Funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry (MCTI) of Zambia, AGS aims to accelerate the growth and competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and startups in Zambia.
A training programme including 5-day in-class trainings, with follow-on coaching and mentoring to catalyse sustained businesses at different stages to improve their technical and managerial skills, using internationally recognised methods.
An accelerated learning curve for high-potential businesses prepared to grow and become investment ready. LEVEL UP combines tailored training, coaching and mentoring, and an opportunity for best performing businesses to scale their businesses with support to procure equipment, machinery and other productive assets.
AGS connects MSMEs with Zambian, Finnish and regional partners to promote business opportunities and collaboration across borders. We organise and promote events to enable Zambian and Finnish businesses to expand their networks.
A guided, demonstration driven process where professionals and students from diverse backgrounds come together to create new, innovative products and solutions. LEAP aims to foster the Research, Development and Innovation culture in Zambia.
Technical and financial support for Finnish-Zambian partnerships exploring the feasibility of their product in a new, local, regional or international market. As well as AGS identified experts to help selected businesses enter the market and navigate the regulatory environment and logistical landscape.
AGS will soon launch the 6-month LEVEL UP Accelerator to boost the growth of high potential Zambian businesses. As a first step, selected growth-oriented businesses will have the chance to prepare themselves for LEVEL UP by
Attention start-ups and MSMEs in Lusaka, Copperbelt and North Western Provinces! AGS invites you to apply for LEARN Business Development Training to improve your technical and managerial skills, and take your business to the next level.
The AGS Programme is a private sector development initiative funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) of Zambia (GRZ).
Growth-oriented businesses looking to expand operations or access new markets, submit your application by 9th March 2021!