Funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland 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.
Deadline: 4th April 2022 AGS requires a National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Expert to assist in collecting, cleaning and analysing data, as well as support for writing reports, and in particular analysis of the Programme’s effectiveness
After six months of intensive training, our WEAC LEVEL UP Accelerator cohort came to a close on 17th February 2022 – recording a 100% competition rate. The cohort, which is one of six Accelerator cohorts, was
The AGS Programme offers various business development services. These services are aimed at accelerating the growth of MSMEs and improving their competitiveness. The programme has so far seen success with regards to achieving these goals as
The Improve Your Business (IYB) on People and Productivity blended with the Human Rights Based Approach to Business (HRBA) trainings aim to enhance growth capacity, access to finance and the capacity to compete on local and
The AGS LEVEL UP Programme is a 6-month Accelerator Programme which includes tailored coaching and mentoring to make businesses investor ready. It focuses on high potential Zambian Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups with
Private sector teams up with students to develop solutions for future challenges and tap into potential opportunities. In today’s ever-changing, complex and global environment, only those companies who are prepared for future trends and market demands
The AGS Programme is a private sector development initiative funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and implemented in partnership with the Ministry for Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) of Zambia (GRZ)
