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, 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: Friday, October 7th, 2022 until midnight.Expected Start Date: This call is for market access consultant services to be used by end of 2022. About LAUNCH LAUNCH Market Access Services support Zambian and Finnish MSMEs and
Deadline: 20th August 2022 AGS requires a consultant (firm) to assist the programme with a Circular Economy Study that aims to understand the market needs in Zambia and business opportunities for Zambian and Finnish companies in
The AGS Programme has launched Financial Products and Services factsheets and a summary of findings. The SME Financial Products and Services Factsheets were developed by Kukula Capital in June 2022 on behalf of the AGS Programme.
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 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)
