LEVEL UP Accelerator ICT Cohort Applications Now Open!

Deadline: extended to 6 October 2021
Open to: MSMEs and startups based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and North-Western Provinces in the following sectors: agribusiness, education, mining, energy and circular economy who are leveraging technology or are technology enabled

The AGS Programme welcomes applications for the ICT cohort of the 6-month LEVEL UP Accelerator Programme. LEVEL UP includes tailored coaching and mentoring to make your business investor ready. We focus on high potential Zambian SMEs and start-ups with ambition to grow. This is the second of three application periods for LEVEL UP in 2021.

Best performing participants will obtain financial support through procurement of productive commodities. The expected start date for the cohort is November 2021.

ELIGIBILITY

The programme is open to MSMEs and startups based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and North-Western Provinces in the following sectors: agribusiness, education, mining, energy and circular economy who are leveraging technology or are technology enabled (i.e. website, app, software or hardware provider, technology services, etc).

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ACCELERATOR

  • Business modeling
  • Accounting, financial modeling and planning
  • Human Centred Design Thinking
  • Marketing and branding
  • Leveraging technology solutions
  • Investor readiness
  • In-residence business bootcamp
  • One-on-one business coaching and mentorship

HOW TO APPLY?

1. To start your application, please create an account here

2. Login to your account here.

3. Fill and submit your business profile.

4. Proceed to apply for LEVEL UP.

5. Fill and submit the LEVEL UP application form latest on 6 October 2021.

Learn more about LEVEL UP here.

For enquiries, contact info@agsprogramme.org.