Accelerated Growth for SMEs in Zambia (AGS) Programme invites scalable, high potential Zambian start-ups and Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises to join the
LEVEL UP Accelerator. Our tailored support pushes your business to the next level.
LEVEL UP offers an intensive learning curve with up to 6 months of training, coaching and mentoring to boost your company growth.
Our acceleration model is built on the participating companies’ individual needs, different starting points, and sector-specific challenges.
Our goal is to make you investment ready.
We place specific attention to:
Procurement of Commodities is an instrument under LEVEL UP, giving well performing businesses in the accelerator the opportunity for valuable additional support. AGS will support selected businesses by procuring productive commodities, such as machinery or equipment on their behalf. Such support is provided for up to 30 000 EUR per company, to further strengthen the growth of high potential businesses.
Applications from women-led or women-owned enterprises are particularly encouraged!
LEVEL UP is implemented in partnership with Zambia’s best Business Service Providers, using internationally recognized practices and acceleration methods.
Apply for LEVEL UP!
Is your business registered and have you been in operation for at least 3 years?
Are you based in Lusaka, Copperbelt or North-Western Province?
Do you operate in one of the AGS focus sectors?
Do you have a solid business case with high potential for growth?
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).