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UPDATE

UNDP Programme: Meet the Tôshikas (Investors) Information Session

Would you like to learn more about the aforementioned programme?

Meet the Toshikas is a programme looking to bring transformation in how investors find, capacitate, and invest in African startups.

Six startups from Zambia, Angola and South Africa (2 from each country) with a viable product already on the market and aligning with the SDGs are encouraged to apply.

To help you with the application process, we host an online information session on the 21st of February to share insights on the criteria for the 6 startups being selected.

Register for the Info Session below

SC Women In Tech Update

Last week we published an update stating that we would share the Top 40 list for the SC WiT Programme.

Due to timeline shifts, we were unable to share the list as scheduled, however, we are happy to announce that we will be sharing the names of the successful applicants this week!

The online boot camp will now take place in the week of the 19th of February and will culminate into two-day in-person pitching sessions at the Standard Chartered Bank Head office in Lusaka.

Make sure you stay glued to your mail and our social media platforms @ BongoHive for the exciting update.

FarmCraft2024

The American Spaces Program invites applications from young people between (8yrs- 18yrs) to take part in a free e-sports global video game competition, Farmcraft!

The game is designed to enhance international awareness of the challenges in agricultural and food systems for achieving food security and agricultural trade goals.

Farmcraft 2024, is an interactive esports experience on the Minecraft video game platform navigating the difficult decisions that farmers face. The video game experience, part of the U.S. Department of State’s broader efforts to promote food security around the world, draws thousands of participants from more than 50 countries worldwide.

Kindly note that we will have info sessions to explain more about the opportunity, keep an eye out on social media @ BongoHive to mark the dates.

Learn more and apply below

This is it for now, check out the opportunities below.

News

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BongoHive Opportunities

UNDP: Meet the Toshikas Info Session

Are you a startup with an already existing product on the market? Would you like to go through an investor readiness program that may lead to you pitching to Toshikas ( Investors) in Japan?

Join our info session on the 21st of February at 09:00hrs as we shed light on all you need to know for a successful application.

Date: 21st February 2024

Time: 09:00hrs

Where: Zoom

UNDP: Meet the Toshikas

Are you a startup with an already existing product on the market? Would you like to go through an investor readiness program that may lead to you pitching to Toshikas ( Investors) in Japan?

This opportunity is for you, the UNDP is looking for two (2) startups in Zambia to be a part of this programme and have an opportunity to receive funding.

Learn more and Apply here

Deadline: 1st March 2024

India Digital Summit✨🚀

In a world powered by the winds of digital change, collaboration is the compass that guides us to boundless possibilities.

We are thrilled and honored to support India Digital Summit 2024, the epicenter of digital innovation where minds meet, ideas spark, and the future takes shape.

Would you like to learn more about attending this prestigious event?

Date: 28th - 29th February 2024

📍Register NOW

Exclusive Free Day Pass at The Hive

We are still offering free day passes to let you experience all the amazing facilities that we have at our coworking space.

Visit our website to make a booking for a free day pass and find out why The Hive coworking is the space for you!

Book Now

Opportunities in our Community

FarmCraft2024: Play Along!

The American Spaces Program invites applications from young people between (8yrs- 18yrs) to take part in a free e-sports global video game competition, Farmcraft!

The game is designed to enhance international awareness of the challenges in agricultural and food systems for achieving food security and agricultural trade goals.

Farmcraft 2024, is an interactive esports experience on the Minecraft video game platform navigating the difficult decisions that farmers face.

Learn more and apply here

The Tech Trends Awards 2023

Celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, companies, and initiatives that have significantly impacted Zambia's tech scene in 2023 by voting in the Tech Trends Awards.

Save the date and register below.

Date: March 1st 2024

Empower Summit

Register to attend the summit that is gathering emerging leaders over four days for mentoring, equipping and incubating to empower them to excel in their sphere of influence.

When: June 5th - 9th 2024

Articles and Podcasts

Empowering Women in Tech: Why We Invested in Mighty Finance

This week, we share an article by Village Capital highlighting why they invested in Mighty Finance. Mighty Finance is an alumni and Cohort 2 winner of the Standard Chartered Bank Women in Tech programme run in partnership with BongoHive.