Entrepreneurs Initiative

30/10/2024

Last Month spent 4 amazing days in Uganda for the Greenovations High Level Policy Forum in hosted by United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) to discuss the project's outputs and foster collaboration with key actors of the green entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.

My participation in the Greenovations Collaboration Forum event, from 23rd– 25th September 2024 in Kampala, Uganda representing Zixtech HUB in the Capacity of Independent Research Consultant for the Virtual Blue print and Lead Hub for Climate Smart Agriculture supporting 4 startups through the Incubation and Acceleration process.

The Greenovations project is coordinated by United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe and seeks to bring together actors and stakeholders of the green innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa to identify and ideate solutions, organize, and support innovators and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. The Greenovations project’s operation is spearheaded by UNU-ViE in partnership with UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre Kampala, Pan Africa University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES), AfriLabs and Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) and funded by The International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

Special thanks to Prof Erick Gankam Tambo and the UNU team Yannick Schillinger and Tarisai Kanyepi for bringing experts together, and Rizwaan Khambata for facilitating the sessions.

Mayashree Chinsamy, Prof Hassan Omari Kaya, PhD, Paul Mbua, Emily Emilia Shikwamhanda, Bankole Oloruntoba, Mao Amis, PhD, Nodumo Dhlamini, Johanna MN Hainana, Dr Victor Konde, Dr. komlanvi MOGLO, Baluku Dounnah, Shaka Mutuku, Joash Ntenga Moitui, Matthias Möbius, Joseph Mwanyika, Calvin Nangue, Nambula Kachumi, Eelke Jansen, Amazigh Fouad Riad DIB, Joshua Murima, AfriLabs, TechQuest STEM Academy, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs , Digital Africa Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, ASSEK, Crestsage Limited, Zixtech HUB

05/09/2024

After working in the Ecosystem since 2006 (18 years), supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and Large, working with corporations, Regional and international organizations, DFIs, Foundations, and Government Agencies, I can conclude at the bottom of every glimpse of innovation and development was either an active Policy framework or lack of policy.

is at the heart of everything we do, and not just policy but a progressive, dynamic human-centric that transcends government mandates, and regimes and can transcend cultural and ethnic targeting.

For us to see a thriving African tech ecosystem, we need to invest and lend our voice to formation, capacity building, and developing the necessary frameworks.
Effectively working with the public sector and all stakeholders for robust, well-implemented, inclusive, and independent policy structures.

06/08/2024

🚀Call for Applications🚀

Are you running a with a positive impact on agriculture, food & nutrition, livestock, or climate in Africa? 🌍

Apply now for the SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2025! This one-year programme offers scalable start-ups in the respective fields personalized coaching & training with experts and mentors, customized technical assistance, peer-to-peer learning, crucial fundraising support, and most importantly: exposure to investors! 📈

⏰ Apply here by 2 September 2024 👉: https://lnkd.in/dDEBmMqZ

29/07/2024

Interview with Chair for Africa of the Digital for Development(D4D) Hub private sector advisory group, Paul Mbua , CEO of Zixtech HUB during @ Connected Africa Summit 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya

https://youtu.be/Hdm79Wt_8GU?si=fp-JbGdv2LLmLme-

In light of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the D4D Hub spoke with Chair for Africa of the private sector advisory group, Paul Mbua.

12/06/2024

We are excited to Announce our for the program.

As the lead Hub for , we are supporting 4 startups that have completed the incubation process.

Sustainable Farming Solutions Malawi (Malawi), Demasko Farms (Ghana) Irri-Hub KE (Kenya) and AgriTech Analytics Limited (Kenya)

For the Next steps they will be mentored by 6 Industry leaders and experts, who will be mentoring the startups for 3 months.

Meet our Mentors:

- Nick Staite MBA - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-staite-mba/
- Farhat Bashir - https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhatbzulkifil/
- Annu Augustine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annuaugustine/
- Nadia Al-Banna, PhD, MBA - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaalbanna/
- Priyanka Sinha - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka1sinha/
- Belinda Wong -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wongbelinda/

We want to specially thank our mentors for the time invested to build the next generation of startups in Africa.

For more information about the Greenovation program: https://lnkd.in/ekefcByJ

15/01/2024

Closing and Graduation of RevuP Women Participants

RevUp Yaounde had more than 50+ active participants who completed Capacity Building, Training sessions, peer to peer-to-peer sessions, coaching sessions, Mentorship sessions, Virtual and Physical Meetup, and Masterclasses.

Mentors will be invited for this session and Testimonials and some Champions will be showcased.

Date: Saturday 20th
Time: 3pm - 5pm

Venue: Online



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Clôture et remise des certificats aux participantes de RevuP Women

RevUp Yaoundé comptait plus de 50 participants actifs qui ont participé à des sessions de renforcement des capacités, des sessions de formation, des sessions de pair à pair, des sessions de coaching, des sessions de mentorat, des rencontres virtuelles et physiques, et des classes de maître.

Des mentors seront invités pour cette session et des témoignages et quelques champions seront présentés.

Date de l'événement : Samedi 20
Heure : 15h00 - 17h00

Lieu : En ligne

15/01/2024

Meet up en ligne de rencontres entre les femmes entrepreneures ayant participé à Rev Up dans les trois villes (Lubumbashi, Yaoundé, Douala)

3 partenaires de mise en œuvre se sont réunis à l'initiative de Centre d'Innovation de Lubumbashi (Cinolu), ActivSpaces and Zixtech HUB

L'objectif de ce moment est de motiver les femmes entrepreneures à continuer à travailler au développement de leur entreprise et à mettre en pratique tout ce qu'elles ont appris durant le programme pour la croissance de leur entreprise.

Public cible : Femmes entrepreneures ayant participé au programme Rev Up à Kinshasa et à Lubumbashi, Douala et Yaounde

Date : Le 19 Janvier 2024 de 14h30 à 16h00
Durée : 1 heure 30 minutes
Format : En ligne