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$5K – $25K (program-dependent)
BongoHive is accepting applications for the Ignite: Digital Economy Incubator & Accelerator programme for digital tech startups based in Zambia. Eligible applicants must have a validated MVP and a PACRA-registered business, and startups focused primarily on agriculture are excluded. The programme offers milestone-based non-equity grants, with typical ticket sizes of $5K–$25K depending on the programme, plus CTO-as-a-Service, investor and corporate introductions, and legal and compliance clinics. Focus areas include FinTech, EdTech, E-Commerce, Mobility, Clean Energy, HealthTech, AI, and SaaS.
Non-Equity Grants
Milestone-based funding to fuel your growth
CTO-as-a-Service
Technical audits, stack refinement, and expert clinics
Investor & Partner Access
Direct introductions to investors and corporate partners
Legal & Compliance Support
Clinics with leading Zambian law firms
FinTech
Technology-driven solutions in FinTech are sought
EdTech
Technology-driven solutions in EdTech are sought
E-Commerce
Technology-driven solutions in E-Commerce are sought
Mobility
Technology-driven solutions in Mobility are sought
Clean Energy
Technology-driven solutions in Clean Energy are sought
HealthTech
Technology-driven solutions in HealthTech are sought
AI
Technology-driven solutions in AI are sought
SaaS
Technology-driven solutions in SaaS are sought
Zambia's first tech and innovation hub. Launch programs, accelerators, and events. 200+ startups supported. Partnership with Google, UNDP, World Bank.
Zambian tech ecosystem, co-working, mentorship, Google/UNDP partnerships
Zambia focus. Small tickets.
Apply only if your startup is already PACRA-registered and has a validated MVP, since both are stated eligibility requirements. Your application should clearly show a digital tech solution in one of the named focus areas and explain how you would use milestone-based grant funding and technical support to grow. If your business operates primarily in agriculture, it is not eligible.
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200+ Zambian tech startups