Startup graveyards aren’t a popular topic, nobody wants to talk about the hundreds of ideas that never make it past the first year. Yet globally, roughly 90 % of startups fail, often within the first few years. Many of these failures aren’t due to bad ideas, but because products were built on untested assumptions. In fact, […]
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Every startup founder shares the same silent dread: building a brilliant product is one thing, but finding the first users who will try it, test it, and share honest feedback is often the hardest step. That treacherous leap from ‘great idea’ to ‘great product’ is the exact space we set out to conquer with our
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Opportunity often arrives quietly, a door opens, a bold decision is made, and a powerful new connection sparks change. This year, Eight2Five stepped through one such door by joining AfriLabs, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs. This isn’t just a milestone; it’s a commitment to powering startups across our ecosystem with broader access to regional
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The Value Creation Challenge (VCC5) Program has been an extraordinary journey of discovery and growth, beginning with an overwhelming response of over a thousand applications from ambitious entrepreneurs across various sectors. After a rigorous selection process, we identified 40 of the most promising startups to participate in an intensive bootcamp experience designed to transform their
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As we move deeper into 2025, Zimbabwe’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate both resilience and untapped potential, even amidst significant challenges. Reflecting on Q2, there are valuable lessons and emerging trends that founders should leverage to position their startups for growth in Q3 and beyond strategically. A Reality Check: According to the latest 2025 Global
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Value Creation Challenge (VCC) – Frequently Asked Questions About the Program What is the Value Creation Challenge (VCC)? The VCC is a dynamic incubation program designed to nurture entrepreneurship and drive innovation in Zimbabwe. It supports early-stage startups and business ideas by providing mentorship, training, funding, and networking opportunities to help transform ideas into
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Zimbabwean startups stand at the cusp of unprecedented opportunities in both regional and international markets. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has revolutionized the landscape, paving the way for a single market across Africa with reduced tariffs and smoother trade processes. This opens doors for innovative Zimbabwean businesses to expand into neighboring countries and
This past Saturday, the Eight2Five Innovation Hub collaborated with Akayi to host the Founders MeetUp Volume 7, a gathering that highlighted the immense potential of Africa’s youth in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle local challenges. Under the theme : AI in Africa & the World, the event featured a presentation by Alexander Morad on
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In a world where technology and innovation continuously reshape business landscapes, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up with trends. What if the key to future success lies not only in advanced technology but also in the untapped talent of the next generation? After three months of intensive learning and project development, the young
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Harare, Zimbabwe – 14 June 2024 Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual, a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with Stanford Seed Spark, a renowned entrepreneurship program from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This collaboration, part of the larger pan-African Seed Spark 02 Africa cohort
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