Breaking Borders: How Zimbabwean Startups Can Expand Globally with the Trade and Grow Beyond Borders Program

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 […]

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How Zimbabwean Youth Are Driving Innovation in Artificial Intelligence

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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Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators: The NextGen Anchors Program

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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Eight2Five Innovation Hub and Stanford Seed Spark Join Forces to Empower Zimbabwean Entrepreneurs

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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Value Creation Challenge 2024 Edition: Everything you need to know

What is the Value Creation Challenge (VCC)? The Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is a dynamic incubation program designed to nurture entrepreneurship and drive innovation in Zimbabwe. Powered by Old Mutual in collaboration with Eight2Five, the British Council, and the British Embassy, the VCC provides a supportive platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas

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Eight2Five Innovation Hub: Championing innovation and igniting productivity

In today’s world, where the digital divide has brought the concept of innovation to the forefront, it is widely acknowledged across various sectors and organisations that Eight2Five Innovation Hub stands on its unwavering commitment to nurturing innovation, extending its impact well beyond the entrepreneurial domain. The hub’s initiatives to teach tech skills specifically to women

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The Importance of Teaching Kids Programming at an Early Age

It takes doing things differently to get different results. The digital landscape is changing quickly, and programming is becoming an essential skill that is in high demand across various industries. As technology continues to play a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to equip our children with the necessary skills to thrive

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Eight2Five’s commitment to promoting education

World Education Day is an annual international observance day held on January 24 and is dedicated to education. This was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in celebration of the role of education in peace and development. Education is recognised as a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. Equitable and inclusive

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Meet the #VCC3 Top Ten Startups

In a world where constant innovation and adaptability are crucial, startups have emerged as powerful agents of change. In this article, we shine a spotlight on the top ten startups that have embraced the Value Creation Challenge under four key pillars: sustainability, emerging technology, fintech, and creative industries. These startups have demonstrated their innovative prowess,

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Fostering Knowledge Exchange & Success at Eight2five: October Highlights

Last month, Eight2Five Innovation hub experienced an exciting period of growth and development as we actively promoted learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within our startup community. Through a series of engaging events, including monthly community meetings, focused sessions, masterclasses, and training sessions, we are consistently striving to foster growth and innovation. In this article, we

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