Our Virtual Innovation Accelerator (VIA) Program is fostering the growth of 65 learners, aged 18 to 22, who are leading 13 ventures. 5 of these ventures hold promising potential but are encountering obstacles that impede their growth. The objective of this project is to generate funds that will aid these 5 venture teams in overcoming the challenges they face in their growth trajectory. These funds will help in providing machinery and bigger working space that will help improve prodictivity.
Since the Virtual Innovation Accelerator program inception in 2021, we have successfully accelerated 13 ventures. Among these, 5 are performing well, however, they are encountering certain hurdles that hinder their growth. The primary challenge they face is a shortage of funds to cater to market demand.
This project will enable 200 learners from marginalised rural schools to gain access to business training. Over a period of 6 months, these learners will have access to global and local mentors and be provided with a platform to debate, analyze, and articulately present integrated business solutions to real world economic challenges in Zimbabwe, to a panel of industry leaders. Learners will be empowered to implement their business solutions in their communities while generating income.
Learners will develop critical thinking, problem solving and entrepreneurial skills necessary for creating business solutions to pressing challenges within their rural communities. Seed funding and global mentorship will be provided to ensure that business solutions are realized. Learners will also be provided with opportunities to shadow business leaders in various industries to get hands on experience.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
