The SEED Starter invites entries from teams who develop green and inclusive business solutions to one of the key social and environmental challenges in Zambia. The winning teams will receive support on turning their idea into reality.

What is the SEED Starter?

The SEED Starter promotes the incubation of new eco-inclusive enterprises. Setting up a business is both an exciting and challenging task: Turning an idea into a product or service customers actually want to buy requires not only a deep-dive into the market, but also business skills and bringing together the right team and partners. Considering all aspect can be challenging, therefore, SEED supports young teams of entrepreneurs with innovative ideas through the SEED Starter programme.

Why you should apply?

• Selected teams will receive FREE ENTRY for the business model designing (3-days) & refinement (2-days) workshops.
• Receive EXPERT GUIDANCE & TAILORED SUPPORT to make your business idea into reality.
• Receive FREE STARTER TOOLKIT that contains different business tools for step-by-step guidelines.
• FREE MENTORSHIP support during the test phase of your business idea.
• NETWORKING & PEER LEARNING opportunity with like-minded entrepreneurs.
• Successful participation in workshops will make you eligible to apply for the SEED GRANT.