Business Incubation Managers and Business Development Officers from six incubators implementing the Zantchito Entrepreneurship business incubation programme have been trained on the stages of the pre-incubation process to enable them to effectively support idea-stage entrepreneurs and transform their business ideas to viable ventures.
Every year the world celebrates International Women’s Day on 08th March. The day is designated to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, the day was commemorated under the theme invest in women, accelerate progress. Activities marking the celebration of the International Women’s Day have spanned the whole month of March.
The European Union (EU), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have said the Zantchito Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance is set to create a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurship, that will contribute to improving employability and self-employment opportunities for Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) graduates, University graduates, and other young entrepreneurs.
Business incubators in Malawi have been challenged to embrace alternative revenue models, develop robust business plans, and establish an active incubator network as key means of promoting the provision of their services on a commercially sustainable basis.
Recognising the key role that Business Development Service (BDS) providers play in helping entrepreneurs turn their innovations into sustainable businesses, Zantchito has commenced its collaboration with BDS providers in Malawi to build their capacities to effectively support idea-stage entrepreneurs.