The Zantchito Entrepreneurship rapid incubation programme is an intensive, 10-week programme designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs with informal businesses. It provides structured group learning and targeted mentorship to help participants build a strong foundation and clear action plan for business growth.
Rapid Incubation Cycle
About Rapid Incubation
Rapid incubation is provided on a cohort-based model. Each cohort will undergo structured, classroom-based group learning session on the following areas:
- Understanding the business growth aspirations.
- Undertaking a comprehensive market and financial analysis for the business.
- Developing a growth plan for the business.
Group learning sessions are supported by mentorship, handholding, and networking over the 10-week period of the rapid incubation programme.
During rapid incubation, support to facilitate a transition to sustainability and growth will be provided. The specific items and activities that will be supported will be determined according to the bespoke needs of each entrepreneur.
Eligibility
- Holder of a valid National ID
- 18 – 35 years old
- Early-stage, informal MSEs
- Participate in only one incubation programme
The Zantchito Entrepreneurship rapid incubation programme is only available for Malawian entrepreneurs with early-stage, informal businesses.
New Calls
When a new cohort for the rapid incubation programme is launched by Zantchito Entrepreneurship, a Call for Ideas will be released and publicised by each of the programme’s partner incubators. You can respond to an incubator’s Call for Ideas by either completing an application form online or by physically collecting and submitting an application form from the premises of the incubator. A new cohort for the rapid incubation programme is expected to be launched during 2025.