Call for Applications: Women in Tech Zambia Programme 2025

The Zambia Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator programme, implemented by BongoHive Innovations, is an accelerator designed to support women-led, tech-based and tech-enabled businesses in Zambia. The programme combines world-class training, strategic mentorship, and equity-free funding to help female entrepreneurs grow their startups and scale sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Table of Content
• About VC4A
• Women in Tech Zambia Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Women in Tech Zambia Programme
• Requirements for Women in Tech Zambia Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Women in Tech Zambia Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... continue reading

Women in Tech Zambia Programme

Application Deadline	28 May 2025
Country to study	Zambia
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	VC4A
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Women in Tech Zambia Programme

3-Month acceleration

Structured training focused on business strategy, growth, and operations.

Professional Mentorship

Expert guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, strategic partners, and industry specialists.

Technical & Business Support

Access to legal, financial, accounting, and digital services.

Milestone Development Plan

Create a personalized milestone development plan towards investment readiness, growth, and impact utilizing Abaca, VilCap’s online milestone tracking tool

Financial Analysis

Access to 1:1 coaching with an investment analyst focused on building a financial model and financial narratives.

Networking Opportunities

Meet investors, corporates, and potential strategic partners.

Media Exposure

Increased visibility through media and public events.

Equity-Free Grant

$10,000 awarded to 5 selected businesses to scale their solutions.

Market Expansion Support

Six months of targeted post-programme support designed to help you scale operations and deepen your market reach.

Alumni Community

Join an active network of women tech founders and BongoHive alumni for ongoing collaboration and support.

Requirements for Women in Tech Zambia Programme Qualification

Startups must meet the following criteria:

• Legally registered for-profit business (less than 10 employees) must have been registered with PACRA for at least 3 months.
• Headquartered and operational in Zambia.
• Revenue-generating (under $100,000 annually)
• Have raised less than $500,000 in equity.
• Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and proven traction (users, partnerships, revenue, etc.).
• At least one female founder with equal or majority ownership.
• One full-time founder must be based in Zambia and must be able to participate in all programme activities from 23 June – 9 October 2025.
• The founder should be 18–35 years old.
• The business must be tech-based or tech-enabled, addressing one of the thematic challenge areas.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Women in Tech Zambia Programme

Application Timeline:

• Applications Open: 28 April 2025
• Applications Close: 28 May 2025
• Top 20 Selection: 29 May – 17 June 2025
• Top 20 Bootcamp: 23 June – 2 July 2025
• Top 10 Announcement: 4 July 2025
• Acceleration Phase: 7 July – 25 September 2025
• Demo Day9 : October 2025
• Post Programme Support: 14 October 2025 – 27 February 2026

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to VC4A on vc4a.com to apply

For more details, visit Women in Tech Zambia Programme webpage