The Value Creation Challenge (#VCCzw) is a nationwide opportunity supported by Eight2Five powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe in partnership with the British Council in Zimbabwe, aimed at supporting businesses and ideas that provide innovative and sustainable solutions to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic challenges.
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“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is now.”
– African Proverb
Day left until applications close
The Challenge Pillars
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DATA ANALYTICS
Does your idea have the ability to improve economic and social inclusion through data analytics?
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CLIMATE ACTION
Do you have bold, innovative solutions to combat the impacts of Climate Change?
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YOUNG AND FUNKY
Do you have a great idea for a socially & economically inclusive product or service for the Zimbabwe youth market?
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DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION
Do you have a creative idea that intersects between economy, culture, technology and social?
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Can your idea transform business through emerging technologies?
Milestones
Partner with us, and in return, we’ll help you make your vision a reality!
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Identify a #VCCzw Pillar
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Click ‘APPLY NOW’ x fill in the form with as much detail as you can
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Read through, accept the T&Cs and click ‘SUBMIT’
*Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful entries.
14 May 2021
APPLICATIONS Application process begins
July 2021
INTERVIEWS for shortlisted applicants
July 2021
WORKSHOPS On-site and Virtual workshops for shortlisted applicants
3 – 4 Aug 2021
PICTH Short-listed Applicants pitch
4 August 2021
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED Accelerator program participants announced.
August – November 2021
ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Have a business or startup?
Enter the Challenge, In turn we will help you with
- Business development & Coaching
- Seed funding
- Acceleration
Lets make your vision a reality!
By clicking APPLY NOW it means you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of the Value Creation Challenge.