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EVENTS
CHELETE CAGE
The Chelete Cage is a dynamic platform for innovative startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia, providing opportunities to raise funds and meet capital needs. "Chelete," meaning money in Silozi, symbolises its mission to support financial growth. Through bi-annual events in May and September, it connects investment-ready Namibian businesses with funding providers and offers non-monetary support to youth entrepreneurs.
Recently, the Chelete Cage event featured nine tech-based startups pitching their ideas. The overall winner earns the chance to pitch globally at the AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi, while three runner-ups gain access to the Mauritius Emerging Technologies (MET) Expo. This initiative drives innovation and economic growth in Namibia.
TECHNOVATION SOCIAL
TechNovation Social initiative scouts and supports talented and scalable Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the Culture and Creatives Industries (CCI) of Namibia. The initiative empowers CCI MSMEs to showcase their talents, innovations, and capabilities on local and global stages. TechNovation focuses on 5 sub-sectors within the CCI which are as follows; Fashion and Textile Design, Technology, Software Development and Game Development, Music and Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Film-making. The event takes place annually.
In our previous TechNovation Social, twelve CCI creatives were shortlisted to participate in a six-month business readiness program, in partnership with Business Box and Turipamwe. These creatives then had the incredible opportunity to showcase their offerings globally at the 2023 Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) Canxes in Cairo, Egypt. Follow all our official social media platforms for updates on our next Technovation Social where more opportunities await to elevate your CCI business to new heights.
KNOW2GROW (K2G) NEXTGEN ENTREPRENEURS SHOWCASE
The Know2Grow (K2G) NextGen Entrepreneurs Showcase is your key to managing enterprise growth and unlocking support for youth-owned businesses in Namibia. This platform offers entrepreneurs the invaluable opportunity to present their products and services, engage with subject matter experts, and tap into the extensive business development support systems within the MSME ecosystem.
Recently, we hosted the NextGen Entrepreneurs Showcase in Swakopmund, Namibia, fifty local entrepreneurs captivated audiences with their offerings. Various Business Support Organizations (BSOs) provided lounges for consultations, fostering invaluable connections. Additionally, a knowledge hub featured insights from industry professionals, enriching the entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned for our next Know2Grow (K2G) NextGen Entrepreneurs Showcase where more opportunities await to propel your business forward.
KNOW2GROW (K2G) RETAIL SPACE MATCHMAKING
The Know2Grow (K2G) Retail Space Matchmaking is a strategic national market access initiative conducted in collaboration with GS1 Namibia. This pioneering initiative opens doors for Namibian MSMEs, offering them a golden opportunity to position their products for coveted retail shelf space. Our core focus is to provide product development support, ensuring that businesses are retail-ready to meet market demands.
In our most recent session, twenty diverse retail-ready MSMEs from various sectors showcased their products to key retailers and distributors in the country, including Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Choppies, Shoprite, Checkers, Namib Mills, Woreman Brock, Namib Mills, and Tololi Online. Through targeted matchmaking events and scouting at trade fairs nationwide, we're dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections between MSMEs and retailers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that drive business growth and expansion. Stay tuned for updates on our next matchmaking session, where more opportunities await to propel your products into the spotlight of Namibia's retail landscape.