GREEN Tech4CE Programme
About GREEN-Tech4CEGREEN-Tech4CE is a Digital Economy Incubator and Accelerator, a 12-month high-intensity initiative designed to bridge the gap between digital innovation and sustainable development in Zambia.Funded by the European Union and implemented by BongoHive Innovations in partnership with Self Help Africa, we are on a mission to scale 40 of Zambia’s most formidable entrepreneurs. We are looking for those leveraging digital technologies to drive the circular economy and building a sustainable, greener future for ZambiaWhy Join the Programme?This is not a traditional 'classroom' incubator. We have built this for Builders.• Blended Financing: Access to non-equity grants to fuel your technical milestones and scaling efforts.• Technical Clinics: Specialised 'CTO-as-a-Service' support to audit your code, refine your tech stack, and eliminate technical debt.• Investor Readiness: Direct access to investors and prospective corporate partners through our curated events.• Ecosystem Access: Connection to a high-value community of legal advisors, circular economy experts, and mentors.Programme StructurePhase 1: Recruitment & Design Sprints (26th March- 5th April 2026)A 2-day hands-on in person 'sprint' in Lusaka, Ndola, and Kitwe to refine your MVP, validate your problem-solution fit, and submit a quality application.Phase 2: Design Lab | Online (20th April-19th June 2026)A two month phase where startups undergo a comprehensive technical audit and human-centered design (HCD) refinement to optimise their technology stacks for scalability and impact.Phase 3: Incubation | Hybrid (22nd June -23rd October 2026) - Top 40Focused on group learning, specialized clinics, and coaching to build a sustainable, revenue-generating business model.Phase 4: Acceleration| Online (2nd November-27th February 2027)Exclusive to the Top 10 performers. This phase includes intensive 1-on-1 mentorship and milestone-driven grant disbursement.Eligibility CriteriaTo maintain a quality pipeline, all applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:1. Location: Your business must be primarily based in Lusaka or the Copperbelt2.Core business in digital technology, operating within any sector except agriculture.3. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with meaningful customer/business validation such as pilot studies, active users, strategic partnerships, or revenue generation. We will not accept 'idea-only' applications.4. Your business must be a legally registered entity with PACRA5. Commitment: Founders must be available for both virtual and physical sessions throughout the 12-month period.A Note on Our ValuesGREEN-Tech4CE operates with a Zero-Tolerance policy regarding fraud, corruption, and exploitation. We are committed to Gender and Youth Inclusion and strongly encourage women-led and youth-led (under 35) enterprises to apply.
Application Opens
Feb 26, 2026
Application Deadline
Apr 5, 2026
Days Left
22
About GREEN-Tech4CE
GREEN-Tech4CE is a Digital Economy Incubator and Accelerator, a 12-month high-intensity initiative designed to bridge the gap between digital innovation and sustainable development in Zambia.
Funded by the European Union and implemented by BongoHive Innovations in partnership with Self Help Africa, we are on a mission to scale 40 of Zambia’s most formidable entrepreneurs. We are looking for those leveraging digital technologies to drive the circular economy and building a sustainable, greener future for Zambia
Why Join the Programme?
This is not a traditional 'classroom' incubator. We have built this for Builders.
• Blended Financing: Access to non-equity grants to fuel your technical milestones and scaling efforts.
• Technical Clinics: Specialised 'CTO-as-a-Service' support to audit your code, refine your tech stack, and eliminate technical debt.
• Investor Readiness: Direct access to investors and prospective corporate partners through our curated events.
• Ecosystem Access: Connection to a high-value community of legal advisors, circular economy experts, and mentors.
Programme Structure
Phase 1: Recruitment & Design Sprints (26th March- 5th April 2026)
A 2-day hands-on in person 'sprint' in Lusaka, Ndola, and Kitwe to refine your MVP, validate your problem-solution fit, and submit a quality application.
Phase 2: Design Lab | Online (20th April-19th June 2026)
A two month phase where startups undergo a comprehensive technical audit and human-centered design (HCD) refinement to optimise their technology stacks for scalability and impact.
Phase 3: Incubation | Hybrid (22nd June -23rd October 2026) - Top 40
Focused on group learning, specialized clinics, and coaching to build a sustainable, revenue-generating business model.
Phase 4: Acceleration| Online (2nd November-27th February 2027)
Exclusive to the Top 10 performers. This phase includes intensive 1-on-1 mentorship and milestone-driven grant disbursement.
Eligibility Criteria
To maintain a quality pipeline, all applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
1. Location: Your business must be primarily based in Lusaka or the Copperbelt
2.Core business in digital technology, operating within any sector except agriculture.
3. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with meaningful customer/business validation such as pilot studies, active users, strategic partnerships, or revenue generation. We will not accept 'idea-only' applications.
4. Your business must be a legally registered entity with PACRA
5. Commitment: Founders must be available for both virtual and physical sessions throughout the 12-month period.
A Note on Our Values
GREEN-Tech4CE operates with a Zero-Tolerance policy regarding fraud, corruption, and exploitation. We are committed to Gender and Youth Inclusion and strongly encourage women-led and youth-led (under 35) enterprises to apply.