Accelerating the digital economy for inclusive development This dynamic long week event aims to ignite a vibrant ecosystem for innovative and sustainable entrepreneurship across Zimbabwe
24-28 March 2025 VENUE: PG Centre, 21 Chinhoyi Street, Harare Buy your ticket now

About Innovation Week

In celebration of growing entrepreneurship ecosystem in Zimbabwe, Great Zambezi Initiative (GZI) and Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) are proud to present the inaugural Innovation Week Zimbabwe 2024. This dynamic week-long event aims to ignite a vibrant ecosystem for innovative and sustainable entrepreneurship across Zimbabwe.

Tracks

Tech for good

Climate change and renewable energy

Fintech

Agricultural and food security

To accelerate the adoption of innovation across all sectors and embed it as a way of life, it is essential to integrate and acknowledge it as a key enabler for businesses. Innovation Week Zimbabwe will explore the four tracks mentioned above.

ICT Startup policy Hackathon

As part of Innovation Week Zimbabwe, we shall host a 2-day Policy Hackathon to foster collaboration and innovation within the ICT startup ecosystem. This intensive event will bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, technologists and all to collectively shape the future of Zimbabwe's ICT landscape. Through rigorous engagement and open dialogue, we aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives that will inform the development of an inclusive and supportive ICT Startup Policy. By working together, we can create an environment that empowers innovation, drive economic growth, and positions Zimbabwe as a leading  digital nation.

Speaker Registration Open! Share your insights at Innovation Week Zimbabwe 2025. Register now and join the conversation!

What to expect

We are currently designing a program that fosters high-quality conversations about innovation, offering ample exposure to fresh ideas and perspectives.

Guest of Honor

Hon. Dr Tatenda Mavetera

Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal & Courier Services

Speakers

Onainyasha Mumhure

Director, Wise Investment Bridge

Simbarashe Gwenzi

Founder and CEO, YEC Fund

Aurra Kawanzaruwa

Executive Director, AfriDigital

Dr Kudzanai Vere

Founder & CEO, Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe

Tofara Lindsay Chokera

Founder and CEO, Tofara Online Trust

Eben Mabunda

Business Anchor, ZTN Prime

Jeffrey Katuruza

Founder, RuraTech Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd

Isaac Zhou

Board Chairman, Global Institute of Security Management

Dominic Mhiripiri

Product Manager, Uncommon

Tanaka Urayai

Founder and CEO, Robust365

Nyasha Serimani

Program Manager, Table Turn

Njabulo Sandawana

Co-Founder, LInkwire

Jabulani Chibaya

Senior Consultant, Ushauri Consulting

PanaDaniel Makomo

Managing Director, Tecnash Technologies

Alisa Adams

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, Uncommon

Gladmore muchenje

Founder, Imani Universe t/a Safimart

Terrence Mugova

Co-Founder, Educate & The Khonapho Community

Ruramai Mataranyika

Brand Strategist, Styra Yacho

Progress Success Mahureva

Chief Operations Officer, Dawa Health

Sottovoce Ruach

Founding Practitioner, Sottovoce Ruach Therapy

Tate Makayi

CEO/Founder, Perfect Symphony Group

Tinashe Ngirandi

Board Member, Zimbabwe Youth Council

Innocent Greats

CEO, Great System

Panashe Kahonde

Founder , CEO and Agricultural Engineer

Bright Nezomba

Founder and CEO, Nezox-Brands

Sungano Chisina

Operations Director, Zimbabwe Youth Council

Knowledge Elisha

Managing Partner, AfriCapital

Event Agenda

Our event agenda will be available soon. Please check back in the coming days for updates on the exciting sessions and speakers we have lined up. Stay tuned!

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