Namibia

HOTA Art Design (Home of the Arts) is an incubation and acceleration hub for Namibian creatives, dedicated to fostering artistic and entrepreneurial innovation within the creative industry. Guided by its “Learn | Create | Market” philosophy, HOTA equips creatives with the skills, resources, and platforms needed to develop sustainable creative enterprises.

Established in December 2017 as a not-for-profit organisation and based in Rundu, Namibia, HOTA is one of the few civil society organisations (CSOs) in the region supporting local Kavango creatives and youth by providing access to development

SupaO² is a device developed and patented by WaterMed. The device is used to sterilise and purify water utilising Oxygenation and UV light without chemicals, giving plants cleaner water, good nutrients and oxygen with a controlled management system that’s simple to operate, easy to maintain, with low running costs.

Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise

Introduction

At Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise, we are committed to empowering women, persons with disabilities, youth, and rural communities by providing specialized training in wheelchair repair, maintenance, servicing, and refurbishment. Our mission is to improve mobility access while fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency among marginalized groups.

The Problem:

• Millions of people with disabilities lack access to affordable and reliable wheelchair repair services, limiting their mobility and independence.
• In rural and underserved areas, the shortage of trained

Mashauri is an online entrepreneurial education platform designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed in the business world. By offering accessible courses, mentorship, and resources, Mashauri aims to support individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. The platform focuses on providing practical and actionable insights, from business ideation and planning to marketing, finance, and scaling, helping learners turn their ideas into successful ventures.

Setup A Startup, founded by McKevin Ayaba, is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering and developing the startup and innovation ecosystem across Africa. The company positions itself at the intersection of corporate strength and startup agility, aiming to be the connective tissue that binds together these dynamic worlds through open innovation.

Key Initiatives:

1. Founders University: Founders University is a flagship initiative of Setup A Startup, designed to provide comprehensive education and training for startup founders. This program offers a curriculum tailored to the unique

Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-growth companies active across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Global Innovation Fund is a non-profit, impact-first investment fund that improves lives by funding social innovations. The Fund supports innovators at all stages of their life cycle, from start-up and pilot testing through to larger scale implementation. The innovations we fund can be located in any developing country and can focus on any sector relevant to international development, provided they improve the lives of those living on less than $5 a day.

The FMO Ventures Program focuses on early-stage, tech-enabled direct investments alongside a lead investor and indirect investments with a more generalist focus on funds. The FMO Ventures Program is a EUR 200 million investment program supported by contributions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and a guarantee from the European Union with a 4-year investment period.