Apply Now: Botswana Early Stage Start-Up Program Empowers New Entrepreneurs in 2025

Apply Now: Botswana Early Stage Start-Up Program Empowers New Entrepreneurs in 2025. Entrepreneurs in Botswana looking to bring their early-stage business ideas to life now have a unique opportunity to access structured support through the Botswana Early Stage Start-Up Program, spearheaded by the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub (BDIH).

Kemiso Ben, Brand and Communications Manager at BDIH, will discuss the initiative live today on Gabz-FM at 16:40, outlining how the 12-week program equips aspiring innovators with the tools, mentorship, and exposure needed to turn concepts into viable businesses.

Aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs, the program provides hands-on training, global perspectives, and direct access to experienced mentors and facilitators in the innovation and start-up space. It is designed to help participants navigate the challenges of building a scalable enterprise, from idea validation to pitching.

The program not only enhances individual entrepreneurial journeys but also contributes to national goals of economic diversification and digital transformation by fostering a culture of innovation.

Applications for the Botswana Early Stage Start-Up Program are open until 13 June 2025. Interested entrepreneurs can apply online via the official application portal.