Scaling Impact

Together

 

Join the world’s largest scaling program connecting entrepreneurship and

the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Welcome to Accelerate2030 -Zimbabwe

 

Accelerate2030 is the world’s largest program supporting entrepreneurs from developing and emerging markets to scale their solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

We leverage the expertise and reach of the global Impact Hub network, United Nations organizations, corporates, investors and expert partners to bring impact to scale!

Are you a start-up and want to scale your impact?

 Join a global community of entrepreneurs, corporates, UN agencies, investors and expert partners across 20+ locations across the world!

Why join Accelerate2030?

Through the Accelerate2030 Scale Readiness program, we enable you to shape and implement your scaling strategy. We build a program based on your specific needs and connect you with experts, mentors, and partners with the mission to scale your impact.

Expert support

Clinics and workshops, and access to mentors and coaches and sector experts.

Strategic connections

We connect you with investors, international organizations, and corporations.

Visibility and positioning

 We help you step out of your comfort zone and step onto the stage.

Global opportunities

Top ventures are nominated to the Accelerate2030 Global Scaling Program.

2021 Focus Areas

While accelerate2030 supports solutions to any SDG, in the face of the COVID-19 crisis and its economic aftermath, we are particularly looking for solutions related to Circular Economy, access to Good Health and Wellbeing and Clean Water.

Bring your Impact to Scale

Million funds raised during the program

Recommend Accelerate2030 to a peer entrepreneur

Increased their readiness to scale

Expert mentorship & coaching hours

Who can join?

If you are an innovative business tackling a pressing social and/or environmental  issue related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and ready to invest what it takes to bring your venture to the next level.

 We select ventures based on their:

Impact on the SDGS

Your solution effectively addresses a substantial issue linked to the SDGs.

Scalability

Your solution has the potential to be replicated and scaled to other contexts.

Growth Stage

Your venture shows traction and demonstrates impact already.

Skillfull Team

Your team demonstrates ambition and skills to scale your solution.

Program timeline

Accelerate2030 provides one-of-a-kind scaling support to entrepreneurs through a National Scale-Readiness Programs in over 20 countries worldwide, followed by a Global Scaling Program hosted out of Geneva for those with the highest international scaling potential. The key dates in Zimbabwe are:

Applications close

19th June

Applications open

5th May

Global Finalist selection

31st October

Venture selection

30th June

Geneva Scaling Week

20th may

Costa Rica Insect Company & Sibö

“When we started Accelerate2030, we were barely beginning to understand international business and how we wanted to scale the company. Now, we are an international company with its headquarters in Amsterdam, and operations in the UK and Costa Rica. Thanks to all the support at Accelerate2030 we were able to develop, improve and execute such a strategy.”

ALEJANDRO ORTEGA
Co-founder and CEO

Meet the Team

We are a team powered by the Impact Hub network, accelerating entrepreneurs’ impact on the 2030 Agenda. The Accelerate2030 – Zimbabwe edition is locally led by Impact Hub Harare, and supported by our amazing network of experts, coaches and thought leaders across the globe.

Tadzoka Pswarayi

Tadzoka Pswarayi

Partnerships and Fundraising Lead

Auxicillia Rabwi

Auxicillia Rabwi

Partnerships and Fundraising Lead

Hope Muchanyuka

Hope Muchanyuka

National Coordinator

Mukudzeishe Kasukusa

Mukudzeishe Kasukusa

Communication Lead

Our Impact

Accelerate2030 connects a like-minded community of SDG-inspired entrepreneurs, large companies, development agencies, governments, UN agencies, investors and others, who want to contribute with their expertise, resources and networks towards a shared mission of building a better more sustainable economy and society.

Our Trusted Partners

Accelerate2030 connects a like-minded community of SDG-inspired entrepreneurs, large companies, development agencies, governments, UN agencies, investors and others, who want to contribute with their expertise, resources and networks towards a shared mission of building a better more sustainable economy and society.

Initiated and led by

Founding Partner

Global Partners

Local Partners