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| Founded | May 2011 |
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| Founder | Lukonga Lindunda, Silimesii Mwewa, Simunza Muyangana, Bart Cornille |
| Type | Startup Accelerator |
| Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Location |
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| Website | https://bongohive.co.zm/ |
BongoHive is Zambia's first tech and innovation hub, with its headquarters in Lusaka. Founded in 2011,[1] the organization acts as an entrepreneurship support entity, startup incubator, and venture accelerator.[2][3]
History
[edit]BongoHive was established in May 2011 by Lukonga Lidunda, Silimesii Mwewa, Simunza Muyangana, and Bart Cornille. This initiative arose from a shared observation among local technology enthusiasts that Zambian software developers, students, and entrepreneurs lacked access to shared workspace, reliable high-speed internet, and business development support.[4][5][6]
Operations and Programs
[edit]BongoHive operates a range of programs tailored to various stages of the venture development lifecycle, from ideation to scale-up:
- Discover: An introductory program curated to help new, and aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate business ideas, conduct market validation, and understand fundamental business model concepts.[7]
- Launch: A market-entry accelerator program focusing on post-revenue startups seeking to refine their business models.
- Thrive: An investor-readiness program designed for scaling startups preparing to secure venture funding and execute long-term operational expansion.[8]
- BongoHive Consult: The corporate and technical innovation division of the organization. It collaborates with commercial enterprises, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government agencies to build custom digital solutions, facilitate innovation challenges, and conduct human-centered design workshops.[6][9]
In addition to venture support, BongoHive regularly hosts technical bootcamps, hackathons, and digital skills workshops aimed at addressing software talent gaps in local industries.
Impact and Ecosystem Development
[edit]As a pioneer in Zambia's startup ecosystem, BongoHive has played a key role in advocating for policies supporting local technology talent and young entrepreneurs. The hub has partnered with numerous corporate entities and international development stakeholders, including the Indigo Trust, Google for Entrepreneurs, MTN Zambia, and Cavmont Bank, to implement technology initiatives and build digital infrastructure in the region. Since its inception, BongoHive has supported hundreds of tech ventures and entrepreneurs. Notable startups nurtured through BongoHive's programs and hackathons include agricultural technology platform AgriPredict and agritech e-commerce marketplace eMsika.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "BongoHive Innovation & Technology Hub". VC4A. 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "BongoHive". AfriLabs. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ OFA (2025-04-30). "Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Cohort 5 Program 2025 for women-led tech Zambian startups (10, 000USD seed funding)". Opportunities For Africans (in French). Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ News, Blockchain (2022-08-13). "[WATCH] 'We are Positioning Zambia as a Destination with Progressive Regulatory Frameworks,' Says CEO, BongoHive". BitKE. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 "CEC Liquid partners with BongoHive to accelerate Zambia's gaming and IoT ecosystem". Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "Discover by BongoHive". VC4A. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Chabuka, Edwin (2023-01-12). "BongoHive, a Zambian Tech innovation hub is hosting a webinar for Zimbabwean businesses small and large". Techzim. Archived from the original on 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Team, Editorial (2025-04-14). "BongoHive and ICTAZ Launch 2025 Developer Survey to Power Zambia's Tech Future". TechAfrica News. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "BongoHive | EuroQuity". www.euroquity.com. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
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