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Institute of Entrepreneurial Development Venture Creation Labs

Gaborone, Botswana

A Botswana training and incubation program offering investment and mentoring to help founders launch new ventures.

Why this could be a strong fit

A strong fit for idea to seed-stage General founders building out of Gaborone who want structured mentorship, capital, and investor introductions.

What you need to qualify

  • An early-stage startup aligned with IED Botswana's focus (General)
  • A committed founding team able to participate for the full program duration
  • Willingness to participate in person in Gaborone
  • Acceptance of the program’s standard investment/equity terms (confirm current terms directly)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm your startup fits Institute of Entrepreneurial Development Venture Creation Labs's stage and focus criteria on the official site.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    Apply via Institute of Entrepreneurial Development Venture Creation Labs's official application channel on its website.

  3. 3

    Screening & interviews

    Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.

  4. 4

    Join the cohort

    Accepted teams participate in person in Gaborone for the program duration.

Frequently asked

Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.

Funding varies by program/track. This operator emphasizes network access and investor connections over a fixed check.

It's operated by IED Botswana, based in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Do I qualify?

2 things decide this one. Check yourself against them before you spend time on the form.

Stage
Idea, Pre-seed
Where it runs
Botswana. In person, so you need to be able to take part there
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Rolling, no published deadline

That is the rulebook. What we cannot show you here is whether your startup clears it, how this ranks against the other programs you qualify for, and what to fix if you do not.

Check what I qualify for

Five questions, about a minute, no account needed.

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