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𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚

Today marks the beginning of a transformative journey for 35 early-stage startups under the UniPod Botswana incubator. From now until December, these entrepreneurs will dive deep into the Business Financial Literacy Program—a hands-on, mindset-shifting initiative designed to equip them with the tools to decode financial statements, forecast cash flows, and build resilient financial models that attract investors and withstand uncertainty.

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𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦!

Today, UniPod Botswana and Startup Lab Africasigned a landmark agreement to launch the #GoToMarketAcceleration Program, a bold initiative designed to empower pre-startups in Botswana with minimum viable products, providing them with the mentorship, structure, and confidence to scale sustainably.

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The Japanese Embassy Visits UniPod Botswana

The Japanese Embassy paid a courtesy visit to UniPod Botswana, where Director Professor Richie Moalosi gave them a guided tour and shared insights into how the Pod supports innovators. The visit reaffirmed commitment to strengthening collaboration with the UniPod and the Embassy and exploring future partnerships between the University of Botswana and  Japan. As Japan looks to expand it's private sector footprint in Africa, this engagement paves way for potential collaborations across academia, innovation, and industry.

Head of Ethics Team Visits the Unipod

The Head of the Ethics Team from the Office of Research and Development at the University of Botswana recently visited UniPod Botswana . The Director of UniPod, Professor Moalosi welcomed the delegation and provided an insightful overview of the facility. The visit included a tour of the laboratories, where attendees had the opportunity to engage with the innovative projects currently incubated. Professor Moalosi also highlighted the diverse programs offered at UniPod Botswana, emphasizing the vital role of ethics in the innovation process. He expressed sincere appreciation to those willing to mentor innovators on ethical practices, underscoring the importance of such guidance in promoting responsible and impactful development.

Orientation Session For Cohorts

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Welcoming Gaborone, Botswana to the global Falling Walls network

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UB and Falling Walls launch innovation lab

University of Botswana (UB), in collaboration with Alliance for African Partnerships (AAP) and Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation in Germany, officially launched the Falling Walls Lab Gaborone at the University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD) on Tuesday. The initiative is a globally recognised platform aimed at fostering scientific and social innovation by empowering young researchers and promoting the impactful communication of breakthrough ideas.

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