Infratel Corporation and the University of Zambia (UNZA) have officially opened applications for their second iHub Innovation Cohort. If you have a promising idea or research project, this program provides the structural support to turn it into a commercial reality.
| 📅 Application Deadline | Wednesday, 17 June 2026 |
| 📍 Region | Zambia |
| 💼 Opportunity Type | Innovation Incubator & Commercialization Program |
| 🏢 Partner Institutions | Infratel Corporation & The University of Zambia (UNZA) |
What This Program Offers Your Innovation
Moving an idea from a concept to a fully operating business is challenging. The INFRATEL–UNZA Innovation Hub (iHub) acts as an accelerator to bridge that gap.
This cohort is designed to help you build local solutions for real Zambian challenges. Selected innovators do not just receive classroom training. The program actively helps you commercialize your product and gives you direct access to industry networks.
If you are selected for the second cohort, your business will receive:
- Expert Mentorship: Guidance from established industry professionals.
- Structured Training: Practical business and technical development modules.
- Corporate Connections: Access to key industry partners through Infratel and UNZA.
- Commercialization Support: Strategic help to launch your product successfully into the Zambian market.
Sector Focus: Does Your Idea Fit?
The iHub aims to nurture home-grown, local innovations. The selection panel is looking for projects that contribute to Zambia’s digital transformation and economic growth across these core sectors:
- Digital Services & Tech: Software solutions, fintech, and digital platforms.
- Agriculture: Agrotech, smart farming tools, and supply chain innovations.
- Healthcare: Health tech, medical software, and community health solutions.
- Infrastructure & Mining: Structural innovations, green energy, and mining tech.
- Transportation: Logistics software, mobility solutions, and transit tracking.
Self-Qualification: Who Should Apply?
The iHub has kept the entry criteria inclusive to catch bright minds early. You should apply if you belong to any of the following groups:
- Independent innovators and tech enthusiasts.
- Early-stage entrepreneurs with a prototype or a solid business concept.
- Academic researchers looking to commercialize their findings.
- Current university students with scalable problem-solving ideas.
How to Apply
The application window for this second cohort is brief, so fast action is required.
- Refine Your Pitch: Clearly outline the problem your idea solves and how it impacts Zambia.
- Submit Your Profile: Complete the digital application before the cohort portal closes.
Official Cohort Application Link
To access the registration forms and submit your innovation project directly to the selection hub, visit the official channel here: