ENGAGE. INNOVATE. INSPIRE
Transforming Zambia Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Transforming Zambia Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At Jacaranda Hub, we empower young people and small businesses with the tools, training, and technology they need to build sustainable ventures and shape a better future. From agribusiness and digital skills to supplier development and startup support, we drive inclusive economic growth—leaving no one behind.

What We Do

Jacaranda Hub is an entrepreneurship service provider and social enterprise that develops young people through.

Digital Skills & Innovation

  • Digital Citizen Program: Equips youth with essential digital literacy and career skills.
  • Startup Village: Innovation hubs providing co-working, mentorship, and startup incubation.

Agribusiness & Sustainability

  • Green Gen Program: A climate-smart agriculture initiative supporting youth and women through cooperatives in livestock, legumes, horticulture, and poultry.

Mining & Supplier Development

  • Supporting local suppliers through mentorship, access to finance, value-chain strengthening, and leadership development in partnership with mining sector actors.

Youth Entrepreneurship

  • NextGen National Youth Incubation Challenge: Builds skills in ideation, validation, and scaling.
  • Young Money: Develops financial literacy and life skills for youth.

Events & Ecosystem Building

  • Event planning and hosting for regional and global partners including AfriLabs and ABSA Innovation Hubs.

Our Vision

A country where no one is left behind in social or economic dependency.”

Our Mission

Transforming ZambiaThrough Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Core Values

ENGAGE

Provide ENGAGING activities on financial literacy, self-belief, creativity, and problem-solving.

INNOVATE

Encourage young people to think outside the box and INNOVATE creative entrepreneurial solutions for the Zambian economy.

INSPIRE

Inspire people to seek entrepreneurial opportunities by helping them believe in themselves and offering them a diverse range of knowledgeable mentors.

Thematic Areas

01

Transparency

We are dedicated to transparency in our operations and finances, ensuring that our supporters can trust that their contributions are making a genuine impact.

02

Collaboration

Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We actively seek partnerships with like-minded organizations, governments, and individuals to amplify our collective impact and address complex challenges.

03

Innovation

Embracing innovation allows us to find creative and effective solutions to evolving issues. We continually explore new approaches to maximize the reach and effectiveness of our programs.

Ongoing Campaign

Upcoming Events

ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES

Enhance Competitiveness Improve the overall competitiveness of local businesses by providing training and resources to enhance their business operations, quality control, and efficiency.

Foster Business Growth Facilitate the growth of local businesses by assisting them in accessing new markets, both locally and internationally, and expanding their customer base.

Job Creation and Skills Development Create employment opportunities within Zambia by supporting local enterprises in expanding their operations and workforce. Enhance the skills and capabilities of local entrepreneurs, including leadership, management, and technical skills.

Our Trusted Partners

Meet Our Team

Mara Zhanet Michelo

Project Director

Zindzi M. Letsididi

Local Content and ESP Analyst

Matepa Chingambu

Investment Readiness and Market Linkages Analyst

Nankhonde Kasonde- Van Den Broek

Business Coach

Emmanuel Mwape

Business Development Analyst

News & Stories

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