FAQ's

Impact Hub Harare provides a wide range of services to support entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations. These include:

• Co-working spaces: Flexible workspaces for individuals and teams.
• Incubation and Acceleration programs: Tailored support for social impact startups looking to scale.
• Capacity Building: Training programs for technical, creative  and entrepreneurial skills.
• Event Hosting and Management: Fully serviced spaces for events.
• Innovation Consultancy: Support in designing and executing innovative solutions for businesses and organizations.
• Tech Services & Digital Solutions: Prototyping and developing tech-based solutions such as apps and digital platforms.

Impact Hub Harare offers a range of flexible co-working spaces designed to meet the needs of both solo entrepreneurs and larger teams. Members have access to:

• Hot desks: Shared workspaces with access to amenities like Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and communal areas.
• Dedicated desks: Personal desks for individuals who need a fixed workspace.
• Private offices: Enclosed offices for teams looking for more privacy.
• Meeting rooms and event spaces: For private meetings, workshops, or presentations.

Members of the co-working space benefit from:

• Access to a community of social entrepreneurs and innovators.
• Regular networking events and workshops.
• Opportunities to participate in pitch competitions like Founders Live and Seedstars World.
• Access to high-quality amenities (Wi-Fi, printing, meeting rooms).
• Collaboration opportunities with startups which have experienced substantial growth.

Impact Hub Harare offers event hosting and management for a variety of events, including:

• Pitch competitions like Seedstars World and Founders Live.
• Developer events such as Google Developer Group (GDG) Festivals and Facebook Developer Circles.
• Creative and cultural events like the Kuumba Arts Exhibition and Zimbabwe Open Mic Nights.
• Private events for social impact organizations focused on topics such as sustainability, education, and healthcare etc.

Whether you’re hosting a workshop, a corporate event, or a creative exhibition, the Hub provides flexible event spaces and comprehensive management services.

Impact Hub Harare’s Incubation and Acceleration programs provide startups with tailored support to help them scale. Entrepreneurs are offered:

• Access to mentorship and coaching.
• Opportunities to connect with investors and strategic partners.
• Participation in programs like Accelerate2030, which equips entrepreneurs with scaling strategies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Invitations to global networking events like the Geneva Scaling Week for high-potential ventures.

Graduates of these programs, such as Zimbo Abantu Healthcare on Wheels, have gone on to make a significant social impact in Zimbabwe.

Yes, Impact Hub Harare regularly hosts private events for organizations in the social impact and entrepreneurial sectors. Whether you are looking to hold a validation workshop, a corporate event, or a team-building retreat, Impact Hub provides a variety of event spaces and full-service event management.

Impact Hub Harare runs several capacity-building programs aimed at providing entrepreneurs, and innovators with the skills they need to succeed. These programs include:

• The MicroWorkspace Program, which offers digital and tech skills to unemployed youth, focusing on coding, graphic design, and soft skills.
• The Digital Skills 4 Youth Programme, supported by the Swedish Embassy (Sida) and Plan International, which will reach over 1,000 students across Zimbabwe with training in digital skills.
• Workshops on business development, leadership, and innovation.

Success stories include graduates like Albertina Fana, who transitioned from working as a security guard to launching her own tech enterprise after participating in the program.

Impact Hub Harare offers Innovation Consultancy services for organizations looking to develop creative solutions to business challenges. These services include:

• Designing and facilitating innovation competitions, like the Youth Connekt Zimbabwe Startup Tour Bus, in partnership with UNDP Zimbabwe.
• Prototyping and developing digital solutions, such as the Guta blockchain app developed for UNICEF to improve nutritional standards in schools.

Contact Impact Hub Harare to learn more about how they can help design and execute innovation strategies tailored to your organization.

Impact Hub Harare provides Tech Services & Digital Solutions that include:

• App development and prototyping, as demonstrated by the Guta blockchain app for UNICEF.
• Tech-focused training and workshops through programs like Google Developer Group (GDG) and Women Techmakers.
• Support for startups in the impact space, helping them secure multi-million-dollar deals and global recognition.

Becoming a member of Impact Hub Harare is simple. You can:

• Navigate to the membership page on our website
• Choose the membership package that suits your needs
• Complete the membership form and gain access to the co-working space, event invites, and community activities.

As a member, you’ll benefit from access to the Hub’s network, resources, and events designed to support entrepreneurs and innovators.