top of page
iStock-1012985972.jpg

Ventures

We start with projects to ideate solutions to systemic issues. If the hypothesis of a project can be validated, we turn it into a venture. Our ventures are commercial businesses that emerge from our projects. They need support in their early stages, yet the aspiration is for them to become independent, scale, raise capital, reach profitability, and continue to sustainably solve the systemic issue and reach the impact goals that the original project identified.

Innovation Led Thematic Areas:

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png
  • Green & Blue Economy

  • Emerging Technology

  • Indigenous Knowledge

Community Led Thematic Areas:

Website_icon-community-led.png
  • Health 

  • Education

  • Standard of Living 

Approach:

Ideate.png

Ideate

Build.png

Build

Launch.png

Launch

Grow.png

Grow

Inspire.png

Inspire

fresh-vegetables-from-the-garden-for-health-2023-11-27-05-12-04-utc.jpg

AquaNam

The AquaNam project uses aquaponics, a system that combines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals in tanks) with hydroponics (growing plants using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture). The fish in this system are also edible. The project ensures competitive pricing through local production and is dedicated to providing high-quality products and extensive training opportunities.

Website_icon-community-led.png

Thematic Area

Inspire.png

Venture status

portrait-of-friendly-smiling-confident-female-hea-2023-11-27-05-19-47-utc.jpg

Maatla Centre

Namibia's healthcare system, though well-disseminated, faces challenges in integration and coordination across its various tiers. Issues such as overcrowding, long waiting times, and poor quality of care impede effective healthcare delivery. Additionally, a significant portion of the population, particularly children, remains vulnerable due to inadequate access to healthcare services. The growing healthcare demands are further complicated by a shortage of employment opportunities and fragmented public health systems. 

Website_icon-community-led.png

Thematic Area

Grow.png

Venture status

freeze-frame-of-a-shorebreak-wave-breaking-on-shor-2023-11-27-05-00-58-utc.jpg

Wave Roller

The Wave Roller is a unique and patented technology that captures and converts wave surge energy into electrical power. It provides about seven times more nominal power generating capacity than a wind turbine in a similar sized area.

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Build.png

Venture status

full-length-shot-of-a-young-farmer-walking-and-car-2023-11-27-05-25-34-utc.jpg

FarmFresh 

FarmFresh is an agribusiness venture that undertakes the creation of a digitized, community-based marketplace in which Namibians can buy locally grown fresh produce. This initiative intends to engender a culture of social sustainability and promote small holder farmer empowerment in the SADC region. 

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Grow.png

Venture status

Screenshot 2024-05-28 at 3.03.02 PM.png

Unearthed Artisans

unearthed.artisans is an e-Commerce social venture whose vision is to promote the work of independent artisans by producing self-sustaining businesses with sales channels to the D.A.CH.(Deutschland, Austria, Confoederation Helvetica) region. This market penetration creates the prospect of a liveable wage generation stream for the artisans/ entrepreneurs.  

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Build.png

Venture status

electric-fuel-charge-station-for-plug-in-e-mobilit-2023-11-27-05-06-08-utc.jpg

E-Fuel

Coming Soon....

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Build.png

Venture status

partial-view-of-hand-holding-spray-bottle-and-vari-2023-11-27-05-12-46-utc.jpg

E-Express 

E-Express is a social venture for retail solutions, aimed at facilitating and streamlining the business activities of informal traders, for youth entrepreneurship in particular.

 

This venture is a network of pop-up stores set in shipping containers located at strategic sites in hard-to reach markets. E-Express is thus also a ‘last mile’ distribution solution for corporates in informal markets. 

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Grow.png

Venture status

african-american-female-in-a-protective-face-mask-2023-11-27-05-20-59-utc_edited.png

Cross Boarder Trade Intervention

Positioned amidst the vibrant emerging economies of the Southern African region, the Cross-Border Trade Initiative arises as a response to the challenges inhibiting the potential of cross-border trade regionally. Recognizing the pivotal role of both formal and informal trade in fostering economic growth and regional integration, this venture aims to redefine the landscape of cross-border transactions.

 

Specifically targeting the informal markets between Namibia, Angola, and Zambia, the Cross-Border Trade Initiative envisions a future characterized by streamlined processes, transparency, and digital empowerment.

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Build.png

Venture status

Cooker.png

Coosha

Coosha,a collaboration alongside Kaoko is a groundbreaking venture dedicated to transforming cooking and cooling practices with green hydrogen technology. They seek to provide affordable, clean energy solutions through hydrogen-powered stoves, fridges, and transport bags. Additionally, Coosha aims to enhance the quality of life in Namibia and beyond by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional, harmful cooking fuels. 

Website_icon-Innovation-led.png

Thematic Area

Build.png

Venture status

bottom of page