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:
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Green & Blue Economy
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Emerging Technology
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Indigenous Knowledge
Community Led Thematic Areas:
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Health
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Education
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Standard of Living
Approach:
Ideate
Build
Launch
Grow
Inspire
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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