BOOST

05/06/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG INNOVATORS IN ZIMBABWE! 🌍💡

Are you passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability or social innovation?

This is your opportunity to turn your ideas into impact!

🌟 WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY 2026 – INNOVATION CHALLENGE

📅 13–14 July 2026
📍 Ruwa Innovation Hub Zimbabwe, PaGeorge, Ruwa

Join teams of young innovators aged 15–24 years and collaborate to develop bold solutions that address community challenges while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🔥 CHALLENGE TRACKS

🤖 AI & Digital Innovation
🌱 Green & Climate Solutions
💼 Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship
🤝 Social Impact & Community Solutions

🏆 AMAZING PRIZES

💰 US$5,000 Prize Pool
🏅 5 Winning Teams
🎉 US$1,000 per Team

Plus:
✅ Certificates of Recognition
✅ Mentorship Opportunities
✅ Incubation Support
✅ Exposure to Investors and Industry Leaders
✅ Networking Opportunities

👥 WHO CAN APPLY?

✔ Young people aged 15–24 years
✔ Teams of 3–5 members
✔ Students, innovators, entrepreneurs, makers and tech enthusiasts
✔ Passionate problem-solvers ready to create impact

📅 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 30 June 2026

This challenge is part of the World Youth Skills Day 2026 celebrations and aims to empower the next generation of innovators to shape a sustainable, inclusive and technology-driven future.

🔗 Register your team today and be part of Zimbabwe's growing innovation movement! : https://forms.gle/QH5Ldij668ciMNDx9

Innovate. Solve. Transform.

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Ruwa Innovation Hub Zimbabwe, Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Zimbabwe, UNICEF Zimbabwe, ZB Financial Holdings, ZBC News Online

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05/06/2026

We are pleased to reshare this important initiative hosted by Arrupe Jesuit University in partnership with Deep Learning IndabaX.

As Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries, economies, and the future of work, it is critical that Zimbabwe equips its workforce with the skills, knowledge and adaptability needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.

This conference brings together academia, industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and young professionals to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, while identifying practical pathways for workforce development, innovation, and economic growth.

At BOOST Fellowship, we believe that preparing young people for the future of work requires embracing emerging technologies, fostering digital skills, and creating opportunities for continuous learning.

We encourage students, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals to engage with this important conversation shaping Zimbabwe's future.

Ruwa Innovation Hub Zimbabwe

04/06/2026

Today, in partnership with Crown Bank we successfully hosted the first Campus Career Readiness and Talent Pipeline Programme at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe. The event brought together students and industry professionals to discuss career readiness, workplace expectations, professional growth, and the skills required to thrive in today's evolving job market.

This marks the beginning of a journey to equip tertiary students with the knowledge, confidence, and industry exposure needed to transition successfully from learning to earning.

@ of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training UNICEF ZimbabweBOOST Enactus Catholic University of Zimbabwe The Catholic University of Zimbabwe Crown Bank
Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare

25/05/2026

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

🌍✨ Innovation. Skills. Opportunity. Transformation.

The applications featured in this video are being developed by young people engaging with Ruwa Innovation Hub Zimbabwe, dynamic space bringing together young people, entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, mentors and partners to develop new ideas, skills, and solutions to real-world challenges.

From web development and cybersecurity to renewable energy innovation, the Hub is creating pathways for young people to become creators, problem-solvers and entrepreneurs driving sustainable development in Zimbabwe and beyond. 💡

Supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe and UNICEF Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training and implemented by BOOST, the Hub continues to demonstrate the incredible potential of investing in youth innovation and digital inclusion.

Beyond technology, the Hub is building confidence, unlocking potential and creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people.

🎥 Watch the video to see some of the Hub’s achievements and the life-changing impact being created through youth-led innovation.

20/05/2026

Well done Enactus University Of Zimbabwe

20/05/2026

Do you have an idea that could transform agriculture in Africa?
SeedCo - BOOST is launching the Innovation Challenge and we want YOU in the room.
-Design real solutions.
-Build working prototypes.
-Pitch to industry leaders.
Win up to *USD $5,000* and get the chance to pilot your idea across *15+ African markets*.

📅 *Launch Challenge Information Session*
Join us online on *Wednesday, 21 May 2026 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM*
Hear directly from Seed Co's department heads about the real challenges they need solved - across Research, Production, Agronomy, Sales, ICT, and more.
Link for the challenge will be shared on registration.

📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp0x5PEmlYhZW0lNgrmskL-z7uKNvgQe4bD8V_CzM2BQ5t_g/viewform
It starts with the right seed — and the right idea.

10/05/2026

One Young World Summit 2026 in South Africa | Fully Funded

👉 Apply now: [👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g2Du_g5i]

Benefits:
- Round-trip international airfare, Hotel accommodation during the summit, Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on summit days), Local transportation between the hotel and venue
- Access to a global network of over 20,500 changemakers
- Continued support and visibility for their work
- Ongoing opportunities to collaborate, scale projects, and drive change

05/05/2026

🎉 Exciting Milestone for BOOST! 🎉

We are proud to officially announce that Building Opportunities on Sustainable Talent (BOOST) is now a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 88/26) in terms of subsection 5 of section 9 of the Private Voluntary Organisations Act [Chapter 17:05].

This achievement marks a significant step forward in our 2026-2030 strategy towards:
✨ Promoting entrepreneurship among Zimbabwean youth
✨ Enhancing life skills and employability
✨ Equip young people with digital and innovation capabilities
✨ Strengthening financial literacy and management
✨ Empowering youth to actively engage in climate action and sustainable development

This registration strengthens our commitment to delivering impactful, scalable and sustainable programmes that unlock opportunities for young people in Zimbabwe.

We extend our sincere gratitude to government, partners, supporters and the communities we serve, this milestone belongs to all of us.

The journey continues. The impact grows.



Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Zimbabwe, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Ministry of Health and Child Care, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Ministry Of Home Affairs And Cultural Heritage.