A Accelerates Angola, a leading incubator and accelerator in the country that provides the necessary tools to help leverage business ideas or established companies, recently signed a strategic partnership with Namibia's Impact Tank, in order to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusion, literacy digital and data collection in the African business landscape.
According to Nambusinessexpress, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in the mission of the Angolan incubator, which has been at the forefront of supporting Angolan entrepreneurs, providing essential tools and resources for both emerging ideas and established companies.
This agreement between the two institutions also aims to increase and stimulate the business ecosystem in Angola and Namibia, introducing new models that bring innovation and create an environment conducive to sustainable growth.
“Impact Tank and Acelera have always looked at startups as catalysts for economic growth. As Impact Tank, we believe that if we can strengthen the ability to build better products through Acelera’s expertise, then we would easily help Namibia with its economic growth,” said Elzine Mushabi, CEO of Impact Tank.
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During a brief stay in Namibia, the executive committee of Acelera Angola was involved in due diligence of the country's entrepreneurship ecosystem, as well as a general mapping of potential partners.
The visit proved fruitful, with Acelera Angola identifying interesting opportunities and establishing connections for future collaborations in Namibia.
“A nOur partnership with Impact Tank is two pieces of a puzzle that come together, where our work ends, their work begins and vice versa. We are looking to bring these two skills together to create something that is more impactful and more resourceful for entrepreneurs in Namibia“, said Eduardo Sette Camara, Managing Partner of Acelera Angola.
