Basecamp Business Incubator, a prominent player in the startup ecosystem, says it assisted over 500 entrepreneurs in the past financial year.
The organisation’s Founder and Director Jesaya Hano-Oshike said the Basecamp has been instrumental in providing support and resources to a wide range of sectors.
“We’ve worked across various sectors including fashion, green renewable energy, mining, insurance, telecommunications and artificial intelligence,” Hano-Oshike said.
Additionally, he said the incubator has seen significant activity in manufacturing, including products such as juices, cosmetics and skincare.
In terms of programme structure, Hano-Oshike outlined the various stages entrepreneurs go through, starting with a one-month entry-level programme followed by an eight-week incubation programme and concluding with a six-month mentorship programme.
On gender representation within Basecamp’s initiatives, Hano-Oshike noted that “while there’s a slightly higher participation of men overall, we’ve observed a balanced gender ratio in certain cohorts, particularly among early-stage ventures.”
Basecamp’s offerings extend beyond traditional incubation programs to include entrepreneurship workshops, innovation hackathons, and technology boot camps, providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of resources to support their growth and development.
Within the past year, he said that more than 700 aspiring entrepreneurs applied for programmes and attended Basecamp partner events with an equal spread of interest between men and women.
By February 2024, Basecamp had established a significant national presence, boasting a network of approximately 477 entrepreneurs.
The largest concentration was observed in the Khomas region, with 162 entrepreneurs contributing to this substantial footprint.
