2024 ATLAS Ventures Series Finals

The 2024 edition of the ATLAS Venture Series Finals will be a celebration of bold ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Scheduled to take place at Gwango Heritage Resort in Hwange, this national event will bring together top regional entrepreneurs from across Zimbabwe to pitch their ventures and compete for the prestigious title of ATLAS National Champion.

This year’s finalists are:
- Simbarashe Masamba (Eastern Region)
- Donald Tombo (Eastern Region)
- Epraim Mutombeni (Western Region)

These outstanding young entrepreneurs will showcase business solutions that address real challenges, ranging from energy access to sustainable agriculture and local economic development. Their pitches will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges and the top performer will walk away with a cash prize, a national spotlight, and support to take their business to the next stage, including help with intellectual property protection.

The Venture Series Finals are part of a broader effort by the International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) through its flagship initiative, the Enterprise Leaders and Innovators Society for Africa (ELISA). The program is designed to equip emerging African entrepreneurs with tools, mentorship and networks that enable sustainable business growth.

As ATLAS evolves, the Venture Series continues to be a launchpad for young innovators ready to shape the future of Zimbabwe, and Africa with purpose and imagination.

Date: November 12, 2024