UniPod Botswana

07/08/2026

Meet your Mentor!

Where bold ideas meet strategic expertise!
With a strong background in marketing, business administration, digital transformation, and venture management, Lindy O. Rams brings the insight and experience needed to help innovators move from concept to market readiness.

At UniPod, she is passionate about mentoring innovators, building meaningful collaborations, and turning innovation into sustainable impact.

Great ideas need great guidance. Meet one of the minds helping shape Botswana’s next generation of innovators.

For more information, visit: www.innovation.ub.bw

06/08/2026

Innovation knows no borders🇧🇼🇧🇼🇿🇦🇿🇦

As the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub and UniPod Botswana continue strengthening cross-border collaboration, they continue driving initiatives that demonstrate the immense potential of regional partnerships in building a thriving innovation ecosystem. By sharing expertise, infrastructure, and practical skills, together the two innovation catalysts are empowering innovators to develop solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.

From software configuration to PCB engraving and precision soldering, the IIoT team's Day 2 at UniPod Botswana highlighted that innovation is a blend of digital expertise, technical craftsmanship, and collaborative learning.

Together, we are cultivating a future where knowledge flows across borders, talent is nurtured, and African innovation is accelerated through strategic partnerships. 🌍🤝

05/08/2026

💡 Every successful startup begins with one decision: to take the first step.

Your idea has the potential to solve real-world challenges, create jobs, and shape the future of Botswana's innovation ecosystem. The MASA Innovation Programme AY26/27 – Cohort 1 is looking for ambitious entrepreneurs ready to turn bold ideas into scalable ventures.

Through world-class mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and a dynamic innovation network, you'll gain the tools, guidance, and support needed to accelerate your startup journey.

⏳ Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Your idea deserves more than a notebook, it deserves a future!
🌐 Apply today: www.masainnovation.co.bw

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

🚨 What if your idea could change the world in just 3 minutes?

🌍💡 The stage is set. The challenge is yours.

Falling Walls Lab is coming to Gaborone, Botswana! 🇧🇼

This is more than a competition. It's your opportunity to present a breakthrough idea that could transform lives, shape industries, and solve some of the world's biggest challenges.

Whether you're a student, researcher, entrepreneur, innovator, or early-career professional, this is your chance to pitch your vision to leading experts and compete for the opportunity to represent Botswana at the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin, Germany! ✈️🏆

📝 Applications close: 24 August 2026. Don't wait until the last minute. Hurry and submit your application and become part of a global community of innovators breaking the walls of tomorrow.

🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/disUssgE
📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8w4y7XM

The next groundbreaking idea could be yours. Will you be the one to break the wall?

For more details, visit: www.innovation.ub.bw

03/08/2026

22/07/2026

🌟 Your breakthrough could be Botswana's next global success story! 🌟

Do you have an innovative idea that can make a real difference in science and society?

Falling Walls Lab Gaborone 2026 is looking for students and early-career professionals ready to pitch their breakthrough ideas in just 3 minutes.

✨ Here's what awaits you:
🔹 A chance to showcase your innovation on an international platform
🔹 Connect with innovators from across the globe
🔹 Win a trip to the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin this November
🔹 Inspire change through your ideas

📌 Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/disUssgE
📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8w4y7XM

Apply today and take Botswana's innovation story to the world!

17/07/2026

🚀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Ministry of Communications and Innovation (MCI), in collaboration with BIUST, invites institutions, organisations, businesses, researchers, innovators, students, and STEAM enthusiasts to participate at the 2026 National Science Week.

📅 𝟭𝟳–𝟮𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📍𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐞, 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 (𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭)

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: Harnessing Science, Technology, Innovation and Indigenous Knowledge to Drive Economic Diversification for a Prosperous Botswana.

🗓️𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 24 July 2026

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲.

13/07/2026

Your idea has the power to make a difference! Do not keep it to yourself. Apply today and let the world hear your breakthrough!💡🌍 ✨✨✨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

09/07/2026

☑️ Are you 18–34?
☑️ An African national living on the continent or in the diaspora?
☑️ Already driving change in your community?
☑️ Passionate about governance, peacebuilding, climate action, innovation, AI, mental health, gender or inclusive development?

Then this might be for you! ✨

We are looking for 11 young leaders for the African Youth Co-Creators Council to help shape youth-centred solutions across the continent. 🌍

Learn more and apply by 31 July 👉 https://go.undp.org/YouthCouncil