Lesotho
CAFI
The Hub aims to build and strengthen the nascent entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lesotho and to improve access to seed financing for startups and innovative SMEs (hereafter collectively referred to as "enterprises"). Further, the <mark>Hub aims to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, focusing on promoting women and youth entrepreneurship through development of entrepreneurial ideas, and creating an equitable playing field for all entrepreneurs.</mark> <br><br> Ecosystem Building Component <br> - Set up a SUSTAINABLE Entrepreneurship Hub at the heart of Maseru. <br> - Support at least 15 Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO). <br> - Finance World Class results driven 10 Incubation Cycles, designed by ESOs, to support 500 startups by providing business support services. <br> - Engage Diaspora in building new breed of entrepreneurs. <br> - Build stronger ties with the rest of the entrepreneurship ecosystems in the region and beyond. <br><br> Seed Financing Component <br> - Seed Fund: Incubation Programme at $7,000 per enterprise to 500 enterprises. <br> - To give $50,000 each for 50 startups that show traction after incubation. <br> - To setup Venture Capital Fund: To provide Investment funding for 50 enterprises on a matching grant. <br><br> Several programs and activities are planned to support entrepreneurs including incubation program, subsidizing operations, promoting knowledge sharing, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, and accelerating companies that are ready for international expansion. <br><br> The Hub establishes partnerships with the entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders like Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs), the local business community, the diaspora and investor network, to solicit skills to build new breed of entrepreneurs and to attract funding from across Lesotho and the SACU region.
GrindNation Lesotho
"The entrepreneurial spirit in Maseru is alive and well. We just need a platform to showcase it" Unlike a traditional office, coworking spaces share an office environment among members who work for a range of different companies, ventures, and projects. <mark>This coworking space offers flexible and accommodating options where members can support each other, collaborate and thrive. We encourage entrepreneurship and the chance to inspire others with your story. We also believe in the importance of offering value, a community, and efficiency.</mark> <p></p> There are various packages GrindNation can offer you, including: <br> - Private offices: starting at M3500 per month <br> -Hot Desks: M1000 per month (Early bird special) <br> -Workshops / Networking Events – contact us <br> -Incubation
Progressive Co-workers Hub
Progressive Co-workers Hub is a Collaborative, and Flexible co-working Space, Members share a common boardroom, Reception and Kitchen. We have <mark>Dedicated Desk which can be rentable for a day/week or a month as well as private offices.</mark> <br> - Dedicated desk Package <br> - Common Boardroom, <br> - Reception, <br> - Kitchen with micro-wave, Tea/coffee and fridge <br> - Fridge <br> - Internet
National University of Lesotho
The Faculty of Science and Technology offers excellent opportunities to local and foreign students interested to build a career in any of the disciplines of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Engineering and <mark>Technology</mark>. It has excellent teaching and research facilities and well-qualified staff. <p></p> Our vision is to be a leading faculty of the sciences, applied sciences and engineering in both teaching and research in order to provide innovative solutions to societal problems. <p></p> The mission of the Faculty is to utilize its share of resources for research, effective quality teaching in the major disciplines of the natural and applied sciences. In pursuit of its mandate the faculty shall take due cognizance of the overarching University Mission to place science and <mark>technology as drivers for developmental processes for the nation.</mark>
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
This programme will direct students to the development and use of multimedia systems. Students are exposed and trained in the relevant programming skills with use of multimedia applications: Theoretical & Technical: Understanding the role of communication technology and tools as applied to distributed multimedia; <mark>Programming Skills: Developing skills and in-depth understanding of the use of multimedia tools (applications) with programming languages for Internet and World Wide Web applications;</mark> Design: Learning the importance of interactive design in computer programming.