Call for Investors

Investors networking at technology summit

“Connecting Capital to Zambian Innovation”

The Ministry of Technology and Science, in collaboration with the National Technology Business Centre (NTBC), and its partners invites Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Impact Investors, and Financial Institutions to join the ITS Kopala 100 Summit. This summit is a strategic intervention to accelerate Zambia's startup ecosystem by providing a dedicated platform for investors to engage with the nation's most promising startups.

Deal-Flow Access

Closed-door pitch sessions

Investor Lounge

Private networking

Thought Leadership

Panel & masterclass spots

Portfolio Growth

100 curated startups

Section 1: Investor Profile

Name of Individual Investor or Firm

Primary Contact Person & Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Gender

MaleFemale

Investor Geography

Zambia-BasedActive in Zambia (Regional/Pan-African)

Website/Social Media Links

Headquarters Location

Note: Investors from the Copperbelt and North Western Province ecosystems are highly encouraged to apply.

Section 3: Summit Engagement & Participation

Are you interested in participating in the closed-door pitch sessions to evaluate the "Kopala 100" startups?

YesNo

Will you require access to the Private Investor Lounge for one-on-one deal-making and networking?

YesNo

Would you be interested in speaking on a panel or hosting a Master Class regarding investment readiness or scaling startups?

YesNo

Are you available to serve on the Awards Selection Panel to recognise Zambia's top startups?

YesNo

Section 4: Value-Add & Post-Summit Collaboration

Beyond capital, are you willing to provide mentorship or "Showcase Readiness" coaching for selected startups?

YesNo

Can your organisation provide "Enabler" support (e.g., cloud credits, technical training, or market access)?

YesNo

Do you wish to receive the Official Startup Directory and Impact Report following the summit for long-term deal tracking?

YesNo

Section 5: Strategic Onboarding

Are you open to co-investing with other partners/syndicates identified during the summit?

YesNo

Do you require the planning team to provide preliminary due diligence data on the 100 startups prior to the summit?

YesNo

Are you available to travel to Kitwe and attend this summit in person from 29th to 30th April, 2026?

YesNo

Submission & Next Steps

Selected investors will receive an Investor Delegate Pack, which includes the profiles of the “Kopala 100” startups and a detailed schedule of the VIP Investor Track.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and I am interested in participating in the ITS Kopala 100 Summit as an investor/funder.