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Zidi Bootcamp

Whether you are a starting, growing or scaling diaspora entrepreneur, the Zidi Bootcamps offer a self-paced or live group training courses which aims to prepare diaspora founders to move to the next level.

Green Starters

This is a self phased online programme for starting entrepreneurs who are keen to generate their ideas into a sustainable business model. Through various modules, the entrepreneur gets a proof of business concept, refines customer targets and segments, develops revenue models and assembles all resources needed to start a business.

  • Online pre-recorded courses

  • Biweekly consultation meeting

  • Assignments per module

  • Monthly physical meetups

  • Practice pitching Session

  • Completion certificate

  • Priority to join the Growth live bootcamp

Black Scalers

The black scalers bootcamp targets Established businesses that are ready to scale and enter new markets and need new partnerships and funding to get to the next level. These businesses are typically existing for more than 4 years with a stable market. Various modules include topics on market readiness, partnership readiness as well as fundraising and investor readiness.

  • Industry mentors

  • Monthly meetups

  • Desk at our business hub

  • Pitching to investors and partners

  • Fundraising support

  • Access to sector ecosystem

  • Live lessons with industry experts

Blue Growers

This is a blended learning with online and physical lessons targeting growth stage entrepreneurs with operational businesses and paying customers, often with a minimum of two years in existence with specific business pain points.

Through various modules, entrepreneurs are able to scan their business model to see what works or doesn't work for their business, discover new revenue streams, Streamline financials, Identify growth catalysts for their business, Identify the stage of growth and Funding gaps, project revenues and value the business

  • Blended lessons with online and physical lessons

  • One on one mentorship with a coach

  • Assignments per module

  • Physical meetups

  • Pitching with angel investors

  • Completion certificate

  • Priority to join the scale bootcamp when ready

  • Access to the business hub on selected days

Meet our Instructors and Mentor

Toon Buddingh

CEO, Venture for Africa

Fridah Ntarangwi

Managing Director, Zidicircle

Lourdes

Business Manager, AU

Llario

CEO, Venture for Africa

Johan

Managing Partner, Sky Ventures

Asmae Idrissy

Angel Investor

Our Testimonials

"I recommend it"

The bootcamp has a focus on Africa and my project focuses on African talent, the mentors have a strong track record and background so I can access advice, opportunities for funding is also attractive to me as a startup. The mentorship really intrigued me

Caroline Kamya

Very Powerful

If you are feeling stuck or having questions about what your technology should look like/do this is a great program for you! It will help bring clarity to your companies vision and mission as well as what is needed from your service to make that happen!

Caitlin Seandel

Enrol and let them lead your journey.

You actually need this programme more that it needs you. To succeed as an entrepreneur, you need a bulk of knowledge and teams to work together build your venture. You will find them at Zidicircle.

Gideon Bore

"Never walk alone"

I liked the process of unboxing my business idea and assessing if it is viable or not…the BMC is a perfect microscope for any business.

Aggrey Anduuru

Influencer

"Practical business aspects."

I got business clarity especially in the area of value preposition. Toon was great in helping us forge deeper relations with clients during the customer journey. Fridah is Astute in product pricing and cashflow projections. Was helpful in drawing us to the reality of our business models and challenged our assumptions.

David Kimani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Zidicircle Entrepreneurship Bootcamps for?

Our bootcamps target aspiring and existing diaspora entrepreneurs  at idea, growth or scale up  stage who want to grow sustainable businesses in their host country or country of origin.

Entrepreneurs can join online bootcamps from anywhere in the world. All our blended bootcamps have a possibility of streaming live sessions, so it is also possible to follow. We advise applicants to check the mode of delivery and regional criteria to get them most suited bootcamp for their needs.

How long has Zidi offered Bootcamps

For the past 8 years, Zidi has offered various bootcamps within europe and Africa, and most recently during covid-19, our programmes went global with diaspora entrepreneurs joining from across the globe. 

To-date, Zidi has directly reached over 4500 diaspora via various programmes.

What kind of businesses do you onboard?
  • Idea stage businesses, with a well-thought-out plan (which is yet to be tested and implemented), a couple of founders and want to get the business off the ground
  • Growth stage businesses with a minimum viable product at early testing, have early sales traction (with no repeatable sales model) and are looking into having a financing round focusing on key business and product functionality development.
  • Most recently scaling businesses who are looking for new markets, partnerships and funding needed to scale.

We are sector pragmatic with emphasis on  Green Economy, Tech for good, sustainable manufacturing industries, and Social economy enterprises.

How much does the programme cost?

The green starter self learning costs 15 euros per month.

The blue Growers programme costs 45 euros per module

The Black scalers programme costs 250 euros per month including access to the center in Brussels on selected days