Zidi Bootcamp

Whether you are a starting, growing or scaling diaspora entrepreneur, the Zidi Bootcamps offer online or live group training courses which aims to prepare diaspora founders to move to the next level in their host or country of origin.

Starting entrepreneurs

This is an online programme for starting entrepreneurs who are keen to generate their ideas into a sustainable business model. Through various modules, the entrepreneur assembles all resources needed to start a business.

Through various modules, entrepreneurs are able to:

Business Model Creation
Proof of business concept
Product or service design
Customer targeting & segmentation
Revenues & costs structures
Achieve Minimum Viable products

Learning materials/videos on the Learning platform
Bi-weekly online sessons with experts
individual & group assignments
Practice pitching Session
Completion certificate
Time commitment of 2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks
A chance to join Zidi investor Meetups

Growth entrepreneurs

This bootcamp targets growth stage entrepreneurs with operational businesses and paying customers, often with a minimum of two years in existence with specific business pain points. It also included businesses that are ready to scale and enter new markets and need new partnerships and funding to get to the next level.
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
Identify growth catalysts for their business
Identify the stage of growth and Funding gaps
Project revenues and value the business

learning materials/videos on Zidi School platform
By-weekily online sessions with business experts
Individual & groups assignments
Pitching to investors and partners
Time commitment of 2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks
A chance to join investor meetups

Zidi Partner programme

Zidi offers themed or country specific programmes sponsored by our impact partners. From time to time we announce a call for such programmes. Do yo like what we do? we can always do it together. Partner opportunities are available on our partnerhsip page

We are reliable implimenting partner
We curate programmes for the fure by guaranteeing sustainability

Meet our Instructors and Mentor

Toon Buddingh

Programmes Director-Zidicircle

Fridah Ntarangwi

Managing Director, Zidicircle

Lourdes Lobede

Global Capacity Booster- HR Lands

Ilario Savi

Team Lead-Hubspot

Johan de Visser

Business Coach

Monicah Thige

Programmes coordinator-Zidicircle

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Zidicircle Entrepreneurship Bootcamps for?

Our bootcamps target aspiring and existing diaspora entrepreneurs and African SME’s 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 bootcamp is made possible by our generous impact partners who cover most of the costs. However, participants are requested to make a commitment payment of 250 Euros before the start of the programme.

Zidi Bootcamp

Whether you are a starting, growing or scaling diaspora entrepreneur, the Zidi Bootcamps offer online or live group training courses which aims to prepare diaspora founders to move to the next level in their host or country of origin.

Starting entrepreneurs

Learning materials/videos on the Learning platform

Bi-weekly online sessons with experts

individual & group assignments

Practice pitching Session

Completion certificate

Time commitment of 2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks

A chance to join Zidi investor Meetups