ScaleUp Namibia
ScaleUp Namibia is a dynamic network of Namibian hubs committed to fostering an entrepreneurial, innovative, and technologically driven ecosystem. This initiative brings together key players across various sectors to create a thriving startup environment in Namibia.
The Scaleup Namibia initiative is implemented by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), in collaboration with and supported by various stakeholders, including:
- Academia
- Entrepreneurs and Innovators
- Entrepreneurial Support Organizations
- Financiers & Investors
- Private Sector
- Policymakers & Regulators
- Public Sector
By connecting startups with ecosystem enablers, ScaleUp Namibia aims to propel innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth across Namibia.
ScaleUp Namibia Structure
To ensure the effective coordination and success of the initiative, ScaleUp Namibia has established a multi-tiered governance structure overseen, coordinated and facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB):
- ScaleUp Namibia Champions
High-level representatives from key ministries and the private sector provide strategic guidance and advocacy for initiatives across the Namibian startup ecosystem. - ScaleUp Namibia Implementation Committee
Composed of elected representatives from member hubs and permanent members from the NIPDB and the National Commission for Research Science and Technology (NCRST), this committee oversees the implementation of SUN’s strategic goals. - ScaleUp Namibia Strategic Council Pool
The ScaleUp Namibia Strategic Council Pool consists of industry leaders, government representatives, and private sector executives from around the world, providing long-term guidance and fostering cross-sector collaboration. - ScaleUp Namibia Hub Members
The hub members consist of entrepreneurial and innovation support organisations, makerspace, incubators and accelerators that provide essential support services to startups within the Namibian ecosystem.
