MIT, BDIH launch startup accelerator
Tuesday, July 01, 2025 | 600 Views |
Ntsima. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
The programme aims to fast‑track 31 locally-owned small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMME).
Anchored by MIT’s Kuo Sharper Innovation Centre, the initiative began with a three‑day bootcamp at BDIH’s headquarters, signalling Botswana’s efforts towards a globally aligned entrepreneurship development programme.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...