Zambia’s tech scene just got a fresh boost. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) launched applications for its 2026 ICT Innovation Programme on March 18, 2026.
- Zambia’s tech scene just got a fresh boost.
- The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) launched applications for its 2026 ICT Innovation Programme on March 18, 2026. With...
- Applicants bring innovative, ICT-driven ventures or ideas.
- Successful entrants join a structured pathway toward growth.
Keep reading for the full breakdown on Apply ZICTA innovation grant — everything you need to know is covered below.
With this launch, innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs can now submit their tech solutions tackling local issues.
ZICTA drives this flagship effort to spot and nurture homegrown digital ideas. Participants get hands-on business and technical guidance to sharpen concepts, strengthen execution, and speed up real-world impact.
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Who Can Join the 2026 ICT Innovation Programme
The 2026 ICT Innovation Programme targets Zambian youth aged 18-35. Applicants bring innovative, ICT-driven ventures or ideas. Solutions must address socio-economic challenges with clear viability and scalability.
Where do applications go? Submit online through the official ZICTA portal. The process invites bold proposals from across the nation. ZICTA partners with ecosystem allies to deliver robust support.
How does selection happen? Teams evaluate entries on innovation strength, technical feasibility, business outlook, and social value. Successful entrants join a structured pathway toward growth.
Key Partners Power the 2026 ICT Innovation Programme
Airtel Networks Zambia steps up as a platinum sponsor for the 2026 ICT Innovation Program cycle. This collaboration strengthens resources for participants. ZICTA partners with a wide network to drive progress.
The programme builds Zambia’s innovation ecosystem. It creates space for creativity, entrepreneurship, and local tech advancement. Innovators gain tools to turn ideas into lasting solutions.
Deadline and Application Details for 2026 ICT Innovation Programme
Applications close on 20 April 2026. Submissions received after this date will not be reviewed.
Visit the ZICTA website to apply: https://www.zicta.zm/ict-innovation/about. The portal provides full guidelines and submission steps.
ZICTA launched its ICT Innovation Programme in 2016 with a clear mission: harness digital tools to solve Zambia’s most pressing challenges. A decade on, the 2026 cycle opens its doors to a new generation of builders and thinkers.