Service Description :

Impact Hub Harare offers a collaborative co-working space designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurial success. Since 2015, we have supported startups and initiatives by providing essential infrastructure, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Our dynamic environment empowers members to grow their businesses, scale operations, and make a meaningful impact in their industries. With a focus on creativity and community, we help entrepreneurs navigate their journey, offering resources that drive growth, collaboration, and success.

Service Options:

– Co-Working Space Access
– Startup Mentorship & Coaching
– Networking Events & Meetups
– Entrepreneurial Workshops & Trainings
– Access to Funding Opportunities
– Business Development & Strategy Support
– Collaborative Project Spaces
– Community Engagement & Partnerships

CASE STUDIES:

The Impact of the Co-Working Space

Impact Hub Harare’s co-working space provides much more than just a physical workspace. It offers:

  • Collaborative opportunities for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and grow their businesses.
  • Access to networks and resources to help startups scale their operations.
  • A supportive community of innovators and changemakers committed to making a positive impact.

The co-working space has proven instrumental in the growth of startups like Tariro Trust, X Solar, MyRunner, and InDrive Zimbabwe, enabling them to scale, secure funding, and make a tangible impact in their industries.

Notable Success Stories:

Tariro Trust:

Tariro Trust is one of the inspiring organizations and Impact Hub Harare’s first co-worker. Focused on providing educational stipends for girls, this nonprofit has empowered young girls in Zimbabwe by offering financial assistance to support their education. Tariro Trust’s impact has been amazing, allowing young women to pursue their academic goals. Impact hub harare has also hired Tariro’s famous music and dance crew at events in support of the work the non profit is doing. Impact Hub’s community and resources can foster growth for social good initiatives.

X Solar:

X Solar is a green innovation startup that developed in the Impact Hub co-working space and has gone on to secure a multi-million-dollar deal. Their focus on renewable energy solutions helped them gain traction in Zimbabwe’s energy sector, where they introduced sustainable and scalable solar energy products. Their success showcases the kind of high-impact ventures that can emerge from Impact Hub’s ecosystem.

MyRunner Buses:

Founded by Vusumuzi Mkhwananzi, MyRunner worked from Impact Hub harare as a bus-booking platform aimed at improving bus travel for Southern African passengers. The startup offers an all-in-one solution that enables users to book bus tickets, track buses in real-time, and manage payments securely. Since its launch, MyRunner has grown into a multi-branch fintech company, expanding its services across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and other SADC countries. The platform’s innovative approach to tackling transportation issues has earned it international recognition, including winning the Seedstars Zimbabwe competition which was hosted and brought to Zimbabwe by Impact Hub Harare and representing the country globally

Link: AfrikaTech

Link: The Standard

InDrive Zimbabwe:

Another standout member and co-worker of the Impact Hub community, InDrive Zimbabwe, is a tech startup disrupting the ride-booking sector. InDrive operates as part of the global InDrive network, offering a peer-to-peer ride-hailing service where passengers and drivers negotiate fares. This innovative approach has made it one of the world’s fastest-growing startups. InDrive’s expansion into Zimbabwe demonstrates how a global platform can leverage local markets and contribute to reshaping the transportation industry.

Link: Disrupt Africa

Conclusion

Impact Hub Harare’s co-working space has been a breeding ground for some of Zimbabwe’s most innovative and impactful startups. From social enterprises like Tariro Trust to green energy innovators like X Solar, and tech disruptors like MyRunner and InDrive Zimbabwe, the space has nurtured the growth of businesses that are driving change in Zimbabwe and beyond. Through its collaborative environment and network, Impact Hub Harare continues to be a vital platform for entrepreneurial success.