13 to 15 April 2026 • ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo

Innovation Product Launch & Business Forum 2026

Turning Innovation into Investable and Scalable Solutions for Sustainable Development.

A structured national platform where innovators present market-ready solutions to investors, industry, government, and development partners.

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ABOUT THE FORUM

A Multi-Stakeholder Tech Platform

The Innovation Product Launch and Business Forum (IPLBF) is a flagship national platform convened under the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), through the National Innovation Acceleration Centre (NIAC), designed to showcase high-impact, locally developed innovations, facilitate market access, and connect innovators to strategic partners, investors, and industry stakeholders, while advancing the commercialisation of solutions aligned to national development priorities.

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Showcases

Interactive demonstrations of market-ready technologies.

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Investor Pitches

Direct pitch sessions to venture capital and funds.

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B2B Matchmaking

Structured sessions for business and government networking.

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Product Launches

Official market launches and partnership announcements.

FEATURED PUBLICATION

The 2026 Foresight Digital Booklet

Explore an interactive report that examines how emerging technologies are expected to shape Zimbabwe’s agriculture, energy, and telecommunications sectors over the next twenty years.

This report applies strategic foresight, a structured approach used to analyse trends, uncertainties, and future scenarios in order to support better long-term decision-making. It provides insight into how key systems may evolve and what that means for infrastructure, industry, and national development.

Strategic foresight is offered by the National Innovation Acceleration Centre (NIAC), through POTRAZ, as a service to support institutions with planning, policy development, and investment decisions.

Full Report ↗

How the Forum Works

A structured pipeline from vetting to market entry.

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Innovation Readiness

Innovators undergo rigorous vetting and structuring to ensure commercial viability.

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Investment Pitching

Direct engagement with investors, government agencies, and industry leaders.

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Launch & Scaling

Finalizing strategic partnerships and officially launching products into the market.

Hall 2 Floor Plan

Interactive Floor Plan

Click on any booth to view the innovator profile.

Directory

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2026 COHORT

Featuring 20 Local Market-Ready Innovators

These local innovators are primed for market entry.

GUEST INNOVATORS

Regional Innovation Acceleration Centre (South Africa 🇿🇦)