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 Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, is emerging as a vibrant hub for startups and innovation. With a focus on education, infrastructure, events, and public sector incentives, the Windhoek startup ecosystem is rapidly growing. 
 Initiatives like the <a href="https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/research/research-activities/namibian-german-incubator">Namibian German Incubator</a> and the <a href="http://nbii.nust.na/">Namibia Business Innovation Institute</a> provide training, mentoring, and support to aspiring entrepreneurs. The city’s well-developed infrastructure, including a robust road network, facilitates connectivity and accessibility. 
 Events like the Techstars Startup Weekend Windhoek bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to foster collaboration and idea exchange. The public sector plays a vital role in supporting startups through initiatives like StartUp Namibia, which aims to create job opportunities and build a vibrant ecosystem across the country. 
 The German development agency, GIZ, supports the Namibian government in enhancing the startup ecosystem, while the National Youth Council (NYC) provides funding for startups. The Namibia Investment Center assists foreign investors, contributing to the growth of the ecosystem. 
 The <a href="https://startupnam.org/">StartUp Namibia</a> Basecamp serves as a startup incubator and co-working space, nurturing innovative ideas and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs. 
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 Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, is emerging as a vibrant hub for startups and innovation. With a focus on education, infrastructure, events, and public sector incentives, the Windhoek startup ecosystem is rapidly growing. 

 Initiatives like the [Namibian German Incubator](https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/research/research-activities/namibian-german-incubator) and the [Namibia Business Innovation Institute](http://nbii.nust.na/) provide training, mentoring, and support to aspiring entrepreneurs. The city's well-developed infrastructure, including a robust road network, facilitates connectivity and accessibility. 

 Events like the Techstars Startup Weekend Windhoek bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to foster collaboration and idea exchange. The public sector plays a vital role in supporting startups through initiatives like StartUp Namibia, which aims to create job opportunities and build a vibrant ecosystem across the country. 

 The German development agency, GIZ, supports the Namibian government in enhancing the startup ecosystem, while the National Youth Council (NYC) provides funding for startups. The Namibia Investment Center assists foreign investors, contributing to the growth of the ecosystem. 

 The [StartUp Namibia](https://startupnam.org/) Basecamp serves as a startup incubator and co-working space, nurturing innovative ideas and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs.

Southern Africa Innovation Support

Regus - Windhoek, Maerua Mall

CcHUB Namibia

Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia

Sigmotec

Kelp Blue

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy

JABU

Tutors Hub

Paratus

Windhoek is the top startup ecosystem in Namibia and the 4th city in Southern Africa.

In 2025, the startup scene of Windhoek developed considerably and
       increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 104 spots.

Explore Windhoek’s startup ecosystem which ranks 1st in Namibia and 512th globally. Discover startups, unicorns, and exits in Windhoek. Dive into Energy & Environment, which is the best startup industry in Windhoek.

Startup Ecosystem of Windhoek | StartupBlink

Startups in Windhoek excel in Energy & Environment, Foodtech, and Ecommerce & and Retail.
    There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment
    industry. One of the most promising startups in Windhoek in 2025 is
    JABU, Tutors Hub, and Paratus.

With a large variety of initiatives, Windhoek's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Southern Africa. Windhoek offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups.
  Below is a list of Windhoek's most prominent support initiatives:

Within Windhoek there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs
  to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups
represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Windhoek. 

Windhoek is Namibia's 1st best startup
  ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Southern Africa. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people,
   Windhoek is ranked 512th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories
   including JABU.

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 7 #116-50

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Carrera 12a #78-40

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 

MiraKle Lab

VentureSquare

TIPS

Staion Neo

Sinsa

Gangnam Station

Seoul Business Agency

Contents First

Watcha

Lezhin Entertainment

OP.GG

SK Hynix

Bithumb

Fastfive Seocho 2

LocalStitch Yeongdeungpo

An innovative city with a global startup ecosystem

Nikkei

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

Project Ninja

THE BAYS

Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building

Metropolitan Plaza Building

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

YNU Yokohama National University

Locoguide

C Channel

note

PayPay

DM2C Studio

Timee

Regus - Tokyo, Kanda

OpenOffice - Tokyo, Nihonbashi Hakozaki (Open Office)

Regus - Tokyo, Ginza 3-Chome

One of the fastest growing ecosystems in Australia 

River City Labs

Buderim Meeting Rooms

The Boarding Office

INVEST Sunshine Coast

Delorean Project

Inform Ag

Coyo

NutWorks

Zitcha

Servatus

WOTSO

Inbox Workspace

A growing startup ecosystem owing to its workforce and industries.

Wings Accelerator

Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research

The Hive (Pre-Accelerator) program for Women Entrepreneurs

Rose Innovation Hub

Queen’s University Rose Innovation Hub

Queen's University Smith School Of Business

Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Sparq Systems

FireRein

Green Graphite

IPG Photonics Canada

CMC Microsystems

Mosaic Manufacturing

Alon MedTech Ventures

Open Valley

Colab Square

Yokneam Municipality 

Startup Village Yokneam

Augmedics

ForSight Robotics

Rapid Medical

Chain Reaction

K2View

Pitch