Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Livelihoods Development Program
The Emerge4Biz-Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Livelihoods Development program adopts a holistic enterprise development approach comprising of enterprise incubation and acceleration, trainings and workshops, mentorship and coaching, capital facilitation and investment linkages, networking and market access support for micro, small and medium enterprises across Malawi and beyond.
45.1%
extreme poverty rate in Southern Africa
41%
MSMEs cite finance access as the primary growth barrier
18%
of Malawi’s population with electricity access (2023)
Top 20
Malawi as one of themost agriculture-reliant economies globally
A context that demands bold action
Malawi and surrounding Southern African countries sit at the intersection of multiple compounding challenges including climate vulnerability, limited energy access, constrained finance and a youth employment crisis.
Emerge4Biz was built specifically to address these intersecting barriers through an integrated, enterprise-led approach that centers sustainability, community and long-term resilience.
Emerge Livelihoods works in agriculture and food security, renewable energy, and climate adaptation sectors where the opportunity for impact is greatest and where enterprise-led solutions can transform livelihoods at scale.
six pathways to enterprise growth
Our holistic approach meets entrepreneurs wherever they are from first idea to high-growth enterprise with the right tools, people, and resources at every stage.
mentorship / coaching
Personalised one-on-one and group guidance from industry experts across climate adaptation, agri-food, renewable energy, financial modelling, storytelling, and investment readiness.
Capital & Investment Links
Seed and scale-up grants from USD 1,000 to USD 25,000, an active investor database, and collaboration with Emerge Fund for credit financing solutions
Network & Market Access
Practical skills in sustainable entrepreneurship, climate-smart agriculture, digital trade, e-commerce, investment access, and market linkages delivered in person and virtually.
Built for everyone who dares to build
Emerge4Biz is intentionally inclusive, welcoming aspiring entrepreneurs and established enterprise owners across every background, age group and community.
Young Innovators
Children (6-17 years) and youth aged 18–35 years building entrepreneurial skills and enterprise ideas from an early stage
Women Entrepreneurs
Women and women-led networks, with targeted support for gender-inclusive economic empowerment
People with Disabilities
Inclusive program design ensuring people with disabilities can access all program pathways
Communities
Cooperatives, Village Savings and Loans Groups, displaced communities and community associations
The change we are building together