March 2026Open
Applications Now Open for Cohort 1
We are accepting expressions of interest from entrepreneurs and SMEs interested in NTFP value chains across Zambia.
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Now accepting applications for Cohort 12
Turn Zambia'sForest WealthInto Business
The Matemo incubator connects entrepreneurs, processors and investors to commercial opportunities in Zambia's non-timber forest product value chains.
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Value Chains
2
Districts
100+
Producer Groups
3yr
Programme
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The Programme
The Matemo incubator is implemented by AVSF Zambia with funding from AFD. It provides structured advisory support, market linkages and direct exposure to buyers and investors — helping startup entrepreneurs and adjacent-sector SMEs build commercially viable enterprises from Zambia's non-timber forest products.
Learn more about the programmeWhat We Offer
Everything you need to build an NTFP enterprise
Business Development
Structured mentorship, market linkages and commercial strategy support tailored to NTFP enterprises.
Community Supply Chains
Direct connections to verified producer groups sustainably harvesting honey, mushrooms and forest products.
Sustainable Sourcing
Access certified, sustainably sourced raw materials from community forests across Muchinga Province.
Compliance Support
Navigate food safety, certification and regulatory requirements for domestic and international markets.
Investment Readiness
Investor-ready documentation, pitch support and connections to growth financing opportunities.
Impact Returns
Build commercial value while delivering measurable conservation and livelihood outcomes.
Value ChainsThree product categories,
Three product categories,
unlimited potential
Zambia's Liquid Gold
Honey
Exceptional organic honey from miombo woodlands, with growing EU and UK export demand.
~2,000t
Annual capacity
Seasonal Superfood
Wild Mushrooms
30+ edible species including chanterelles, harvested sustainably during the rainy season.
30+
Edible species
Diverse Opportunities
Emerging NTFPs
Caterpillars, wild fruits, herbs and resins — high-value products with growing market demand.
10+
Product categories
What's New
Latest Updates
February 2026Milestone
B2B Programme Officially Launched
The Matemo incubator was officially launched in partnership with the Government of Zambia in Mpika.
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January 2026Partnership
Community Producer Agreements Signed
Supply chain agreements signed with producer groups across Mpika and Lavushimanda districts.
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