FAQ

To submit your innovation for support:

✅ Submit your project proposal detailing your idea and objectives.
✅ Attach a market needs assessment explaining the demand your innovation addresses.
✅ Include a venture assessment outlining commercialisation and scalability potential.
✅ Attach any publications related to your project, if available.
✅ Provide your proof of concept (prototype sketches, validation data).

If you encounter challenges or need guidance with your submission:

📩 Email: researchandinnovation@staff.msu.ac.zw

We are ready to assist you.

• Access to labs, prototyping equipment, machinery, and workspaces
• Dedicated project technical support from innovation leads, renowned mentors, and industry experts
• Business development and commercialisation pathways
• Funding facilitation and investment linkages
• Intellectual Property (IP) protection and management support
• Capacity building through hackathons, workshops and training
• Access to local and international innovation networks

Your submission is reviewed, and you will be contacted for:

• Clarification or refinement discussions
• An assessment meeting to plan your innovation pathway
• Agreement signing before incubation begins

Yes. All innovations are handled confidentially. We guide you through IP disclosure and protection procedures before public sharing.

Yes. We welcome industry-based and community-based innovators whose projects address national and global development priorities.

Innovation calls and opportunities are shared via:

• The MSU websites and notice boards
• Email newsletters
• Consultations during incubation