About Us
Merit-Based Funding
Transparent, competitive selection based on innovation, feasibility, and commercial potential.
Ecosystem Support
Beyond capital — mentorship, market access, and network partnerships.
National Impact
Measurable contribution to Botswana's knowledge-economy transition and diversification.
About Us
The Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF) catalyses Batswana-led innovation by funding, mentoring, and connecting innovators turning breakthrough ideas into commercial enterprises.
Governance
Accountable · TransparentBIF is governed by an independent board of directors appointed for their expertise in innovation, finance, and public policy.
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
A Botswana where innovation drives prosperity — a knowledge economy powered by homegrown ideas.
Our Mission
To fund, mentor, and connect Botswana's innovators — transforming breakthrough ideas into viable, scalable enterprises.
Our Values
Innovation · Integrity · Impact · Collaboration · Excellence
Our Strategic Objectives
Stimulate innovation and R&D activity across priority sectors.
Bridge the funding gap for pre-commercialisation innovations.
Nurture a thriving entrepreneurial culture across Botswana.
Accelerate technology transfer and commercialisation pathways.
Create sustainable, high-value jobs for Batswana.
Diversify the national economy beyond traditional commodity sectors.
A Snapshot of Innovations We Have Backed
8 Funded ProjectsSee brief descriptions →
BIF has supported innovators across mining, ICT, clean technology, agriculture, and indigenous knowledge systems. Below are short descriptions of selected funded projects.
Elgenuin — Mining
Geo Tech Alert Pro: a real-time seismic monitoring solution for mining pit walls, protecting lives and assets across Botswana's extractive sector.
Nimbus Engineering — CleanTech
An intelligent precision-irrigation platform addressing water scarcity through automated water management and real-time monitoring.
Anton Tech — ICT
Locally-engineered digital and ICT solutions modernising how Botswana's businesses and institutions operate.
Smartcom Innovations — ICT
Intelligent ICT platforms and digital transformation services tailored to Botswana's industry and public-sector clients.
Sharearide — ICT / Mobility
A digital mobility platform connecting riders and drivers across Botswana's urban corridors with safe, affordable shared transport.
Spectrum Analytics — ICT
Data analytics and AI-driven insight tools that help Botswana's enterprises turn raw operational data into strategic decisions.