We are pleased to announce that the annual Mtukule Mnzako Grant applications will be open to the general public for applications on 23rd September 2021 and will close on 20th October 2021 with five nominees to be announced on 30th October 2021 and winners announced on 15th November.
The inaugural Mtukule Mnzako Grant awarded MK500,000 and MK200,000 to two winners in October last year. This year we are keeping with the tradition to award one Innovative idea.
Mtukule Mnzako is a grant that solicits funds from well-wishers and was founded in 2020 by Pemphero Mphande to support young, less privileged Malawians with innovative business ideas that lack access to capital. In the inaugural year, we received 712 applications from which Mike Lulu Ten, a 25-year-old MUST graduate walked away the winner.
With the funds, he is building a human-powered Nebuliser. This is a machine used by respiratory problem patients to take medication. The innovation if successful will not need electrical power.
At the start of this year, Pemphero Mphande started fundraising for this grant and raised a total of MK287,000. He will add the remaining 213,000 to make the total.
The grant targets solutions that require less capital, are easily scalable and can create job opportunities for others. To apply, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age. Those younger than 15 with outstanding innovations will be considered.
For inquiries or contributions to increase the prize, contact +265 991 93 82 36 on WhatsApp or call.
Brian Chumbi
Mtukule Mnzako Manager