Established in 2023, Basecamp Business Incubator is a registered non-profit association. The entity operates as a startup incubator and innovation hub and its mission is to empower visionary entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to navigate the complex startup landscape, disrupt their respective sectors and create lasting impact.
Basecamp is committed to fostering innovation, supporting startups and small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and facilitating access to global markets through strategic partnerships.
To build a thriving Namibian startup ecosystem where innovative ideas are able to flourish and grow into sustainable businesses.
To pioneer the transformation of Namibian startups into future-ready leaders in innovation, economic growth and entrepreneurial excellence.
We believe in the transformative potential of entrepreneurial ventures. Startups are agents of disruption and change, engines of innovation and they have a profound impact on society and the economy.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
The Basecamp Internship Programme offers motivated and dynamic individuals an exciting 6-month, paid internship and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant Namibian ecosystem of startups and innovation.
As an intern at Basecamp, candidates engage in a variety of tasks and projects that are critical to the development and support of Basecamp’s incubates. The role is ideal for those who are passionate about entrepreneurship development, data analysis, business administration, and finance.
What We Offer:
Previous Cohort: August 2024 – January 2025
The generally accepted definition of a “startup” is a company in the early or growth stages of operation, usually under three years old, with an innovative product/service or business model which is scalable.
Startup incubators support entrepreneurs through mentorship and short entrepreneurship programmes. Incubators “incubate” ideas with the hope of building a business model and company.
An accelerator is an organisation or programme that offers advice, mentorship and resources to help small businesses grow. Accelerators “accelerate” the growth of an existing enterprise.
Basecamp Business Incubator, a registered non-profit founded in 2023, supports visionary entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and guidance to build impactful startups.