Zimbabwe Industrial and Agro-Processing Initiative
The Zim Forward Investment Association (ZimForward) is a membership-based association connecting local and diaspora Zimbabweans to invest, collaborate, and help grow the economy. Through our shared service hubs, training institute (ZiFTI), and transparent investment models using Special Purpose Vehicles, we facilitate access to resources, mentorship, and technical expertise for our member entrepreneurs, farmers, and artisans, making it easier to start, scale, and sustain businesses while driving skills development and economic transformation.
Our Mission
ZimForward connects Zimbabweans at home and abroad to build sustainable industries, strengthen communities, and create real economic opportunities. Through shared service hubs, skills development, and transparent investment models, ZimForward empowers farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and professionals to grow and thrive.
Our Vision
ZimForward envisions a Zimbabwe where communities are empowered to uplift themselves through shared skills, collaborative investment, and innovative development projects. Our long-term goal is to build sustainable, modern, people-driven enterprises that create wealth, jobs, and dignity for every participating member.
Commit to a Project
At ZimForward, we operate on a “Promise to Invest” model, where members and investors indicate their commitment to contribute funds, skills, or expertise to a specific project without transferring money through our platform. This approach allows us to coordinate and gauge interest before any financial or operational resources are committed. Once a project reaches its target number of promised investors, we connect the committed individuals directly with the Project Delivery Team, who manage the project and report progress back to investors. For members offering skills or expertise, interviews or assessments may be conducted to ensure the best fit for the project, creating a high-quality pool of contributors while maintaining transparency, accountability, and effective resource allocation.
Invest
Support and grow promising Zimbabwean ventures. Become part of innovative projects that generate real economic impact.
Funding
Participate in structured investment opportunities through our Shared Service Hubs and Special Purpose Vehicles.Easier Collective Investments
Skills for Shares
Contribute your expertise, time, or resources to mentor, collaborate, and actively support ventures within the ZimForward ecosystem.
Provide Land
Offer your land or community land and benefit as a community benefit trust from investments on your land. Both win