The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a leading public university in Zambia, known for its strong focus on applied knowledge, research, and innovation. CBU emphasizes practical learning and industry engagement, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience to address real-world challenges.

The Centre of Excellence in Transformative Agriculture Commercialisation (TACE) at LUANAR was established with support from the World Bank and the Malawi Government under the Africa Centres of Excellence II Additional Financing (ACE II AF) programme. The center aims to drive commercial farming and industrialization by supporting human capital development and enhancing capacity building for entrepreneurial ecosystem players.

The Women's Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC) was established to empower women and youth by providing access to essential resources and tools for economic advancement. WEAC focuses on transitioning entrepreneurs from the informal to the formal sector, fostering measurable economic and societal change by offering a range of programs, including mentorship, business incubation, financial literacy training, all designed to address barriers faced by women in starting and growing their businesses. WEAC's mission is to promote gender equality in entrepreneurship, aiming for impactful and scalable outcomes.

The Business Development Services Providers Association of Zambia (BDSPAZ) is a non-profit organization established to support the growth and sustainability of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia. BDSPAZ offers high-quality business development services such as policy formulation, sector analysis, capacity building by collaborating with different stakeholders.