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James MphandePosted on
12th May, 2026
MUST in partnership with FDH Bank hosted the final MUSTโFDH Start-Up Support Program pitch event on April 30, 2026 at the TFM Centre of Excellence in Blantyre.
The event marked a defining moment for graduates and final-year students transforming bold ideas into real businesses.
Ten shortlisted teams presented their ventures before a panel, each driven by a vision for Malawiโs future.
In the end, five teams were selected for funding support.
In his opening remarks, Professor Wilson Mandala, MUST Deputy Vice Chancellor, thanked FDH Bank for supporting student innovations and stressed the importance of investing in young talent.
He noted that empowering graduates at this stage strengthens innovation and self-reliance.
FDH Bank Deputy Managing Director, George Chitera, reaffirmed the bankโs commitment to youth empowerment through entrepreneurship.
He encouraged the teams to remain disciplined and focused, emphasizing that the support goes beyond ideas to long-term responsibility and impact, alongside continued mentorship in business and finance.
The selected innovations were Drone-Powered Precision Agriculture; Farm-Fresh Malawi, Nyasa Green Holdings Ltd, AI-Dziwa, and Optimum School Management System.
Program lead, Dr Tabitha Nindi-Chigwe, congratulated the winners and urged them to stay focused and innovative.
She encouraged them to turn opportunity into meaningful progress.
The event closed as a celebration of potential, marking the beginning of new entrepreneurial journeys for young innovators shaping the future.