Boost Up is a three-part startup support programme organised by the Southern Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC) in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The programme targets startups that use technology and innovation to solve a societal challenge and are looking for skills that could help them to pitch their business and become more investment-ready. The Boost Up series comprises Set Up training events, Stand Up pitch competitions, and the Scale Up incubation programme. Benefits include training events, pitch coaching and competition, and an incubation programme.