Centre of Excellence
In collaboration with MoringaWise (Netherlands), Drumcorp has established a Centre of Excellence, leveraging their access to export markets and expertise in horticulture to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture.
Education Excellence
The Centre of Excellence includes a state-of-the-art agricultural research and training facility dedicated to advancing knowledge in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Our educational initiatives focus on improving agricultural output, developing environmentally friendly farming practices, and sharing knowledge with the broader community through outreach programs.
State-of-the-Art Research Facility
A cutting-edge agricultural research facility designed to improve agricultural output and develop environmentally friendly farming practices.
Community Outreach Programs
Educational programs designed to share knowledge and best practices with the local farming community.
Nationwide Impact
Research and educational initiatives designed to have a positive impact on agricultural practices across Zimbabwe.
Biotech Education
Educational programs focused on biotechnology applications in agriculture and medicine manufacturing.
Educational Impact
Research Impact
Knowledge Sharing
Industry Development
Market Access
Verbos Academy x Moringa Wize curriculum powering Zimbabwe's next generation of agro innovators.
The School of Excellence blends Dutch technical mastery with local market intelligence. Each module is delivered as an immersive studio pairing classroom strategy with onsite demonstrations, enterprise mentorship, and live investment critiques.
Applied learning studios with on-farm immersion
Cohorts designed for farmers, youth, and agripreneurs
Technology transfer with Dutch horticulture experts
Immersive Simulation
Digital twin labs connect drones, sensors, and field plots in real time.
Participants collaborate inside XR sandboxes to re-design irrigation, soil fertility, and energy flows across the SEZ clusters—with expert feedback from Dutch agronomists.
Curriculum Architecture
Six signature pathways designed to move participants from concept to commercialisation. Each pathway integrates strategy, hands-on labs, and market validation sprints aligned to SEZ cluster priorities.
Module Pathway
Inclusive Business Model Development
Comprehensive training that guides agripreneurs through building inclusive, impact-driven business models tailored to African agricultural markets.
12 weeks
Agripreneurs • SME Leaders • Impact Investors
Immersive Environment
Beyond the classroom, scholars rotate between the Hunyani demonstration farm, renewable energy labs, and the agro-processing innovation hub. Digital twins of the estate allow teams to simulate cluster performance and stress-test business models before deployment.
Learning Journeys
Multi-week sprints combining theory, demonstration plots, and peer-to-peer clinics.
Innovation Studios
Design thinking labs where teams co-build solutions for cluster-specific challenges.
Market Pathways
Investment readiness and export compliance modules preparing teams for scale.
Outgrower Pipeline
1,000 farmers, youth entrepreneurs, and extension officers onboarded by 2026.
Faculty & Partner Network
Global experts from Verbos Business Development and Moringa Wize co-design the curriculum with DrumCorp’s Centre of Excellence faculty, ensuring every module is embedded within SEZ investment priorities.
Verbos Academy
Netherlands
Specialists in inclusive business and climate smart innovation, delivering applied learning for market-ready agritech ventures.
Moringa Wize
Netherlands
Knowledge transfer partner connecting Dutch horticulture expertise with Zimbabwe's agro-industrial ambitions.
Impact Benchmarks
- • 70% of graduates embedded within SEZ cluster enterprises.
- • 40% women-led enterprises accelerated through scholarship pathways.
- • Cross-border exchange with Netherlands R&D institutions every cohort.
R&D & Innovation
The Centre of Excellence is committed to strengthening research and development in climate-resilient agriculture and introducing technologies and innovations from global leading Dutch horticulture.
Our research initiatives focus on developing climate-resilient crop production methods, strengthening ecosystem services, improving water and soil conservation practices, and pioneering regenerative agriculture techniques.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Researching and developing climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies.
Ecosystem Services
Strengthening resilience of ecosystem services through integrated land and watershed management research.
Circular Business Models
Developing and transferring knowledge on circular business models for sustainable agriculture.
Regenerative Agriculture
Pioneering research in regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health and ecosystem function.
Key Research Initiatives
Climate-Resilient Crop Production
Developing crop varieties and production methods that can withstand changing climate conditions while maintaining productivity.
Water Conservation Technologies
Researching and developing advanced water harvesting, storage, and conservation technologies for agricultural use.
Regenerative Agriculture Systems
Developing integrated farming systems that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and sequester carbon while maintaining productivity.