Despite investments being deployed in the country, lots of young Mozambican entrepreneurs do not yet have the skillset to efficiently organise their start-ups to comply with international standards and gain access to many of the tenders that are associated with the energy projects. The Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition is looking to develop key programmes of mentorship or internships at specific companies and institutions to build capacity, skills and knowledge whilst providing engagement in the industry. The programme will provide mentees with regular one to one sessions with their respective mentors, enabling them to ask questions, discuss situations and collaboratively work towards further access to opportunities available within the energy and ancillary sectors.

Mentors will be at the very forefront of local capacity development in Mozambique and will be working with and assisting in the development of Mozambican start-ups who are serious about pursuing careers in and around the energy sector and subsequently have a leading role in a new Local Content initiative.