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We are proud to welcome Vusi Thembekwayo to our Board of Directors. Well known for his thought-provoking business leadership on solving Africa’s economic issues, Vusi joins The Village to support our goal to unlock and enable potential among the youth.
Welcome,
@VusiThembekwayo
!
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Meet
@geofrey_muta
, the man revolutionizing the last-mile delivery through electric bicycles. Through Karaa Africa, he has built an eco-friendly bicycles focused on sustainability and efficiency set to transform the delivery industry.
Here is his story
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Our
#BoostWithFacebook
webinar series will introduce you to the essential digital skills and knowledge that you need in order for your business to thrive. Sign up here: to join.
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The pandemic has brought new urgency to embrace digital platforms for business recovery. Sign up here for our webinar series where you will learn more about how your business can survive the pandemic shock with digital platforms.
#BoostWithFacebook
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Our Business Analyst, Tevin Rwamahe, will be live on
@ntvuganda
today at 8am, sharing about supporting the startup ecosystem . Tune in!
#NINJAAcceleratorUg
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If you are not here yet, we are still here.…
@VusiThembekwayo
in the house
@MotivUG
Come through…
#VusiatTheVillage
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Last week, we were thrilled to host
@VusiThembekwayo
at our
#MakerSpace
@MotivUG
. If you missed the exhilarating session, watch some highlights with words of wisdom. Listen to key insights, empowering advice, and valuable lessons that can transform your personal and…
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The Valley of death, a crucial cycle during the growth of a business is possibly one of the biggest hinderances to entrepreneurial growth. Founders mostly give up during this period and yet it is part of a startup’s lifecycle.
Today, we host
@VusiThembekwayo
@MotivUG
to discuss…
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Today, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
@MoICT_Ug
geared towards driving the ICT innovation agenda in Uganda. The move intends to create a digitally driven economy and realize the universal goals of inclusion and economic progress through digital innovation.
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Tevin Rwamahe (
@tevin_rt
), our Business Analyst enjoys working with entrepreneurs solving today's challenges because it encourages agility, creativity and open-mindedness. He shares more about his experience working with innovators and his vision for the ecosystem.
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The future of work is more digital than people have imagined. SMEs must now appreciate the use of digital tools for business growth. Join us for our
#BoostWithFacebook
webinar series to understand how you can build agile businesses using digital platforms.
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Reading is the greatest form of condensing knowledge that has been written for 5-7 years for your absorption. In today's world, there is no excuse for not knowing.
Watch
#TIVPowerTalks
with
@VusiThembekwayo
on
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We’re on the verge of a new dawn! Are you ready to join the digital evolution and embrace what is to come.
#Digitalinclusion
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We are at
@MotivUG
, the entrepreneurial makerspace ready to set in motion an enabler for young business solutions, the
@youngafricawks
program by our partners,
@MastercardFdn
. Catch it live on
@nbstv
.
#YoungAfricaWorks
#YouthTukole
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Today in partnership with
@JicaUganda
, we hosted a delegation of select Japanese Tech companies who are in the country for an ICT Business study tour.
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It’s a wrap. Special thanks to our partners, innovators and players in the ecosystem who joined us for Digital Economy Program showcase and made it a success. We are grateful for the knowledge & insights that were shared on driving the digitalization agenda.
#DigitalinclusionUG
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Today, in partnership with the
@GabulaRoyal
, we took a monumental step forward in their shared mission to empower and uplift youth, beginning with the Busoga region and extending beyond. The signing of the MOU signifies a commitment to driving positive change and creating…
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The recent
#FreelancersLounge
was a resounding success! The event focused on "Crafting a Winning Entrepreneurial Mindset," and featured a distinguished panel of entrepreneurs including
@KirungiPaul
,
@boris_nahabwe
, and
@PNassuna
where the central theme of the discussion revolved…
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Innovator, Entrepreneur or Big dreamer. Which one are you?
#GameChangersMbarara
#TheVillageInMbarara
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The Open-Source Summit Kampala themed “A future of sustainable open-source ecosystem” is on! The event is to encourage organizations adopt the open-source solutions and build a healthy tech community in Uganda.
#OSSK2022
@tunga_io
@oscakampala
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#proudmoment
A huge congratulations to
@hnmuks
, our LegalTech Lab Lead, for winning the prestigious Legal Innovation Award at the Uganda Law Society Women in Law Conference Awards 2023! Her exceptional contributions to the advancement of innovation and technology in Law through…
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In the last three days, 30 entrepreneurs have pitched their new ideas aimed at breathing life into the tourism sector. Today, 20 of them have defended their solutions before judges. The top 15 winners will now be supported with a seed grant of up to Shs150m to build solutions.
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Happening now: The Global Legal Hackathon in partnership with
@katslaw1
and
@InnovateLawAfri
is aimed at developing innovative solutions for improving the Legal sector. 7 startups are pitching their ideas to a panel of judges. Follow the conversation using
#GLH2022
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A team of 42 students from Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden have visited our Kampala offices today. As part of an internship exchange program, the students are assessing the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Uganda.
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#Day2
of the
#FutureLawyerWeek
is on, and we have been joined by justice innovators, tech enthusiasts & developers ready to participate in the
#Access2Justice
Hackathon with the end goal of developing practical tech-enabled solutions to bridge the access to justice gap in Uganda.
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We're thrilled to announce that we've signed a partnership with the
@ug_lawsociety
. This collaboration aims to advance Innovation and Technology within the legal industry, shaping the future of legal practice.
Working through our
@FutureLabsLegal
, we'll contribute to creating…
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His unfortunate experience propelled him to create an
@omnistudentcard
, a financial solution aimed at helping learners manage their expenditure while giving parents the chance to manage their children’s spending. Here is the story of
@kazooramichael
, CEO of Xazu technologies.
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Last week was remarkable at
#TheVillage
as we welcomed the Hon. State Minister of Finance for Investment & Privatisation
@HonAniteEvelyn
. A tour brimming with optimism and ideas, key topics of our discussions- collaboration, partnerships & building an enabling ecosystem for…
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to all who made our recent Village Soiree a resounding success!
To our incredible speakers
@YahfoufiM
, and
@duncantrust
who shared their wisdom and experiences, our start up community partner
@imaginary1ine
for organising the event, and most importantly,…
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What is more gratifying than learning from your fellow entrepreneurs?
We’re in Gulu for the first
#Founders4Founders
workshop where entrepreneurs are going to be trained about how to deal with different aspects of being an entrepreneur. Follow the conversation.
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#TheFounderstoFounders
fireside chat, hosted yesterday was an engaging and enlightening evening that brought together a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, professionals, founders and enthusiasts all united by ideas and solutions meant to serve communities and solve African…
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Turn the Dial to 91.2 Crooze FM, The Village is Live on Radio as we talk about The Innovation Village and the launch in Mbarara.
#GameChangersMbarara
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Africa is witnessing a significant surge in freelancing, with the number of
#freelancers
steadily increasing based mostly on
#Writing
,
#Translation
,
#GraphicDesign
,
#WebDevelopment
,
#AudioVisual
#DigitalMarketing
services, and more. In Uganda, the gig economy is thriving, with…
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Today, we recognize and appreciate the strength, resilience, and talent of the women on our team. Cheers to you all for challenging us, inspiring us and making our work meaningful - we celebrate and honor your hard work every day.
Happy Women's Day!
#EmbraceEquality
#IWD2023
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It doesn’t matter which sector you are innovating in, The Innovation Village wants to meet you. We are in Mbarara, to stay and build with entrepreneurs.
#GameChangersMbarara
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Through our partner
@CenteTech
, we were delighted to join
@mtnug
for the official launch of
#MTNACE
program intended to provide digital skilling, technical business skilling and incubation support to over 169 youth across the country.
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According to the World Economic Forum – Global Gender Report 2022, the percentage of female led enterprises dropped from 5% in 2019 to 2% in 2021 mainly due to limited exposure of women in leadership, technology, or innovation-related skills.
Today, we were thrilled to join…
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#TBThursday
Last month, we had a blast meeting young people at our
#freelancerslounge
, a platform set for freelancers to share, interact and have more insightful conversations about their successes and challenges in the gig economy.
If you missed, checkout here what went down!
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20 young women have graduated from the 6th Cohort of
@ETCeducation
’s
#100DaysofCode
program where they were equipped with coding and programming skills.
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Happening now: Our
#FutureofEducation
demo day, with 10 teams showcasing their solutions to reinvent the Education sector. Follow the conversation live on our Twitter and YouTube (The Innovation Village Kampala)
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Today, we hosted
#LegalTech
innovators and justice enthusiasts to our inaugural
#LegalTechExpo
. A platform created to showcase innovative legal solutions and support its advancement while fostering collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders within the ecosystem.
#LegalTechLab
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Today, we have launched the second cohort of our SOAR program, an initiative that is supporting early-stage start-ups on business concept refinement, business development and getting investment ready.
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#DayOne
of
#TechLawMootUg2022
has been extremely educative and interactive for the young lawyers & students. The discussion covered varied aspect of technology laws, their legal & regulatory applications and how these laws affect and protects the privacy concerns of customers.
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Geoffrey Mutabazi knows too well the need for electricity in the digital era. He created
@ChargeKo
to make the experience for many better. "We are making operating battery powered devices more affordable. We are doing this by setting up phone charging stations in public places.”
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To try out their pitching muscle, a panel from The Innovation Village has been set up to listen and advise as the entrepreneurs, pitch their ideas. So many interesting ideas being presented. We will be streaming to you live from The Village.
#GameChangersMbarara
#MbararaLaunch
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Hey trailblazers! Our monthly
#Villagesoiree
is happening again and this month, we're deep diving into 'Leveraging the Growth of E-commerce in Africa'.
If you are a forward-thinking entrepreneur, this is your spot. Join us every third Friday of the month, as we learn, network,…
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The future of tech is female, and today, we are excited to be hosting a
#WomenTechMakers
event to celebrate the incredible works of female founders who are breaking the barriers to create a more inclusive & diverse tech industry. Join the conversation here
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For
@geofrey_muta
Founder
@ChargeKo
, 2023 is their year. The
#power
solutions driven
#startup
looks forward to a few major groundbreaking launches and promises to go hard across the African continent. Take a read to see their ambition for the
#NewYear2023
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#HappeningNow
is the official showcase of our groundbreaking digital transformation program that will unlock the power of shared digital infrastructure and partnerships to support innovators building solutions for last mile users.
Join us Live on
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Season’s greetings from the
@tubayotravel
family! The startup is putting the shine in our holidays with some great ideas. Joseph Muwendo, the Marketing Manager, shares how they are making the most out of
#Christmas
this year. Enjoy your holidays!🎄🎅
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Together with
@PollicyOrg
,
#DataFestKampala
wraps up our countrywide engagement on how best data can be leveraged to monitor progress, create inclusivity, connect people, and improve resource allocation & service delivery to communities. Thanks to all who made
#DFA22
a success.
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The 10th
@AfriFintech
held in Lusaka, Zambia, was insightful for us and the
#DigitalEconomyProgram
technology partners
@AxiomZorn
,
@gnugridcrb
,
@servicecopsug1
, and
@MobiPayAgroSys
.
The event offered a platform to showcase cutting-edge technology solutions, promote economic…
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#BuildFriday
Happening now is
#OpenDay
session, start-ups showcasing their solutions at
@MOTIV
Some include:
@tubayotravel
,
@waape_
,
@EasyRideUG
,
@KaCyberApp
,
#spurfoodltd
and
#springpesa
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Happening now at The Village:
#ROLIFutureMeMentorship
Session on Goal Setting and Accountability with our Team Lead,
@CKJapheth
,
@Rukhshana
and
@Comrade_Otoa
.
You can also join us here:
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We have been to the North, the East, the Central and now we are headed West.
#LaunchingInMbarara
#TheInnovationVillageMbarara
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73.4% of young developers are under the age of 30 and fast growing. We are conducting a survey to better understand the current developer's landscape, and what support they require to thrive both as entrepreneurs & workers in the tech ecosystem.
Share👉
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At 11am EAT, head over to
@VusiThembekwayo
’s Instagram and watch the live chat
#BreakfastWithVusi
, with our Lead,
@CKJapheth
joining in to discuss how to build high-scale tech businesses during chaos. You don’t want to miss this!
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Happening now: Our 2022
#DevFestKampala
event is underway
@motivug
. We will be connecting with fellow developers and tech enthusiasts to equip each other with skills in latest google technologies as well as share opportunities. Join us virtually via:
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10 teams will each present their ideas on how they will transform the
#FutureOfMedia
.
Join the Demo Day here
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Last weekend was a blast at
#DevFestMbarara
, where we partnered with Google Developer Groups (GDG) Mbarara for an incredible tech experience! Developers dived into a world of diverse skills, covering both technical and entrepreneurial aspects which are crucial for staying…
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Exciting news! Today, we have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
@KPMG
and
@DailyMonitor
for the Top 100 survey, launching a transformative initiative focused on Enterprise Strengthening through technology-enabled innovation for accelerated growth. Through the…
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After an intensive Accelerator program, we are excited to announce the winners of our
#FutureofEducation
program. Congratulations to
@KAINOafrica
, ThinkPlay and Nimarungi who have emerged winners after pitching at our demo day last week.
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"
@MastercardFdn
has a vision of a world where everyone has a chance to learn and prosper. In Africa, we work to achieve this goal through the Young Africa works strategy to enable 30 million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030"
@armbukenya
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In 2020
@JicaUganda
launched a Startup support program dubbed Next Innovation with Japan (
#NINJA
) with the end goal of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, introducing incubation programs, mining data, and offering technical support & impact investment among start-ups
#UIW2022
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Uganda's Startup Act Uganda Project, introduced in 2022, is a groundbreaking initiative designed to create a law that empowers and supports the country's burgeoning startup ecosystem. It aims to create an enabling environment that nurtures innovation, fosters entrepreneurship,…
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Happening now: Our 2021 DevFest event is underway
@motivug
. we will be connecting with fellow developers and tech enthusiasts to equip each other with skills in latest technologies as well as share opportunities. Join us virtually via:
#DevFestKampala21
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It’s a full house here at the Empowering the Startup Community Workshop. Ecosystem players from Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana are networking and leveraging each other’s strengths to improve the African startup ecosystem
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Today, only a small fraction of education institutions have integrated hybrid learning, a combination of face2face & online learning, into their learning curriculum. Join us at 6:30pm on
@ntvuganda
as we discuss ways of mainstreaming hybrid models of learning into our institution
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In 2021 the global digital transformation market size was evaluated at $608.72 billion and is expected to grow to 23.1%. Yet Uganda still stands at 39% in Research & Innovation. What more can we do to accelerate digital transformation to include people in hard to reach community?
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“The Sandbox at its core is just a safe space where innovators can test out their innovations in the market around an agreed set of principles with the Regulator, receiving support from us to refine their approach to accessing the market in preparation for scale.”
@ajmukembo
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Kudos to
@MakerereLaw
for winning the inaugural
#TechLawMootUg2022
and special thanks to all the young lawyers & partners who participated & shared with us their legal analysis on technology laws. We strive to foster growth and development of a digitally transformed legal sector.
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Beyond the magnificent scenery, unique wildlife, rich heritage and beautiful cultures. This
#WorldTourismDay
, we recognize innovators who are rethinking of creative ways in which tourism can be done in a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient manner.
#RethinkingTourism
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We are excited to join this year’s edition of the
#NBSHousingBaraza
. Next week, we join
@NBStv
,
@housingfinanceU
,
@NPA_UG
,
@nssfug
,
@URAuganda
&
@PlasconUganda
to unpack the role & contribution of innovations in the housing sector as we make home ownership a reality for Ugandans.
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Innovating the Future of Education: We bring you the 10 selected teams with the best innovative ideas towards our
#FutureofEducation
program for
#PitchPractice
with our mentors ahead of the pitch day next week!
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For ICT to be truly inclusive, women & girls must have equal participation in the digital revolution. As we celebrate, the
#GirlsInICTDay
, we urge you all to invest in digital skills development programs that prioritize girls to acquire skills to succeed in the digital age.
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Embarking on his
#JourneyofBecoming
, 2023 unfolded as a year of growth, partnerships, and expansion at Karaa Africa. "From a modest start with minimal revenue and dedicated riders testing the waters, the business has now tripled its earnings and captured the attention of local…
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We are delighted to announce our partnership with
@AgroConsortium
to drive insurance penetration in the agricultural sector. This collaboration will leverage innovative strategies, programs and initiatives to facilitate the delivery of agricultural insurance.
#DigiitalinclusionUG
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#ThrowbackThursday
In April, we hosted
@Benji_Fernandes
Fernandes, Founder of Tanzanian Startup
@NALAmoney
. Listening to his story was worth it and here is part of his advice to entrepreneurs.
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Without innovation, the media industry suffers amidst emergence of technologies. We need to prepare people who can lead the changes. In partnership with
@dw_akademie
,
@ultimate_UMC
and
@MFAUganda
, we are glad to have hosted a training session for 12 Media Viability Consultants.
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So here we are, in the land of milk and honey. The sun is setting on Mbarara Town, and yet for us, a journey begins. The Innovation Village is here not to visit but to stay and make a home among the dreamers and makers of Mbarara Town. We are excited.💥
#GameChangersMbarara
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Finding ways to support women-led start-ups dominated, today’s discussion at
#UIW2022
. A report released by UN Women in 2017 emphasized the importance of closing the gender gap urging that the move has the potential to add between $10-$17 trillion to the global economy.
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It’s wrap! Our partner,
@MastercardFdn
has finally launched
@youngafricawks
, a program that is going to engage young people by providing a favorable environment for their businesses.
#YoungAfricaWorks
#YouthTukole
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The accelerating challenges that the coronavirus pandemic has had on businesses and economies have played out well in boosting the growth of digital payments globally. This Friday, we’re excited to host
@fenixintl
CCO &
@EzeemoneyUG
Founding partner, Zerubabel Junior Kwebiiha.
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#HappeningNow
@SmartFoundry_
,a Venture studio in Africa, in collaboration with media organizations, has launched the
@rifaly_
platform in Uganda, heralding a shift in the African e-publishing landscape&sparking a revolution in African storytelling with innovation & inclusivity.
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@VusiThembekwayo
:
The Valley of Death….
If the Valley of death has not yet come, leave now, because I can guarantee it is coming. It is going to test you and the people around you. You will question yourself...
#VusiatTheVillage
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Here we are at the final leg of the
#NINJAAcceleratorUg
program. Join us as
@ChapchapAfrica
,
@patasente
,
@EasyMatatu
,
@akellobanker
&
@EndiroCoffee
pitch for an opportunity to raise between USD 500K to 1M.
Register here:
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Today,
@nextmediaug
team led by CEO
@KKariisa
visited our Kampala offices in Ntinda to explore and appreciate startups that are solving today’s challenges.
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Often, most entrepreneurs are focused on ideas and taking them to market, growth of business and survival their immediate priorities. They often overlook intellectual property management failing to acknowledge the invaluable intangible asset that they may have created. Tomorrow,…
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We have converged players in the insurance sector for the official launch of the
#IRAInsureX
program that aims to provide support to innovators to enable them identify opportunities, build and scale their solutions with the end goal of doubling insurance penetration by 2025.
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8
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For so long, the
#tech
industry has been looked at as a boy’s club. Now is the time to change the narrative and level the play field to make tech more inclusive for all. Join us this Saturday for the
#WomenInTech
series to access digital training, mentorship & support networks.
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Finally!
Tomorrow, we get to showcase the
#DigitalEconomy
Program and convene industry experts, partners & Start-ups that are actively building and using technology-enabled solutions to unlock opportunities for smallholder farmers & women in underserved communities across Uganda
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Unemployment, business management challenges, and technology gaps are some of the hurdles faced by entrepreneurs in Uganda today!
#TheStructuredGrowthServicesProgram
, beginning September 2023 is designed to arm you with the essential tools for achieving business success.…
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The Market-Creating Innovation Bootcamp is on-going. 35 Ugandan entrepreneurs who are ready to rethink their business models & transform their approach to addressing challenges in our communities have convened to tap into knowledge of our partners
@LegatumInst
&
@ChristensenInst
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We have kick started our conversation on ways technology can be leveraged to ease
#Access2Justice
. In the room with us today are stakeholders in the sector including
@JLOSUganda
@EUinUG
(Justice and Accountability Reform),
@PoliceUg
and LegalTech
#innovators
.
#FutureofJustice
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As 2022 dawns, we recognize & appreciate our staff for their commitment & dedication for giving us another incredible year full of innovation & growth opportunities for entrepreneurs. It is amazing how much you have accomplished despite the uncertain environment.
Cheers to 2023!
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It's official! We have teamed up with the
@fsme_uganda
to bridge the digital divide in the MSMEs sector in Uganda. Today, MSMEs account for 75% of private sector employment, yet only 16% have access to digital platforms as per the International Trade Centre 2019.
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