Stories
Every day we look for ways to deliver impactful solutions for grand challenges by leveraging innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.
Here are some of the stories that have inspired us.
STARTUP FINANCING: SOURCES AND WHY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS MATTER
There is no shortage of good solutions to the problems that plague Uganda, but there
Tech and Data: How The Innovation Village is revolutionizing the
Nestled within The Innovation Village is a major organ that profoundly supports its core work.
The Innovation Village and JICA: Building a game-changing startup ecosystem
In the process of building an entrepreneurial community flowing with an abundance of opportunities, there
THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT LIES IN THESE YOUNG HANDS
Ask any Ugandan about their frustrations with the public transport system and you will get
A year later, many women work on relentlessly
“Rest! What is rest for a mom working in the corporate world?” Grenia Nalumansi laughs
What Could the Future of Education for Uganda Look Like?
“We have spent only four months at school and within that time, all the things
THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Becoming an entrepreneur is a goal for many. The lifestyle, flexibility of working hours and
Unlocking Opportunities in Uganda’s Tech Community
The most experienced developers in Uganda’s tech ecosystem started out over 20 years ago, but
2020 Game Changers : Entrepreneurs who have inspired us through
“When the world locks down, that’s the time game changers start”- Stephen Ahweera. The 21st
MyVillage: The future of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
The year is 2020. The world is shaking up in crisis. Entrepreneurship continues to thrive
Hope, Dreams and Purpose
This is not another success story. We tell many of those and sometimes, they make
Defining the Future of Retail.
Uganda’s retail sector is volatile and has remarkably played an important role in boosting the
Sustaining Innovation Vs Disruptive Innovation: An Innovator’s conundrum
Innovation is not just introducing or implementing new ideas or methods. Innovation is a process
Entrepreneurs build entrepreneurs.
“We rise by lifting others” – Robert Ingersoll Entrepreneurship is a revolution beginning to unfold
Making the dream work: ONE is better than one
The Avengers, without a doubt are the world’s favorite superhero team. We fancy them and
Creating change through collaboration
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the unemployment rate among the youth in Uganda
The Digital Revolution: Guiding Innovation and Creativity
Over the last few years, the penetration and growth of technology has improved drastically, the
GENERATIVE ART: What it is and why you should love
When asked about art of this generation, a good number of people will claim it
THRIVING AND INNOVATING THROUGH A CRISIS
“When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters – one represents
HOW STARTUPS AND TAXES CAN HAVE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP
Uganda is ranked as one of the best entrepreneurial countries with a 28% rate. Unfortunately,
LEGAL GUIDE FOR STARTUPS
Obtaining legal assistance for startups can be confounding, especially when it’s your first time hiring
KNOCK DOWN INNOVATION CHALLENGE (3rd Edition)
There is no doubt that Covid-19 is a serious long-term threat to our economy. Many
Uganda’s Creative Industry: A Gold field worth mining
In the creative industry, even the tiniest of ideas can flicker outstanding workmanship. The ideas
The Mastercard Foundation Launches Its Young Africa Works Strategy in
On Thursday 23rd July 2020, Mastercard foundation launched its Young Africa Works program which is
Ideas to life! – MasterCard Foundation Launches Young Africa Works
Uganda is brimming with an enthusiastic, innovative youth force, whose ideas are often buried before
THE VILLAGE HUSTLE
JUNE 2020The Future Of Media The media industry has proved to be important and flexible
Energy Is A Critical Enabler Of Dignified and Fulfilled Lives
Energy is the engine for economic growth for society and countries as it provides the
Bluer Skies and Cleaner Air Amidst COVID-19 Lock-down
It is unfortunate however, that it had to take a global health crisis like the
Customer Centricity: Must-Have or a Waste of Energy?
If there is anything anyone doing a business needs to reflect upon each day, it
Business Uncertainty Vs New Ways of Work
It is undeniable the role Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play in developing economies. They