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.
Rise of Tech and Workforce need to meet halfway
Sheba Ayinzabyonna has always held the career of programming in high regard. She graduated with
Talking Innovation: What Alvin Mbugua told Senior Executives
Alvin Mbugua spent the earlier years of his career in West Africa and East Africa
UPSKILL: What 42 Days of Digital Marketing tells us about
The 42-day lockdown in Uganda is nearing its end. While the first lockdown was the
CleanTech: The urgent need for concerted efforts in its adoption
When it comes to climate change, Uganda has been doing one thing right and that
Rethinking youth skilling key to meeting Uganda’s needs
“A well-mentored, well-tutored and well-guided young people are not only an asset to their society
Startups need support to rise from this pandemic
In May 2020, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) compiled its findings on the
Digital Innovation: A Missed Opportunity For Tourism’s Recovery
Before COVID-19 virus arrived in Uganda, the Tourism sector was registering a steady rise in
Technology can enable farmers and agribusinesses to reap big
A compelling projection was made by the World Bank on the future of Agribusiness in
Legal Tech Lab: Taking the lead on innovations for the
In the recent national budget read by newly appointed State Minister for Planning Amos Lugolobi,
Education: Why the sector is ripe for digital disruption
On June 6, 2021, President Museveni delivered his much-anticipated speech in his second address to
Private sector calls for National Startup Policy
Kampala, Uganda; May 27, 2021- Private sector players have asked the government to expedite the
Growth of tech-preneurship is on track but threatened by internet
The 12 per cent levy on internet bundles recently approved by Parliament under the Excise
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