Siemens Stiftung & GIZ seek Kenyan enterprises for high-impact R&D projects in e-mobility, with contracts from $30K to $70K. Deadline: December 18, 2024.
The MajiPreneurs Hackathon 2025 is a two-day innovation event for young entrepreneurs (18-30 years old) tackling Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges. Participants will form teams of 2-4 members, develop their ideas with expert coaching, and pitch for a chance to win awards at the Majipreneurs Summit in Kampala (April 3-4, 2025). Deadline to apply: March 9, 2025.
The Hive Accelerator is supporting high-growth, locally-led Ugandan startups with mentorship, investment readiness training, and funding opportunities. Selected startups will undergo a three-month accelerator program, with four startups per cohort receiving $15,000 in funding. Apply online by March 16, 2025 for a chance to participate.
The Innovation Hub Manager Masterclass is a free monthly online session designed to help university innovation leaders and entrepreneurship educators build thriving innovation hubs. This session focuses on Intellectual Property (IP) protection and offers practical insights into safeguarding innovations.
The UCIF, funded by the UK Government, supports innovations addressing climate change in Uganda’s agriculture sector. Open to individuals and organizations, the program offers seed funding (£10K–£200K), technical support, and investor linkages. Innovations must be piloted in northern Uganda or refugee settlements. Applications begin with a concept note via the CSJ website.
WE4D is supporting women-led SMEs in green sectors to adopt Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certification through training, mentorship, and certification support. Eligible businesses will receive coaching, internal auditing skills, and assistance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification. Apply online by April 30, 2025 for a chance to participate.
The ClimateLaunchpad 2025 competition supports green business ideas tackling climate change. Ugandan startups can win mentorship, exposure, investor connections, and funding, with a chance to compete in Vienna, Austria. Apply by May 16, 2025. #ClimateInnovation #GreenEntrepreneurship #Uganda #CleanEnergy #ClimateLaunchpad
