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Piloting Regional Innovation Labs

Location: Gulu, Mubende, Fort Portal, Mbale
Client: Private Development Educational Network (PDEN)

Description:
Imuka Access partnered with PDEN to design and implement Regional Innovation Labs across four regions of Uganda. The initiative, under the USAID-YLA Youth Innovation Contest, aimed to unlock youth potential by supporting young innovators in creating inclusive business solutions for agriculture sector actors.

Impact Metrics:

  • Established innovation labs in 4 regions.
  • Trained and empowered over 30 youth innovators to develop impactful solutions.
  • Facilitated collaboration among youth and agriculture stakeholders for sustainable innovation.

Notable Outcomes:

  • Enabled young entrepreneurs to access resources and mentorship to refine their business solutions.
  • Created a platform for inclusive participation among youth and women, fostering economic growth.
  • Positioned Imuka Access as a leader in regional innovation facilitation.