The Innovation Village Archives – Page 3 of 3

TIMELY: The Innovation Village launches Business Programme to support Education entrepreneurs as schools re-open

CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020

The Innovation Village, through its EdTech Lab in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works and the Arizona State University Education for Humanity, has launched a business development programme dubbed…

PROFILES: The 10 Ugandan startups that have received USD127,492 from The Innovation Village and Mastercard Foundation’s The 97Fund

CEO ReporterCompany News The Big StorySeptember 23, 2020September 24, 2020

Bringo Fresh (USD 10,000) Launched onto the Ugandan market in June, 2018 by CEO and founder Brian Matsiko, Bringo Fresh is an e-commerce platform that bridges Ugandan farmers and technology…

The 97Fund announces first cohort of investments

CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 23, 2020September 23, 2020

The 97Fund has announced the first five investment beneficiaries under The 97 COVID-19 Relief Fund. The companies, Bringo Fresh, Famunera, Med X International, Minute5 and Xente are joining The 97Fund…

The 97fund Launches UGX3.6 billion Covid-19 Relief Fund

CEO ReporterCompany NewsAugust 28, 2020August 28, 2020

The 97Fund, a Ugandan domiciled Open-end Investment Vehicle (HoldCo) that invests in high growth early stage companies in Africa, has launched a $1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund (the “Fund”). The…

OPINION: Are Ugandan insurers COVID-19 ready?

Muhereza KyamuteteraThought LeadershipApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

By Evelyn Atim The world has suddenly woken up to the fact that our greatest strength – our interconnectedness is currently working against us. As of 15th April 2020, the…