Incubation Programs
Transforming Concepts into Scalable Ventures
The Innovator’s Launchpad is the Hub’s flagship incubation program designed to help early-stage innovators transform their ideas into viable, scalable digital products.
Through a structured curriculum and hands-on mentorship, founders learn to refine their value propositions, validate markets, design user-centric solutions, and develop business models that can attract funding and partnerships.
The program includes:
- Technical and Business Mentorship: Access to seasoned mentors across ICT, business strategy, and finance.
- Investor-Ready Preparation: Guidance on pitching, product-market fit, and investment readiness.
- Community and Collaboration: A peer learning environment with over 50 active innovators building solutions for national impact.
- Post-Program Support: Top-performing startups gain access to extended incubation and funding linkages.
- Ultimately, the Launchpad is where ideas evolve into sustainable enterprises — bridging creativity, technology, and real-world impact.
Building the Future of Connected Innovation
The IoT Product Development Program supports innovators building hardware-based and connected technology solutions. The program provides technical guidance, prototyping support, and access to the Hub’s fully equipped IoT Lab — featuring 3D printers, soldering stations, computing equipment, and testing tools.
Participants are guided through every stage of IoT product development, including:
- Concept Design and Prototyping
- Hardware and Firmware Integration
- Data Collection and IoT Architecture
- Testing, Validation, and Market Readiness
The goal is to accelerate Uganda’s hardware innovation ecosystem by turning local ideas into globally competitive IoT solutions — from smart agriculture and energy management to environmental monitoring and manufacturing automation.
