Programs
Discover our innovative programs empowering local innovators and entrepreneurs to drive sustainable change in Rwanda and beyond.
Programs Implemented
Ventures Supported
Current Programs
Generation Africa Fellowship Program
Generation Africa Fellowship Program
Generation Africa Fellowship Program provides tailored coaching and mentoring to support the emerging generation of youth agripreneurs. The program’s primary objective is to nurture personal growth through leadership development, coaching, funding opportunities, and access to networks.
Circular Food Systems for Rwanda
Circular Food Systems for Rwanda
IGNITE Challenge – Third Edition
IGNITE Challenge – Third Edition
This year, the IGNITE Challenge will focus on empowering refugees and addressing their livelihood needs. Selected ventures will have access to up to $25,000 in grant funding, 5-month tailored technical support with experts, networking opportunities and access to events, access to market and industry resources, and exposure to potential investors and funding opportunities
AfriCircular Innovators Programme
AfriCircular Innovators Programme
The AfriCircular Innovators Programme is a pivotal initiative for advancing Africa’s circular economy. The programme plays a key role in invigorating the economic vitality of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) a foundational pillars of Africa’s economy, constituting approximately 80% of its business landscape.
develoPPP Ventures
develoPPP Ventures
develoPPP Ventures program supports young companies with business models that improve living conditions in developing or emerging countries and are ready to scale up. With a matching-funds model, the program provides a grant of 100,000 euros for suitable growth investments.
Ireme Invest Circular Economy Programme
Ireme Invest Circular Economy Programme
Past Programs
Smart Kigali Challenge
Smart Kigali Challenge
Techify Mobility 2020
Techify Mobility 2020
Climate Launchpad
Climate Launchpad
Accelerate 2030
Accelerate 2030
Accelerate2030 is a global, multi-stakeholder program with the mission to scale the impact of ventures that tackle the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Deep Dive Africa
Deep Dive Africa
The Deep Dive Africa program aims to connect 40 investment-ready startups from Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Kenya (10 per country) to investors from across the globe.
Lab of Tomorrow
Lab of Tomorrow
The lab of tomorrow (lot) is an open innovation process that aims to tackle challenges related to the food system in Rwanda. It brings together key stakeholders to co–create sustainable entrepreneurial solutions that enhance resilience and improve the lives of the local population.