Participants of the MUBS EIIC-UNICEF Bootcamp celebrate receiving seed funding to advance their innovative projects
Thirty-six innovative youth-led projects developed during the MUBS–EIIC-UNICEF Bootcamps have been awarded seed funding by Makerere University Business School’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Incubation Centre (MUBS–EIIC) in partnership with UNICEF.
Each project received $100 to support prototype development, enabling young innovators transform ideas into practical solutions in technology, social impact, and community development. The bootcamps, held over three months, brought together more than 150 participants from across Uganda, providing mentorship, practical training, and opportunities to tackle real-world challenges.
Dr. Diana Ntamu, Director of MUBS–EIIC, said the bootcamps are designed to equip young people with the skills, resources, and confidence to become innovators and drivers of positive change, emphasising that youth are a promise, not a problem.
Projects ranged from digital education tools to sustainable agriculture initiatives and social enterprises, showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial spirit. The seed funding will enable participants to refine prototypes, conduct pilot testing, and scale initiatives with continued support from MUBS–EIIC and UNICEF mentors. Through a combined effort, MUBS–EIIC and UNICEF are empowering Uganda’s youth to become innovators and change-makers, developing solutions that positively impact both communities and the nation.