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Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business

Top funding initiatives available to local startups

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).
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BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
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I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
Minister of Agriculture Telesphore Ndabamenye and Verena Ruzibuka award the overall winner Goodluck Mutoni from Goodness of God Ltd at 2026 AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda. Craish BAHIZI
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Rwandan youth agritech innovators win over Rwf60m in AYuTe Challenge

Friday, May 01, 2026
Participants of agritech innovation programme during a bootcamp by the AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth and Technology) Africa Challenge Rwanda 2026, Heifer International’s flagship
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Top 12 agritech innovators advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2026 bootcamp ahead of grand finale

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Business

How Rwanda’s startups are overcoming barriers to grow

Monday, March 23, 2026
Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy
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I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Teddy Mpinganzima Mugabo, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Green Fund and Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on February 17. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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I&M Bank, Rwanda Green Fund partner to drive agritech SMEs’ growth

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
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Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The top 10 finalists for the 7th edition of the ABH Summit, scheduled for December 12 and 13.
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Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali for 7th edition

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
The New Times

When Angola and Rwanda dream together, Africa moves forward

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, delivers remarks at the EAFF Congress in Kigali on September 30. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Africa’s $70bn food import bill sparks urgent call for investment in local farming

Wednesday, October 01, 2025