innovation-prize-africa

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "innovation-prize-africa" (175 articles)
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
Featured

Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
State Minister Usta Kaitesi hands over the award to Arianah Atete Kagorora after earning the top prize in the 2024 East African Community (EAC) Essay Writing Competition.
Education

Meet Atete Kagorora, 14-year-old essay writer who scooped EAC top prize

Sunday, March 15, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 2026
RICA alumni who attended the discussions at a stakeholder perspective on employability and impact workshop held on February 13.
Featured

Featured: RICA graduates earn employers' praise as they root for sharper focus on job-ready skills

Monday, February 16, 2026
Students from Rwanda Coding Academy and officials pose for a group photo at the JA Africa regional competition, held from December 3 to 5, 2025, in Abuja.
Featured

Rwanda Coding Academy students reflect on JA Africa regional competition

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Visitors tour a mini-exhibition on Women Entrepreneurship in the cultural and Creative industry. Craish BAHIZI

How Africa’s youth are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Diana Orembe of NovFeed won the first prize, followed by Abraham Mbuthia of Uzapoint and Adriaan Kruger of NuvoteQ in Kigali on Saturday, December 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Featured

Innovation: Who are the biggest winners at Africa’s Business Heroes Awards 2025?

Monday, December 15, 2025
The two-day event, organized in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), brought together African entrepreneurs, students, and investors.
Featured

Experts call for investment in Africa’s homegrown innovations at ABH summit

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Dr Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), speaks with The New Times journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

What it takes to build vaccine manufacturing capacity in emerging markets

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Students who took part in the competition, along with officials, pose for a group photo during the JA Africa Company of the Year competition held in Kigali on November 5. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Featured

Rwanda Coding Academy wins JA Africa Company of the Year competition

Friday, November 07, 2025
The comic book Mutoni; The Innovator of Kiruku was launched on Wednesday, October 29.
Art

New comic book inspires Rwandan students to embrace science, innovation

Friday, October 31, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025