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President Paul Kagame congratulating and awarding Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, who took home a cash prize of Rwf50 million on Friday, December 8. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

PHOTOS: Rwandan climate tech startup wins innovator of the year prize

Saturday, December 09, 2023
Gasana Bisetsa Jururyishya, a master's student, whose project is named ‘Farm Vision’
Education

UniPod Rwanda inauguration marks milestone at UR Innovation Week 2023

Saturday, November 11, 2023
Panelists discuss on how to address various challenges during the second Innovation Week to discuss issues pertaining to innovation in Rwanda and beyond. Courtesy
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UR’s GIIH Innovation Week: Rwanda’s innovation model, a unique case for Africa’s future

Thursday, November 09, 2023
Winners of the previous competition. From 8 to 10 November 2023, the University of Rwanda and its African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) are proud to announce the second Innovation week. File
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UR’s second Innovation Week to accelerate sustainable and inclusive innovation in Africa

Friday, November 03, 2023
Tourists get some briefing before visiting mountain Gorillas. Over 2000 participants court in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, this week as the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) holds its first Global Summit in Africa. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Kigali to host over 1000 participants in WTTC's Africa debut

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
(L)Manuel Iglesias, the Country Portfolio Manager at Enabel, emphasized the positive and productive experience of collaborating with NIRDA , as the Director-General of NIRDA, Christian Sekomo Birame addresses media during a news briefing on Friday, October 27 . Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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NIRDA's Open Calls Program boosts firms' competitiveness

Saturday, October 28, 2023
The author of the book Fred Mfuranzima
Others

Beyond Borders of Chuki: A poetic exploration of youth perspectives in African Great Lakes Region

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Dr Jerome Nshimiyimana pitching JoCare project during IAccelerator competition. Courtesy
Health

How Rwandan doctor started telehealth platform to tackle teen pregnancy, SRH

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The session was titled Youth In Digital Health Network Empowering Africa's Youth in Digital Health and was part of Mobile World Congress Kigali’s Health Tech Summit.
Health

Youth in digital health share experiences, advocate for greater inclusivity

Thursday, October 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of Mobile World Congress Kigali at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

We must address mobile access with a sense of urgency – Kagame

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology

200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards

Friday, September 22, 2023
The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, September 15 at the Kigali Serena Hotel. ALL PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
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Celebrating innovation: DOT Rwanda honours graduates and entrepreneurs

Monday, September 18, 2023