Agribusiness incubation

Agriculture Manufacturing Commercial
Description

The innovation entails establishing fully equipped incubation centers designed to accelerate enterprise growth and innovation commercialization. These centers provide access to advanced machinery, production technologies, and technical mentorship to enhance product development and scaling. They also facilitate compliance with national and international quality and safety standards, enabling innovators to overcome market entry barriers and achieve certification for wider market access.

Impact

The innovation promotes inclusive economic growth by creating employment opportunities, especially for youth and women engaged in value addition and agribusiness. It enhances productivity, product quality, and market competitiveness, leading to increased household incomes and community resilience. By supporting innovation and standardization, the centers stimulate local industrialization and contribute to import substitution and export promotion, thereby strengthening the national economy

Target Audience

The main beneficiaries of the innovation are youth and women entrepreneurs engaged in agribusiness and value addition. Other key beneficiaries include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), producer groups, and local innovators seeking to commercialize their products. Indirectly, communities benefit through job creation, improved livelihoods, and access to high-quality, locally produced goods.

Industrial Value Chains
Import Substitution Productivity Acceleration Export-Targeted STI / Export-oriented industrialization
Partnerships

Institutional / Organizational (owned or managed by a university, company, NGO, or government agency)

Innovation Details
Stage: Commercial
Funding Status: Funded
Location: Wakiso, Mukono, Nakaseke, Jinja and Iganga
Innovation Date:

February 17, 2012

Contact Information
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