1. Brief Description
The Kabalega Business & Innovation Expo is the flagship trade, innovation, and networking platform of Kabalega Independence Week 2025. It showcases the creativity, enterprise, and resilience of Uganda’s SMEs, startups, youth innovators, and development actors—creating space for business growth, investment, and policy dialogue in the heart of the Albertine region.
Date: October 02nd – 04th, 2025
Venue: Hoima Booma Grounds
- Objective & Purpose
- To promote entrepreneurship, local content, and innovation across sectors.
- To connect MSMEs, youth innovators, investors, and development partners.
- To spotlight ESG-aligned initiatives and regional investment opportunities.
- To support business learning, trade linkages, and technology exchange.
- Target Audience
- Youth innovators
- SMEs, cooperatives, & artisans
- Financial institutions, incubators & accelerators
- Development agencies, CSR/ESG departments
- Government ministries, local authorities & regulators
- Oil & gas sector service providers and contractors
- Why Participate / Sponsor / Partner
- Brand visibility among entrepreneurs, innovators, and decision-makers
- Exhibitor booths to showcase products, services, or tech solutions
- Speaking opportunities in panels, workshops, and business clinics
- Access to recruitment, mentorship, and partnership opportunities
- Strengthened local presence in a high-growth economic zone
- Contribution to job creation and enterprise development
- Key Highlights
- SME Exhibition Zone
- Innovation Pavilion for Youth Startups
- Business Clinics & Masterclasses (Finance, Marketing, Legal, etc.)
- Investment & ESG Dialogues
- Women in Enterprise Session
- Access-to-Finance Pitch Session
- Engagement / Contact
📩 expo@kabalegafoundation.org
📞 +256-764-754259
🎯 Book a booth or request sponsorship kit
🔗 www.kabalegafoundation.org
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