1. Brief Description
The Kabalega Innovation Activation Forum is a post-event thought leadership and action platform designed to sustain momentum from Kabalega Independence Week. This forum brings together innovators, investors, academia, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers to explore solutions to community challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborative action. It also serves as a launchpad for the Kabalega Education & Innovation Fund.
Schedule: November, 2025
Venue: Hoima City
2. Objective & Purpose
To activate innovation partnerships aligned with community needs.
To mobilize resources for youth ventures and local solutions.
To evaluate impact from Independence Week and set a forward agenda.
To position Hoima and the Albertine region as a hub for inclusive innovation.
3. Target Audience
Youth startups & innovators
Universities, technical institutes, and researchers
Investors, accelerators, and funders
Development partners & NGOs
Government agencies and regulatory bodies
ESG and sustainability champions
4. Why Participate / Sponsor / Partner
Showcase commitment to innovation, education, and community resilience
Gain early access to promising youth-led solutions
Support the Kabalega Innovation Fund (seed capital, mentorship, incubation)
Network with national and regional innovation stakeholders
Feature in post-event media and impact reporting
5. Key Highlights
Launch of Kabalega Education & Innovation Fund
Top 10 Youth Innovation Pitches & Awards
Roundtable on “Oil, Opportunity & Local Innovation”
Partner Announcements & Funding Commitments
Mentorship Matchmaking & Technical Clinics
Release of Post-Event Impact Report
6. Engagement / Contact
📩 partnerships@kabalegafoundation.org
📞 +256-764-754259
💡 Join as a mentor, funder, exhibitor, or speaker
🔗 www.kabalegafoundation.org
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