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Innovate Rwanda 2.0 – A whole new level
Many companies and particularly startups face challenges due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is now even important for these organizations to collaborate and get access to funding. With its new rollout, Innovate Rwanda comes with new features and sections which boost support for companies on the platform.
How the DigiCenter fits into Rwanda’s Tech Hub/Incubator Ecosystem
A thriving ecosystem is a hallmark of a growing and vibrant ecosystem. Not only capacity-building but also incubator programs are important drivers for the growth of start-ups in Rwanda. This article explores the role being played by the DigiCenter to enhance Rwanda’s tech/incubator ecosystem.
Using Virtual Labs for hands-on science classes in Rwandan primary and secondary schools
Information and communication technologies are changing the teaching and learning process around the world. Virtual learning environments are one of the most common technologies that schools are adopting today. Also Rwanda has made continuous efforts to digitize study materials. One of the new advancements is the Virtual Labs in Education Software.
Solving Transport Challenges in Rwanda – #TechifyMobility2020
Intelligent city and mobility concepts are crucial to prepare Rwanda for growing cities. Read here how the #TechifyMobilityChallenge2020 contributes to the development of smart transport solutions in Rwanda.
Working together to create an inclusive Tech-Ecosystem with the Digital Ecosystem Mapping Tool
Startups in Rwanda often rely exclusively on personal networks to do business. Moreover, collaboration is limited and there is a risk of double efforts happening in the country. Raising funds is difficult, limiting startups in growing or surviving at the market. Read here how the Digital Ecosystem Mapping Tool can solve this issue serving as a directory and matchmaking platform for tech-companies and investors.
Digital products Made in Rwanda – Why scaling and tapping into new markets is so important
Scaling digital products and entering new markets is important for tech companies to succeed in the long run. However, scaling in Rwanda often proves difficult due to local conditions. Read here why opening new markets is essential for Rwandan tech start-ups.
The WeCode Programme: Why teaching women in Rwanda how to code is crucial for the tech sector
Women in ICT in Rwanda are still not as accepted and low in numbers compared to their male counterparts. In order to overcome the lack of access to quality training, gender bias from employers and the low representation of women in the tech sector, Moringa , GIZ and the Rwandan government have brought the initiative WeCode into life. In this blog article we want to tell the story of Delphine and Anna and many other women that received ICT trainings during the WeCode initiative giving them the chance to pursue their career in the tech sector.
Why telling failure stories as an entrepreneur is important
As an entrepreneur, people take on responsibility for their communities and become role models for future entrepreneurs. For that purpose, the DigiCenter hosted a virtual meeting for interested community members to talk about failures and role models because these topics do often not get the necessary attention. However, every entrepreneur faces them at some point. So let’s talk about them!
Innovate for Women – bridging the Gender Digital Divide through Digital Inclusion of Women
Women in Africa still belong to a vulnerable group, often, being victims of toxic relationships, abusive employers or traditional gender roles. Over the years, ICT solutions have helped women in understanding their rights and breaking out of old patterns. In the Innovate for Women design challenge, digital solutions were developed to empower women in overcoming daily challenges.
Transforming Rwanda into a living Laboratory of Emerging Technologies: MINICT and DigiCenter develop National Emerging Technology Strategy and Action Plan
The Emerging Technologies Strategy and Action Plan sets out essential fourth industrial revolution technologies that Rwanda will focus on over the next five years. Additionally, it includes steps that should be taken to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of falling behind. Rwanda will push the social and economic application of these emerging technologies forward. Hereby, Rwanda will focus on health, education, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and everyday government services to citizens.
Smart Farming in Rwanda – How farmers can increase crop yields through an IoT-based irrigation system
Climate change and dependency on rain-fed farming strongly affect yield production. Smart irrigation can help to overcome these dependencies and to ensure food security. In this article, we introduce an IoT-based smart irrigation system that will assist Rwandan farmers in using the right amount of water and fertilizers for the crops.
Empowering Digital Transformation Champions of Rwanda’s Public Sector
RISA is implementing complex and large-scale projects across different public sectors. That is why it’s crucial for RISA to have skilled employees who can champion the digital transformation nationwide. Therefore, the digital solutions for sustainable development project (DSSD) is supporting RISA with various coachings on different skills.
Training the next IoT-Innovators of Rwanda
Emerging technologies like IoT come with endless new opportunities for Africa. Consequently, there is a need for highly skilled IoT-innovaters all over the continent. That is why the DigiCenter is hosting workshops to train Rwanda’s IoT-professionals of tomorrow.
Voice is natural, voice is human – Building National Language Voice Data Sets
Many countries face the challenge of limited access to technology for the vast majority of people due to language barriers. One of those countries is Rwanda. The Digital Umuganda project proposes the first Kinyarwanda National Language Engine to provide access to technology for the Rwandan population.
Enabling Rwandan Communities to solve Real World Challenges through Machine Learning Trainings
Artificial Intelligence developers and innovators are in high demand on the job market. Therefore, our trainings support skilled newcomers to gain knowledge in machine learning and enable them to create new products and services.
Digital Transformation Meets Art
When Digital Transformation is combined with Art, interesting art pieces can be expected. This blogpost gives insights into our Digital Art Vernissage at the DigiCenter introducing new African artist’s work under the theme Afrotopism.