What if your toothpaste could do more than just clean your teeth? Meet Spark Herbal Toothpaste—a revolutionary 4-in-1 solution developed by Kisaaliita Dennis, Abaho Adam, and Kigoye Allan Joseph, three entrepreneurial pharmaceutical science students from Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST).
This isn’t just another toothpaste. Spark Herbal Toothpaste is a perfect fusion of innovation and affordability, made with 100% herbal ingredients like clove and guava. It’s fluoride-free and proudly made in Uganda, setting new standards in oral care.
What Makes Spark Herbal Toothpaste Stand Out?
Sure, it offers fresh breath and cavity protection like most toothpastes, but here’s where it truly shines:
- Pain Relief for Sensitive Teeth: Say goodbye to discomfort with Spark’s soothing formula.
- Effective Treatment for Bleeding Gums: Prioritize your gum health without compromise.
- Affordable Excellence: At just UGX 5,000 for 70ml, it’s as affordable as mainstream products—yet packed with pain-relieving benefits.
StartHub Africa’s Journey with Spark Herbal Toothpaste
We first encountered Spark during the Entrepreneurship Development Level 2 Bootcamp, co-developed with the MUST/IUC UCoBS Subproject 5 team. From there, the founders’ journey was nothing short of extraordinary:
- From Classroom to Field: We challenged them to step beyond theory by conducting customer interviews, analyzing competitors, and building a waitlist of interested buyers.
- Initial Support: At the end of the bootcamp, they secured UGX 500,000 and six months of mentorship from Project 5.
- Progress & Launch: Six months later, Spark Herbal Toothpaste hit the market with 63 customers—and their waitlist continues to grow!
- Ongoing Development: We recently trained the team on product development alongside the Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITT) at MUST to prepare them for future funding opportunities.
- Scaling Production: Just yesterday, production of 5,000 tubes began to meet their increasing demand!
What Makes the Spark Team Unstoppable?
- Relentless Drive: They showed up 30 minutes early to every session, eager to learn and grow.
- Strong Team Spirit: With three co-founders fully committed to the project, they meet weekly to monitor progress and set new goals.
- Resourcefulness: When local packaging options fell short, they raised UGX 2.5M from family, friends, and well-wishers to import materials from Alibaba—finding solutions instead of excuses.
We couldn’t be prouder of these incredible innovators. Their story is a powerful reminder that when young entrepreneurs step out of the lab and into the market, magic happens.
