Through engagement with public and private sector, we identified relevant problem areas with market potential. Startups building a solution addressing one of the problems or working on any other smart city idea can apply to work together with an industry leader and shape their solution into a scalable and market-driven product.
Digital solutions designed to enhance housing affordability and accessibility.
Digital solutions supporting businesses to reach and engage consumers and businesses.
Digital solutions to improve citizens’ access to public services and improve efficiency.
Innovators who are operating in Uganda can apply.
Housing, PropTech, GovTech, Data & Smart Solutions are preferred, but you can still apply if your smart city solution doesn’t fit in the mentioned focus areas.
You must have at least the first version of your product which people are already using; revenue is not a requirement.
Full-time founders are preferred
You should be open to working with partners to co-create and shape your solution.
Apply until: 4th May 2023
The Open Innovation Program (OIP) is commissioned by Make-IT in Africa, a project by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
