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Partners & Investors

Meet the organizations and individuals driving innovation and enterprise development across East Africa

Strategic Partners
Funding Partners
Academic Partners
Investor Profiles
Partnership Benefits

Strategic Partners

Organizations collaborating with MUBIC to drive enterprise development and innovation ecosystem growth

Strategic Partner

United Nations Development Programme

Supporting inclusive innovation and sustainable enterprise development across Uganda.

5+

Years Partnership

75

Enterprises Supported

  • Innovation challenge funding
  • Capacity building programs
  • Market access initiatives
  • Sustainable development focus
Regional Partner

East African Community

Promoting cross-border trade and regional integration for MSMEs across East Africa.

3

Member Countries

45

Export-Ready MSMEs

  • Regional market access
  • Trade compliance training
  • Cross-border networking
  • EAC policy alignment
Network Partner

AfriLabs

Connecting MUBIC to Africa's largest network of innovation hubs and tech communities.

400+

Network Hubs

15

Knowledge Exchanges

  • Pan-African networking
  • Capacity building programs
  • Innovation ecosystem mapping
  • Regional collaboration

Funding Partners

Organizations providing financial support and investment opportunities for MUBIC enterprises

Funding Partner

World Bank Group

Supporting entrepreneurship and innovation through the Uganda Entrepreneurship Development Project.

UGX 2.5B

Total Funding

120

Enterprises Funded

  • Enterprise challenge funds
  • Technical assistance grants
  • Market development support
  • Impact investment readiness
Youth Focus

Mastercard Foundation

Empowering young entrepreneurs through the Young Africa Works initiative.

65%

Youth Beneficiaries

UGX 1.8B

Youth Enterprise Fund

  • Youth entrepreneurship programs
  • Digital skills development
  • Market linkage creation
  • Financial inclusion initiatives

Academic Partners

Universities and research institutions collaborating on innovation, research, and talent development

Research Partner

Makerere University

Collaborating on innovation research, technology transfer, and academic programs.

15

Joint Research Projects

8

Academic Exchanges

  • Research collaboration
  • Faculty exchange programs
  • Student internships
  • Technology commercialization

Investor Profiles

Meet the angel investors, venture capitalists, and impact investors supporting MUBIC enterprises

Dr. Sarah K. Mutebi

Angel Investor & Board Member
East Africa Venture Partners

Seasoned investor with 15+ years experience in early-stage tech investments across East Africa. Focuses on women-led technology startups and green innovations. Portfolio includes 12 successful exits and ongoing investments in 8 growing enterprises.

Investment Focus Areas

Fintech Agritech Women-led Businesses Green Technology E-commerce

UGX 850M

Total Invested

8

Active Investments

3

Board Positions

Partnership Benefits

Discover the mutual benefits of partnering with MUBIC to drive enterprise development and innovation

Market Access

Gain access to vetted, investment-ready enterprises across 15 high-growth sectors in East Africa.

Talent Pipeline

Access a steady stream of trained entrepreneurs and skilled workforce for your industry needs.

Innovation Insights

Stay ahead with early access to emerging trends, technologies, and business models.

Strategic Networking

Connect with other partners, investors, and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.

Become a MUBIC Partner

Join our network of strategic partners and investors driving enterprise success across East Africa. Together, we can build a thriving innovation ecosystem.

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