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September 11
Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap
The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »
August 14
Rwanda: From Queues to Clicks - Balancing Digital Innovation With in-Person Banking in Rwanda
"But the banking halls are full of long queues still," expressed Victor in confusion after making yet another payment on his bank's mobile app. Despite heavy investments and rapid… Read more »
June 07
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Proposed Multi-Billion Drone Operations Hub
Rwanda is looking to set up a drone operations center by 2026, as part of the country's efforts to provide accessible and flexible workshop spaces to support the development of… Read more »
June 04
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Researchers Study Feasibility of Turning Rwanda's Fuel Taxi Motorcycles Into Electric
Researchers from University of Rwanda's College of Science and Technology (CST) are investigating the feasibility of transitioning thousands of fuel-powered taxi motorcycles into… Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Is Rwanda Innovation Fund Relevant to Local Startups?
Rwandan entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem stand at the threshold of transforming the country's economic, social, and technological landscape if their funding needs are met. Read more »
January 25
Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation
The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk,… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: How Green Building Is Cost-Effective, Guarantees Long-Term Savings
There are quite many reasons as to why Rwanda chose to go green and they include the need to save the planet, and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Unleash Global Innovation Lab for SDGs Kicks Off in Kigali
Unleash, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating positive change toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has inaugurated its annual global innovation lab in… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Graces Norrsken Africa Week in Kigali
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 8 joined a gathering of Africa-focused leading investors, startups, and industry players, for the official opening of the Norrsken… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Education, Research Key to Global Green, Digital Transition - PM Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said education and research are integral components of the Global Gateway strategy for a green and digital transition. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: 4 Researchers Awarded for Addressing National Societal Challenge
The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18 awarded four researchers for their 'outstanding' contributions to addressing societal challenges at… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: Mobile World Congress Kigali Set to Accelerate Digital Innovation, Enhance Connectivity
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa's largest and most influential connectivity event, is poised to accelerate digital innovation and enhance connectivity, propelling… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Rwandan Students Develop Tech to Power China's First AI Satellite
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) have made a leap in satellite technology by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into China's… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Rwanda: Nine Major Incentives in Rwanda's Proposed Startup Act
Rwanda could soon join a select group of African countries that implemented a startup Act, which the government hopes will spur the development of the country's tech-based services… Read more »
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Student Develops AI Platform to Provide Expert Advice to Farmers
Theofrida Maginga, a PhD candidate at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) at the University of Rwanda (UR) specializing in Embedded Computing Systems is… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: Bridging the Gender Gap - Starlight Africa's Launch of Stem Clubs
More than 200 girls pursuing science combinations in high school gathered on July 7 to participate in the STEM clubs launch event organised by Starlight Africa. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Start-Ups Get U.S.$50,000 Grant, Wider Market From Bill Gates-Funded Initiative
Two Rwandan companies have been announced among 29 African healthcare start-ups that will get funding from Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), an initiative funded by the Bill and… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: Digital Experts Discuss Homegrown Innovations in Africa
In an era marked by the rapid advancement of technology, Africa is emerging as a hub of innovation driven by digital experts. They not only embrace cutting-edge digital solutions… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Rwanda: Five Key Elements for Smart Cities Amid Population Growth
Rwanda's development ambitions call for more investment in smart city solutions to design a place fit to accommodate the growing population. Read more »
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart City
Kigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Innovator Among 10 to Get U.S.$1.5Million Alibaba Funding
Albert Munyabugingo, a Rwandan innovator and co-founder of delivery company VubaVuba, has been named among 10 African entrepreneurs who will share $1.5 million (over Rwf1.7… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Over 50 Pupils Complete Coding, Robotics Courses
Fifty-four pupils from 10 schools in Kigali have completed a coding and robotics boot camp designed for primary school children. This program primarily targeted P.5 students and… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Ranks 5th in Africa for Fintech Startup Funding
In the first half of 2023, Rwanda secured fifth position in fintech startup funding across Africa, according to data compiled by Afridigest's Fintech Transactions Database. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: IPRC Student Invents Tech Prototype to Boost Rice Yields
While still living in his hometown in Kamonyi District back in 2012, Shema Honore Bakundukize noticed his classmates were missing school to scare birds away from rice paddies.… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: Rwanda Hosts Cybertech Africa to Advance Innovation and Combat Cyber Crimes on the Continent
As Africa advances through technological innovations, it is becoming one of the world's fastest-growing regions in terms of innovation and cyber capabilities. However, this… Read more »
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