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CURAD is an innovative Agribusiness Incubator established by public-private partnership by Makerere University, NUCAFE and NARO.

Kampala, Uganda
Joined August 2025
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Speaking on behalf of @ED_UFZEPA, Sam Karuhanga, Manager for Exporter Education and Capacity Building, shared key insights during his address: "This forum is a practical contribution to the implementation of Uganda’s national development agenda, particularly Vision 2040, the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and the Ten-Fold Growth Strategy." He also highlighted the need to support export-ready SMEs to achieve inclusive growth, private sector development and agro-industrialisation.
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HAPPENING NOW: The Export Accelerator Forum at Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence, Butabika Kampala. We are discussing fixes to exporter challenges and financing of MSMEs in Uganda to boost national exports and acccess to regional and global markets. #FreeZonesandExportsUg #InclusiveGrowth
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Would you rather spend months figuring out export standards and compliance requirements, or invest in a one-day learning experience from experts, successful exporters and potential business partners? If you are in the coffee, horticulture or agricultural value chain, ease your learning curve by attending the Exporter Accelerator Forum. Participation Fees: UGX 20,000 Book seat: forms.gle/no5RrxoxktEJq54e8 Venue: Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence, Butabika, Kampala #ExportGrowth #ATMS #MSMEs #Exports @ufzepa @CURADOrg @UbuntuGrowth
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Your next business breakthrough could start with one conversation. Enterprise Uganda invites you to the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Conference 2026. Learn from business leaders, exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs and make connections that could help your business grow. 📅 Conference: 19–20 November | PAKASA Forum: 21 November 📍 Enterprise Uganda BDS Centre of Excellence, Butabika, Kampala: All three days are FREE. One registration covers both events. Register FREE now: enterprise.co.ug/program/glo… #GEW2026 #GEWUG2026 #register #business #Pakasa2026 #PakasaForum #entrepreneurship #Uganda
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What an opportunity to be part of a forum that could redefine your export journey! Designed for ambitious exporters looking to confront business barriers, network with industry experts, learn from successful exporters and share experiences that can shape practical solutions to export challenges in standards, regulatory compliance, market access and export financing. Join us on Tuesday 3rd November for the One-Day Export Accelerator Forum. Participation Fees: UGX 20,000 Register now: forms.gle/no5RrxoxktEJq54e8 Venue: Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence, Butabika, Kampala #ExportReadiness #ExportGrowth #ATMS @ufzepa @CURADOrg @UbuntuGrowth
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We were proud to host the Employee-Led Business Symposium held by the Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA) this week at our premises, the Centre of Excellence. This meeting of minds brought together small businesses from all walks of life to share their experiences and journeys. #USSIASymposium #USSIA #EnterpriseUganda
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Ahead of the Export Accelerator Forum, scheduled for 3rd November 2026, Enterprise Uganda convened partners to align priorities and shape a robust program for export-oriented enterprises. Exporters across sectors will engage subject-matter experts on export standards, regulatory compliance, trade documentation, buyer acquisition, market access and export financing. Join us to explore practical pathways to strengthen your cross-border supply contracts. Venue: Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence, Butabika, Kampala Participation Fees: UGX 20,000 Register now: forms.gle/no5RrxoxktEJq54e8  #ExportReadiness #ExportGrowth #ATMS
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"All you need is the drive and the idea to sell to a target market and ability to solve a problem." - Mr. Apollo Ssegawa , CEO @CURADOrg #AYuTeUganda26 Gala #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech @Heifer_Uganda @MAAIF_Uganda @MakUnipod @MastercardFdn LIVE:youtube.com/live/-x2-fxdzHTI…
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"You have the right idea , our role as @CURADOrg is to help you get that idea into a business." - Mr. Apollo Ssegawa at #AYuTeUganda26 Gala #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech WATCH:youtube.com/live/-x2-fxdzHTI… @Heifer_Uganda @CuradOrg @MAAIF_Uganda @MakUniPod
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Moderated by Ainembabazi Samantha, Founder, FREZA Nanotech and AYuTe Alumni, the conversation brings together: 1. Apollo Ssegawa, CEO, @CURADOrg 
2. Assumpta Nakalema, CEO, Hatchrite and AYuTe Alumni
A great idea is only the beginning. What does it take to protect it, finance it, get it into the right markets and ultimately build a youth-led agribusiness that can scale? That is the conversation happening at the AYuTe Season 5 Awards Gala as our panel explores the pathways__
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Three months ago, it started in Jinja. A call went out to young Ugandans with big ideas for agriculture: GO BIG. GO BOLD. From 836 applications to bootcamp, due diligence and Pitch Day, the journey has brought us here. Today, we celebrate the AYuTe Season 5 winners!
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"This season, 836 young people applied to the Challenge. These enterprising young minds said, “Yes, I can try to solve a problem and open doors for opportunities to better myself and others." Mr. William Matovu, Country Director, Heifer International Uganda #AYuTeUganda26
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"The first journey to moving an idea is awareness. Do the youth know that @CURADOrg exists and can support your idea? We have business development managers who look at these ideas."_Apollo Ssegawa  —  CEO, @CURADOrg #AyuteUganda26 #GoBigGoHome
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“Who is your customer?” “How will you scale?” “What makes your solution different?” “What happens with the funding?” At AYuTe Season 5 Pitch Day, the questions pushed young innovators and entrepreneurs to think deeper, defend their ideas and look beyond the pitch.
#HappeningNow Solutions are being pitched, ideas are being tested and the judges are listening closely. Every pitch is a chance to show not just what the solution is, but why it matters and the impact it can create. #AYuTeUganda26 #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech
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From Application to the Pitch Stage! The AYuTe Season 5 journey has brought Nakigude Carolyn this far. Today, it's time to put the learning into action, tell the story and pitch the vision. The stage is ready. #AYuTeUganda26 #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech
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Today, they get to share the vision, make the case and show us what could be possible when the right idea meets the right opportunity. Time to pitch. #AYuTeUganda26 #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech
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One step at a time. One big moment at a time. Timujibwa Nuulu has made it through the AYuTe Season 5 journey and is now ready for the pitch stage. The learning, refining and preparation. Now comes the moment to put it all together. #AYuTeUganda26 #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness
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The pitch may be today but the work started long ago. Behind this moment are countless decisions, lessons, adjustments and plenty of hard work. Today, Kinene Wahab, gets to bring all of that to the AYuTe Season 5 Pitch Day stage.
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Sometimes, you just have to take the leap. Akello Cleopatra has taken theirs, from application to this very moment. Today, they step into the pitch room with an idea they believe is worth building. #AYuTeUganda26 #GoBigGoBold #Agribusiness #Agritech
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SAVE THE DATE! The moment we have been building towards is almost here. Join us as we celebrate the innovators and entrepreneurs who dared to GO BIG. GO BOLD. 🏆 AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda Season 5 Awards Gala Mark your calendar, 24th September is the date!
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