Uganda Christian University (UCU) Incubation Hub is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and transform communities.
On September 6, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, UCU Vice Chancellor, officially broke ground for the UCU-Hanze Innovation Hub signifying the onset of construction of the Innovation Hub.
This innovation hub is a result of UCU’s ongoing partnership with Hanze University Foundation in the Netherlands, aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
The UCU Incubation Hub has been actively promoting entrepreneurship development for the past five years, focusing on ideation, incubation, training, mentorship, coaching, and regular exhibitions and workshops.
The hub’s primary goal is to support the UCU community, including students, staff, and the surrounding community, by providing the necessary tools and resources to start and manage successful businesses.
Key Benefits of the Hub include empowering entrepreneurs as it will provide a platform for them to develop their skills and knowledge, enabling them to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
By supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, the hub will contribute to the economic development of the surrounding community.
The hub also aims to foster a culture of innovation, encouraging entrepreneurs to develop creative solutions to real-world problems.
With the construction of the UCU Innovation Hub underway, the future looks bright for entrepreneurs and the UCU community.
This hub will not only provide a platform for innovation and growth but also contribute to the economic development of the surrounding community.
The hub is currently housed in the former Thelma Hall, Honors College Residence.
To further support entrepreneurs, UCU through the Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Innovations has established the UCU Innovation Fund, which provides financial support to help businesses grow and become sustainable.
Compiled by: Irene Best Nyapendi
Edited by: Harriet Adong, UCU Director Communication and Public Relations (Vice Chancellor’s Division)
