iAccelerator promotes an entrepreneurial spirit among youth and encourages them to think critically on issues related to population development issues.
Please join us in congratulating our top 10
#Innovators
for the
#iAccelerator3
challenge!
We wish you all the best, as you prepare to move into the next phase, next year.
The third winning
#iAccelerator4
solution is ‘Tele-mental health (Let’s Reason)’ by Michael Tesfay & Amanda Akaliza, which is an innovation that will be integrated into the universal health coverage system in Rwanda; giving access to affordable Mental Health education & services.
We wish to congratulate our top 10
#Innovators
who applied for
#iAccelerator2
and shared their innovative solutions. We wish you the best as you move on to next stage of the challenge.
3rd Innovators to pitch: Michael Tesfay & Amanda Akaliza
#iAccelerator4
Solution: “Let's reason”, a tele-mental healthcare-integrated app connecting patients to Mental health professionals while offering alternative methods to help alleviate mental health disorders and symptoms.
Thank you to the partners, innovators and everyone who never cease to support youth entrepreneurship!
Our sincere appreciation goes to
@YouthCultureRW
,
@UNFPARwanda
,
@KOICA_Rwanda
and all our collaborators!
To aspiring innovators, see you in the next phase!
#iAccelerator5
Twatangiye kwakira ibitekerezo by’imishinga!
Urubyiruko rwiyandikisha rufite amahirwe yo guhabwa inkunga ya $10,000 yo gushyira mu bikorwa imishinga yarwo, guhugurwa no kurushaho kuyinoza!
Ushobora kwandikisha umushinga wawe muri
#iAccelerator4
, mbere yo ku wa 8 Mutarama 2022!
23rd Innovator to Pitch: Michael Tesfay
#iAccelerator4
Solution: Integrating ‘TeleMental Health’ (the use of telecommunications to provide mental health services) in Rwanda's Universal Health Coverage to create a more resilient health system in regards to Mental Health.
Happening now:
#iAccelerator2
Final Pitching taking place at Cenetra Hotel in Kabuga where our top 10
#Innovators
are pitching their solutions & ideas before a panel of judges in the Health, IT and Business fields.
As our event comes to an end, we would like to thank our partners, judges, collaborators and all the innovators who were part of the
#iAccelerator4
.
The journey continues!
Today, the top 10 young innovators to advance to the Bootcamp phase of
#iAccelerator4
have arrived at Cenetra Hotel, Kabuga, where they will be spending six days, receiving training and being equipped with skills to pitch their projects in the next stage of the competition!
Welcome to the
#iAccelerator4
Final pitching!
Our 10 selected innovators will be pitching for the winning spot! These projects will be addressing problems related to mental health, as well as sexual and reproductive health.
Be sure to follow us for live updates!
This afternoon, a team of judges from
@Imbuto
,
@UNFPARwanda
, and
@YouthCultureRW
are now in the process of selecting the best 40 projects from all the applications. Stay tuned for more updates on the
#iAccelerator3
challenge!
Hello Tweeps!
#iAccelerator3
is back in its 3rd phase! This year we are looking for innovative solutions aimed at availing:
1/
#ASRH
information&services for adolescents&
#YouthWithDisabilities
,
2/ Increasing knowledge on
#MentalHealth
issues,&mitigating the stigma in seeking help.
Muraho neza! Amarushanwa ya
#iAccelerator3
yagarutse mu cyiciro cyayo cya gatatu! Uyu mwaka, tuziga ku mishinga izana impinduka ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
It is with excitement that we present the 4
#iAccelerator
Phase 3 winners!
Selected for originality, expertise, evidence and last but not least, the financial viability of their projects, here are the innovators to be awarded USD 10,000 in seed funding.
Congratulations!
Exciting News!
#iAccelerator
is back in its 2nd phase! This year we are looking for innovative solutions aimed at solving the issue of
#TeenPregnancy
.
Winners stand a chance to take home 10,000USD in seed funding, business development training and more.
#HappeningNow
: The
#iAccelerator4
Youth Forum and Awarding ceremony. Designed to empower and drive young Rwandans towards excellence, the forum offers a space where exceptional speakers are featured to discuss socio-economic and political topics that touch the lives of Rwandans.
The third winners in the
#mentalhealth
category in
#iAccelerator6
are 'MINDORA'!
Their innovative mobile application empowers users to access mental health information and connecting with experts, which will revolutionize mental well-being support.
‘Our goal is to cultivate self-reliant, responsible young individuals who will contribute to Rwanda’s growth and future. A young entrepreneur’s path is not easy, and there will be obstacles. Yet, never doubt your ability to overcome them’ - Elodie Shami, Director General
@Imbuto
.
Our 35th innovators to pitch are HABIYAMBERE Emmanuel and HAFASHIMANA Oresthe. Their
#iAccelerator3
solution is a media platform series titled “Menya Wirinde” that will focus on raising awareness of
#MentalHealth
and availing
#SRH
information and services to the youth.
Our seventh candidate to pitch is a group of Mick Ndayishimiye, Frederick Ntabana, Honoré Isimbi, and Christelle Giraneza U. Their solution to
#iAccelerator2
is to design an interactive game 'Urukundo' and produce an info pack made of a booklet&a game toolkit with
#ASRH
messages.
Hon. Rosemary Mbabazi,
@RMbabazi
, on the importance of
#youth
realising their full potential: "Let’s commit to act now, we don’t know what tomorrow holds, so let’s work together and prepare ourselves today".
#iAccelerator3
The Deputy Director-General of
@Imbuto
Foundation,
@G_Umutesi
, encouraged the youth present, to speak freely and voice their thoughts and insights on how to tackle the issue of drug abuse, in relation to mental health and sexual & reproductive health.
#iAccelerator4
The iAccelerator Programme Challenge is back!
We are happy to announce the return of the iAccelerator Challenge, Phase 4! We are encouraging the Rwandan Youth to think creatively about issues associated with
#SexualReproductiveHealth
and
#MentalHealth
.
#iAcceleratorPhase4
4th Innovator to Pitch: Willine Ikirezi.
#iAccelerator5
solution: "DotPharma," which will provide an integrated virtual health platform where users can book appointments with the health experts for basic consultation, healthcare education and treatment accompaniment.
Our top 15 innovators spent time discussing their ideas and networking with partners, past winners, and other distinguished guests. This provides attendees with a chance to learn directly about these initiatives and their problem-solving approaches.
#iAccelerator6
Meet one of our innovators! Christelle and her team devised a board game
@urukundo_initia
inspiring interactive discussions on
#SexualReproductiveHealth
.
Do you have a solution that reduces
#MentalHealth
stigma&fosters family dialogue on SRH? Apply here:
To all 490 applicants of the
#iAccelerator4
, thank you!
We truly admire your commitment towards impacting Rwanda and addressing issues that touch on the wellbeing of the community.
Follow our social media platforms for more updates.
Stay tuned!
Our 36th candidate to pitch is a group of Innocente Kabasinga,Serge Ndagijimana,Jerôme Bimenyimana&Daniel Sibomana.Their solution for
#iAccelerator2
is creating a YouTube channel with
#SRH
content to be displayed in hospitals, encouraging viewers to denounce GBV&rape cases.
The second winning
#iAccelerator4
solution is ‘JoCare’, a project of Jerome Nshimiyimana, Diane Ishimwe Nzanana and Claude Hirwa Niyibizi that allows young people, including those with disabilities, to discuss SRHR information through friendly, educational tools.
Comedians Mazimpaka Japhet and Iryamukuru Etienne commonly known for their popular slogan “Bigomba Guhinduka” bagged a win in the
#MentalHealth
category! Kudos to them both!
#iAccelerator5
Thank you to all the 501 applicants who submitted their projects for
#iAccelerator5
!
We are grateful for your determination to provide solutions to some of the most challenging issues the Rwandan society faces today.
Stay tuned to our socials for updates on the next steps!
Hello everyone!
The top 40 projects that were selected from 490 applications will pitch their ideas and solutions in front of a panel of judges this coming Friday, 25 March 2022. The first 10 projects that will be selected will continue to the next phase. Stay tuned for updates.
Are you a young Rwandan between 18-30 years old? Interested in
#ASRH
&Rights? Please complete this survey&share what you think is the main challenge that should be addressed for the
#iAcceleratorPhase3
Challenge. Your contribution is appreciated!
Survey👉:
Josiane Umurerwa ni umwe mu bari mu marushanwa ya
#iAccelerator3
,akaba afite umushinga ujyanye n'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.Josiane arakangurira urubyiruko kutigunga ngo bihebe,bagafata umwanya wo gusoma ibitabo,kwandika,gukora imirimo itandukanye,cyangwa gukora siporo.
#NtabeAriNjye
10th Innovator to Pitch: Anneth Mwizerwa
#iAccelerator5
solution: A youth-led project that aims to leverage digital platforms to address mental health issues. It features a YouTube talk show with mental health experts, youth with testimonies & more, to talk about mental health.
Come Thursday is the
#iAccelerator4
Final Pitching, where our top 10 young innovators selected out of the 40 will pitch solutions that promote sexual reproductive health and mental health.
Stay tuned to know the winning innovative solutions!
The
#iAccelerator
programme aims to address challenges faced in the Rwandan society by leveraging the most important resource the country has–its creative and innovative youth.
Dear Youth, start submitting your solutions today, on our website:
Thank you to the youth, our partners and everyone who made the launch of
#iAccelerator5
a success!
Your continued commitment and support towards seeing Rwandan innovators grow is one we are grateful for.
Welcome to the
#iAccelerator5
top 40 pitchings! Here at Cenetra Hotel, Kabuga, 40 young innovators with projects that aim to encourage family dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and to reduce Mental Health stigma, will be pitching in front of a panel of judges!
#SRH
#MH
Muraho neza! Amarushanwa ya
#iAccelerator3
yagarutse mu cyiciro cyayo cya gatatu! Uyu mwaka, tuziga ku mishinga izana impinduka ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
The top first winning
#iAccelerator4
solution is “BohokApp”, a project developed by Rafiki Gentil & Egide Tumukunde which will connect its users to a mental health expert for reliable information.
The fourth winning
#iAccelerator4
solution is ‘URUNGANO Best-Friend Podcasted Book’, a storyboard book project that will provide reliable information on sexual and reproductive health & rights.
1st Innovators to Pitch: Etienne Iryamukuru & Japhet Mazimpaka.
#iAccerator5
solution: “Bigomba Guhinduka,” which directly translates to “It must change.” The team aims to use their famous comedic slogan to encourage people to speak up about
#MentalHealth
issues.
Our 10th candidate to pitch is Patience Mutsinzi. Her solution to
#iAccelerator2
is to produce a TV show that will host various speakers to talk about sexual reproductive health and the many misconceptions around the topic. Inclusive, is a website with the same content.
.
@AwesomityLab
’s CEO, Lionel Mpfizi is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year! He wins a round-trip air ticket to any of
@FlyRwandAir
’s destinations. He has also won a Rwf 2 million cash prize and will be part of the mission to West Africa to explore business opportunities.
4th Innovator to Pitch: Umunyana Marie-Chantal
#iAccelerator4
Solution/Project: “Umubyeyi Elevate”, a mobile & web application designed to be a safe space for women, that will enable women and young parents to share information and learn about SRHR & maternal health.
Our 40th
#Innovators
are Daniel Tuzanesha, Clarisse Uwineza, Levia Kanyanja & Gasagire Anitha Merci. Their solution for
#iAccelerator2
is to produce a TV show with
#SRH
content & invest in a clothes recycling business as an income generation activity benefiting
#teenmothers
.
Don’t let your project stay as an idea in your notes! Submit your solution today to reserve a chance to get the funding and business skills you need to implement it.
Apply for
#iAccelerator5
now at:
As H.E
@FirstLadyRwanda
often says, “every generation has a mission.” This is your time to create, innovate, and impact. We have no doubt that you have in you the ability to be positive agents of change in your lives and in the lives of your communities. -
@G_Umutesi
Out of the top 40 projects, 15 innovative ideas have impressed the judges, and are going through to the next stage of the competition.
Congratulations to the top 15 contestants who made it to the next stage of
#iAccelerator6
!
Hello Everyone!
Tomorrow at 9:00am, the selected top 40 in the
#iAccelerator3
challenge, will pitch their projects in front of a panel of judges. Thereafter the selected top 10 will continue to the next phase!
Keep following us for more updates.
We would like to thank all our partners, and commend their contribution towards our goal of promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth and encouraging them to think critically and creatively on issues related to sexual reproductive health!
#iAccelerator4
Are you a young innovator who seeks to tackle various challenges around promoting family dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and Mental Health?
#iAccelerator5
is looking for you!
Get ready to submit your innovations starting this Tuesday, 1 November!
Gahunda ya
#iAccelerator
yagarutse ku nshuro ya gatanu igenewe urubyiruko rufite imishinga yo guhanga udushya dutanga ibisubizo ku bibazo by'ubuzima bw'imyororokere n'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
Waba witeguye guhatana? Kwiyandikisha biratangira kuri uyu wa Kabiri, 1 Ugushyingo 2022!
Final pitching for
#iAccelerator2
is upon us! Tomorrow, our top 10 innovators will present their ideas and solutions to a panel of judges, who will select the final top 3, to be awarded seed funding of 10,000USD each.
Follow us for updates on tomorrow’s pitching event.
The third winner in the
#SRH
category is Hakizayezu Fabrice and Berwa Derrick’s innovation called ‘Nyigisha'!
Their project aims to provide crucial Sexual Reproductive Health information that will prevent teenage pregnancies and promote HIV prevention measures among youth.
Now comes the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the awarding of the top 6 innovative projects.
Congratulations to our first winners, Sonia Umwali and Aimée Jules Simbi, whose project 'Rango Library' aims to give reliable
#SRH
information to young adolescents in their hometown.
Speaking to the innovators at the
#iAccelerator5
Grande Finale, the Deputy Director General of
@Imbuto
Foundation applauded the finalists for bearing great promise through their innovative solutions that promote the welfare of Rwandan society.
The iAccelerator bootcamp kicked off yesterday with our top 10 innovators! This bootcamp aims to give guidance and mentorship to our innovators as they polish their business ideas for the upcoming pitch contest.
Welcome again to the
#iAccelerator4
!
Today, 40 Innovators will be pitching projects aiming to provide solutions to issues associated with Sexual Reproductive Health and mental health issues.
Stay tuned to learn more from these innovators and their projects!
Kick-starting today's launch of
#iAccelerator4
, Prof. Vincent Sezibera - Director at
@UR_CMHS
, in his welcome remarks, emphasized the need for the youth to take action against drug abuse and to find innovative solutions to challenges such as Mental Health & ASRH.
#ImbutoTurns20
Our 12th candidate to pitch is a group of Patience Nishimagizwe, Jules Iradukunda&Ange Seminega.Their solution to
#iAccelerator2
is to produce audio-visual materials for people living with disabilities, to be used by health care providers while educating&providing
#SRH
services.
‘Healthy minds start with supportive families!’
Celine Bizimungu & Elysée Nshimyumukiza with their project “SafeSpace”, they developed a digital platform that trains families, providing information and tools needed to support loved ones dealing with
#mentalhealth
challenges.
The long awaited day approaches! Tomorrow - Wednesday, the top 40 selected applicants of
#iAccelerator2
will pitch their solutions in front of a panel of judges, from which 10 will advance to the next stage.
Meet our Top 10
#Innovators
that made it through the selection phase of
#iAccelerator2
. Going forward, they will take part in a bootcamp from 18 - 22 November 2019, where they will receive skills development trainings relevant to their proposed solutions.
#iAccelerator2
The top 10 innovators who have moved on to the boot camp phase of
#iAccelerator5
are undergoing training to stimulate their entrepreneurial potential as they prepare for the grand finale. The top 4 projects will receive $10,000 in seed funding, as well as business mentorship!