HiveColab facts for kids
HiveColab is a special place in Kampala, Uganda. It's like a creative workshop and a launchpad for new businesses. This place helps people with great ideas turn them into real companies.
HiveColab started in 2010. It was one of the very first places like this in Africa, similar to IHub.
What is HiveColab?
HiveColab is known as an innovation hub and a startup incubator.
- An innovation hub is a place where people can come together to share new ideas. They work on solving problems using technology.
- A startup incubator helps new businesses, called "startups," grow. It gives them support, advice, and sometimes even office space.
Who Started HiveColab?
Many talented people helped create HiveColab.
- Jon Gosier is an African technologist and the CEO of Appfrica.
- Marieme Jamme is a businesswoman from Senegal.
- Daniel Stern and Teddy Ruge also played big roles.
- Barbara Birungi supported the team as a director.
How HiveColab Helps
HiveColab helps young people and entrepreneurs in Uganda. They learn how to use technology to create new products and services. This helps improve their communities and create jobs.
Barbara Birungi has said she really cares about how technology can change Africa. She is especially passionate about helping women use technology to build a better future.
Who Supports HiveColab?
HiveColab gets support from different groups.
- Appfrica is a technology company.
- IndigoTrust is an organization that helps with technology projects.
- Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization (NGO).
HiveColab is also a founding member of Afrilabs. Afrilabs is a big network that connects many innovation hubs all over Africa. This helps them share ideas and work together.
