Einstein Rising in collaboration with Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs (OVO) will tomorrow, Dec. 6, 2024, hold the 8th annual Kampala Impact Day at Fairway Boutique Hotel in Kampala to foster collaboration, growth, and connections among entrepreneurs while equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to become investment-ready and identify ideal investors.
Kampala Impact Day 2024, a hybrid event is redefining the entrepreneurial landscape by empowering entrepreneurs with tools and connections to drive sustainable growth. Rooted in the Triple Bottom Line principle—People, Planet, and Profit—the event aims to provide an inclusive platform for social entrepreneurs to drive meaningful change within their communities and beyond. Entrepreneurs also have the opportunity to exhibit their businesses, highlighting innovative solutions that address societal challenges while promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
The Kampala Impact Day underscores the importance of collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders, fostering synergies that amplify impact.
One key activity of the event will be a pitching session, where six (6) entrepreneurs will present their ventures to a panel of potential investors. With only three minutes to captivate the audience, they will showcase their innovations, market potential, and readiness for investment. The stakes are high, as awards await those with the most compelling pitches, including recognition for innovation, teamwork, and business scalability. This competitive segment aims to inspire and reward excellence in social entrepreneurship.
The entrepreneurs that will be pitching include;
- Ethan Bampeire; Founder of Neexa AI, an AI startup helping businesses sell more and grow effortlessly through automation of marketing and sales.
- Emmanuel Twesigy; CEO and Co-founder of Everlend Agritech Limited, a B2B digital platform that allows smallholder farmers access climate-resilient food crop seeds for planting. The platform also is an online farmers’ marketplace where agro-produce buyers meet with sellers
- Steven Kavuma; Founder of Revmake, an energy tech company whose mission is to create a circular economy for lithium-ion batteries that has a positive effect on the planet, people, and profit. They aim to add value by treating used lithium-ion batteries not as waste but as a valuable material for recreation.
- Wendy Gloria Musiimenta; Founder of Nile Chocolates, a micro-batch company that aims to sensitize the community of farmers and schools about the food science behind cocoa farming and hence promoting value addition at the origin, environmental preservation, but also emphasizing health aspects
- Doreen Jean Nsasiirwe; Founder of Westlink Delicacy API Group Limited, a startup offering natural, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to synthetic health products to enhance the health and wellness of its customers while tackling the critical issues of poor health and environmental degradation.
- Miriam Akoramazima; Founder of Glory Revolution Limited, a startup with a mission to combat malnutrition and food scarcity.
