Leadership Development Association Cameroon

Last Month spent 4 amazing days in Uganda for the Greenovations High Level Policy Forum in hosted by United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) to discuss the project's outputs and foster collaboration with key actors of the green entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.

My participation in the Greenovations Collaboration Forum event, from 23rd– 25th September 2024 in Kampala, Uganda representing Zixtech HUB in the Capacity of Independent Research Consultant for the Virtual Blue print and Lead Hub for Climate Smart Agriculture supporting 4 startups through the Incubation and Acceleration process.

The Greenovations project is coordinated by United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe and seeks to bring together actors and stakeholders of the green innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa to identify and ideate solutions, organize, and support innovators and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. The Greenovations project’s operation is spearheaded by UNU-ViE in partnership with UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre Kampala, Pan Africa University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES), AfriLabs and Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) and funded by The International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

Special thanks to Prof Erick Gankam Tambo and the UNU team Yannick Schillinger and Tarisai Kanyepi for bringing experts together, and Rizwaan Khambata for facilitating the sessions.

Mayashree Chinsamy, Prof Hassan Omari Kaya, PhD, Paul Mbua, Emily Emilia Shikwamhanda, Bankole Oloruntoba, Mao Amis, PhD, Nodumo Dhlamini, Johanna MN Hainana, Dr Victor Konde, Dr. komlanvi MOGLO, Baluku Dounnah, Shaka Mutuku, Joash Ntenga Moitui, Matthias Möbius, Joseph Mwanyika, Calvin Nangue, Nambula Kachumi, Eelke Jansen, Amazigh Fouad Riad DIB, Joshua Murima, AfriLabs, TechQuest STEM Academy, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs , Digital Africa Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, ASSEK, Crestsage Limited, Zixtech HUB

📅 Join us tomorrow, August 15th, 2024, for an engaging panel discussion on "Youth-Centric Innovation – the Role of an AU Innovation Lab."

We’re excited to feature:

🎙️ Latere, Founder and CEO of Kobo hub (Keynote speaker)

Panelists:

🎙️ Simunza S. Muyangana, Co-founder of BongoHiveTechnology and Innovation Hub and Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

🎙️ Paul Mbua, Co-Founder and CEO of Zixtech HUB

🎙️ Dorcas Patricia Owinoh, Executive Director of LAKEHUB

Moderated by:
🎙️ Lukonga Lindunda, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub

During this panel discussion, we will explore how the "1 Million Next Level" initiative and AU Innovation Lab can tap into Africa's youth potential to drive sustainable development. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gAfEantg

AU Youth-Division GIZ,German International Cooperation African Union