The KEI-Fund Innovation Program is a bold and visionary initiative of the Kabalega Education & Innovation Fund (KEI-Fund), under Kabalega Foundation designed to equip youth and communities with the tools to imagine, design, and lead their own solutions to local challenges.
This program aims to create inclusive innovation ecosystems that unlock talent, inspire entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable development at the grassroots level.
Our Focus
Our Vision
Communities where innovation is not limited by geography or privilege—where every young thinker, maker, or dreamer has the support to turn ideas into impact.
Our Approach
What We Aim to Build
The KEI Fund Innovation Program aims at: 1. Innovation Hubs in underserved communities—spaces for learning, collaboration, and prototyping 2. Product Incubation for youth-led ventures in agriculture, education, climate, and digital tools.
3. Community Challenges & Hackathons to solve local problems through co-creation
4. Maker Education & STEAM Programs to nurture creativity and practical skills
5. Partnerships with schools and vocational institutions to integrate innovation thinking into curricula
Why Now
Innovation Matters
Youth across Uganda have ideas—but often lack access to the tools, mentorship, or resources to bring them to life. This program is about removing those barriers, building confidence, and investing in a generation of problem-solvers, not just job-seekers.
Join us
How You Can Support
You can support the our Innovation Program aims at: 1. Seed Funding towards establishment of community innovation hubs and labs 2. Technical Partnership to enhance innovation space access, tools, platforms, and program co-development & hosting.
3. Mentorship Networks, connecting young innovators with industry and academia
4. Challenge Sponsorship through funding prize-based challenges or thematic innovation calls
Call to Action
Let’s Build the Future, Together
We believe innovation can come from anywhere—and with your support, it will. Join us in laying the foundation for a movement that empowers young people to dream boldly, experiment safely, and solve meaningfully.
Kabalega Education & Innovation Fund (KEI Fund) is an initiative of Kabalega Foundation aimed at empowering underprivileged individuals through education, life skills, and enterprise development