Solving Complex Challenges Through Inclusive Innovation

We activate critical partnerships to co-create, test, and scale solutions that build inclusive, resilient economies.

Who We Work With

How can Highland Innovation Hub Help You?

We help corporates integrate innovation into their operations, solve key challenges, and drive sustainable growth.

Our Innovation In Action

We run challenge-driven accelerator programs which feature real-life deployment of solutions enabling rapid testing and pathways to commercialization across sectors.

Strengthening value chains through farmer collaboration and corporate validation.

Agri-Challenge
Accelerator

Improving farmer profitability with training in financial literacy, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and business skills.

Farmer Field School

TravelTainment Events Accelerator – Solving tourism and sustainability challenges with startup-community pilots. (Coming Soon)

TravelTainment Events Accelerator

Our Innovation Model

From accelerators to pilot design to technical training - we provide the tools and environments ventures need to scale solutions that work.

Challenge-Driven Programs

We design and facilitate tailored accelerator programs and innovation sprints that bring together diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions to complex problems

Pilot Environments

We create and manage pilot environments that allow ventures to test and refine their solutions in real-world settings.

Capacity Building

We provide technical training and business support programs to help entrepreneurs, farmers and field agents to build the capacity they need to scale solutions and succeed in their field

Our Growing Ecosystem

We work with visionary corporates, community organizations, and funders to deliver scalable impact through collaboration.

What Partners are Saying

We work with visionary corporates, community organizations, and funders to deliver scalable impact through collaboration.

“Working with HIH helped us reframe persistent operational problems into innovation opportunities. We’re now more confident engaging with tech-driven partners and creating scalable impact with smallholder farmers.”
- Operations Manager, BDL

Challenge-Driven Accelerators

Our programs connect startups with corporates to co-create, validate, and scale solutions for critical East African business challenges.

Program Benefits

Real-World Corporate Pilots
Investment Readiness Support
Long-Term Partnerships
Regional Scale-Up Opportunities

Application Process

Submit Application
Interviews & Selection
Onboarding

Check Out Our Current Programs

Technical Field Schools

Empowering Communities and Enterprises with Industry-Relevant Skills

Learn More About Farmer Field School

Partner Benefits

Integrate startup agility into your organization, inspiring fresh perspectives and accelerating digital transformation.
Stay ahead by identifying and adopting cutting-edge solutions tailored to your industry’s evolving needs.
Demonstrate your commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning your brand as a leader in corporate responsibility.
Contribute to building robust entrepreneurial ecosystems, promoting job creation and economic growth in local communities.
Gain early access to a pipeline of high-potential startups, opening avenues for strategic investments and partnerships.

Partner With Us

Partnership Models

Innovation Challenges

Sponsor and define challenge areas that encourage startups to develop targeted solutions addressing specific problems faced by your organization.

Market Access Support

Assist startups in navigating market complexities, providing them with the resources and networks necessary to scale successfully.

Corporate Mentorship

Empower your leadership and teams to mentor emerging entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Accelerator Co-Design

Co-design and support accelerator programs that align with your industry focus, working closely with startups to pilot and scale innovative solutions.

Partners

Investor Network

Real-world PoCs with user validation

Corporate alignment and traction

Ecosystem support post-pilot

Invest in Impact-Validated Ventures

Real-world PoCs with user validation

Corporate alignment and traction

Ecosystem support post-pilot

Opportunities

Our Team

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Kamikazi Taylor

Director

Alvin Mbabazi

Venture Partner

Brian Nadyaguma