Einstein Rising

We're a full service social enterprise ecosystem builder helping African entrepreneurs create socially-conscious businesses that give back to their communities.

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The team that #strives to better the entrepreneurship ecosystem! The #team that keeps the fire burning year in and year out!

Every day, they exhibit commitment to learning, collaborating, and coming up with creative solutions to make our projects thrive.

We are proud of you. Keep it up, team! 💪

#EinsteinRisingAt8 #Entrepreneurship #Teamwork #Innovation #Passion #Growth #Collaboration #Leaders #Inspiration

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@Skills4ChangeUG August Cohort is Officially Open!

Are you ready to learn a practical skill, build your confidence, and create new income opportunities?

Join a 6-Month Skills Development Program and gain hands-on training in:
-Tailoring & Garment Making
-Crochet & Handmade Crafts
-Entrepreneurship & Business Skills
-Family Planning & Personal Development

Program starts: 14th August 2026
Registration fee: UGX 250,000 only

Register now 👉 https://t.co/cEu7guK17w or Call/WhatsApp: [phone] to reserve your slot.

#Skills4Change #LearnGrowEarn #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment

[Einstein Rising @EinsteinRising]

@Skills4ChangeUG August Cohort is Officially Open!

Are you ready to learn a practical skill, build your confidence, and create new income opportunities?

Join a 6-Month Skills Development Program and gain hands-on training in:
-Tailoring & Garment Making
-Crochet & Handmade Crafts
-Entrepreneurship & Business Skills
-Family Planning & Personal Development

Program starts: 14th August 2026
Registration fee: UGX 250,000 only

Register now 👉 https://t.co/cEu7guK17w or Call/WhatsApp: [phone] to reserve your slot.

#Skills4Change #LearnGrowEarn #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment

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𝟒𝟐 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝟐𝟕 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬. One shared mission 👉 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for youth across the Rwenzori–Albertine region.

We extend our appreciation to the 𝐒𝐓𝟒𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 who joined the Ukarimu Academy team in delivering a three-week intensive bootcamp for Cohort I of the 𝐖𝐞𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

The program brought together youth- and women-led tourism enterprises from the Albertine region, equipping participants with practical skills and business strategies across key areas, including:

* Green business development
* Digital transformation and IT processes
* Regulatory compliance
* Marketing, branding, and visibility

Through hands-on learning, collaborative engagement, and tailored capacity-building sessions, participants strengthened their ability to build resilient, sustainable, and competitive tourism enterprises. The journey continues through structured virtual mentorship and on-the-ground follow-up support to ensure lasting impact.

This Project is implemented by Einstein Rising and @EyeOpenerWorks through @UkarimuAcademy, in partnership with @EnabelinUganda and @RwenzoriAcademy, advancing inclusive economic opportunities and sustainable growth within the tourism sector.

#GreenJobs #SustainableTourism #SkillsDevelopment #YouthEmployment #TourismInnovation #RwenzoriRegion

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The 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀-𝐄𝐔 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 is back!

Happening on “20–21 October 2026 in Kampala”, the 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚-𝐄𝐔 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 will focus on unlocking opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

Bringing together business leaders, investors, development partners, and policymakers, the Forum offers a unique platform to explore emerging market opportunities, strengthen cross-border partnerships, engage with top-tier investors, and contribute to shaping Uganda's sustainable energy future.

#UEUBF26
#RenewableEnergy
#GreenInvestment

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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | ST4A Thrive – Startup & SME Growth Call

Are you building a growth-oriented, impact-focused business in Uganda with the potential to create jobs and solve real-world challenges?

This is your opportunity to access investment readiness support and be considered for funding opportunities designed to help ambitious enterprises scale their impact.

Apply now: 👉 https://t.co/thIPNM3lGT

Through our 𝐒𝐓𝟒𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, innovative startups, social enterprises, agro-processing businesses, cooperatives, and impact-driven SMEs are connected to potential investors, strategic partners, and opportunities that strengthen business sustainability and long-term growth.

Don't miss the chance to position your business for its next stage of growth.

#ST4AThrive
#StartupGrowth
#SMEFinance
#ImpactEntrepreneurship

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Today, we feature our partner in empowering micro and small businesses — @xentetech “Xente”

With the Xente Lite App, businesses can seamlessly collect payments, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 in real time, build a credit profile, invest revenue, and access 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, all tailored to the realities of SMEs.

Are you a small business owner? 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐗𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 from the Google Play Store and register using the promo code: 𝐗𝐀𝐄𝐑.

#SMEGrowth #DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #BusinessGrowth #XenteLite

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As Einstein Rising marks 𝟏𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭, I am proud of the partnership we have built together through shared values, trust, and a common commitment to supporting African farmers and social entrepreneurs.

When organizations from different sides of the world collaborate, having a 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 becomes essential. Through our collaboration between 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐎 Sustainable Solutions and Einstein Rising, we launched @agrimulimi to address inefficiencies within the fresh produce value chain, creating stronger market linkages between 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 in a more sustainable and economically efficient way.

Over the past 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, there has never been a challenge in the cooperation. This is because of Einstein Rising’s trusted team, a team you can consistently rely on day after day, month after month, something truly invaluable in a partnership.

Vermeulen Frank
Founder, CREAMO Sustainable Solutions

#ERat10
#SocialInnovation #SustainableFarming
#PartnershipsForImpact

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Our partner, Hutland Tours & Travel exhibiting at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Hutland Tours promotes responsible and #sustainable tourism through a balanced approach that protects the environment, empowers local communities, and supports green businesses while enhancing the overall travel experience across the East African region.

#POATE2026 #ExploreUganda #SustainableTourism #TravelResponsibly

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This month, together with our partners, we officially commenced the 3-week intensive bootcamp under the 𝐖𝐞𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, bringing together youth- and women-led tourism enterprises from the Rwenzori–Albertine region.

The bootcamp is designed to equip participants with practical business training, mentorship, and market linkages to strengthen and grow sustainable tourism enterprises within their communities.

“The WeWork Green & Decent Jobs for Youth in Sustainable Tourism Project” is implemented by Einstein Rising and @EyeOpenerWorks through the @UkarimuAcademy, in partnership with @EnabelinUganda and @RwenzoriAcademy.

#GreenJobs #YouthEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness #SustainableTourism

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My internship at @EinsteinRising was an enriching and eye-opening experience. From the very first weeks, I had the opportunity to engage directly with entrepreneurs while preparing for Kampala Impact Day, visiting communities, documenting innovative businesses, and learning firsthand how local solutions are transforming lives.

One project that deeply touched me was @Skills4ChangeUG, which equips young women from vulnerable communities with tailoring and entrepreneurship skills to help them build sustainable livelihoods. I strongly believe that with more funding and partnerships, this initiative has the potential to impact even more young girls throughout the year.

What makes Einstein Rising special is its #inclusive and impact-driven approach, where people from different backgrounds are empowered and supported. Beyond the projects, one of my biggest takeaways from Uganda is the incredible hospitality and unity among the people, something I hope to continue advocating for when I return to Belgium.

Jessy Boidts, Intern
(Student, Advanced Bachelor of Global Citizenship & Development, University of Leuven)

#ERat10
#Internship4Impact #Skills4Change #YouthEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment

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Happy birthday to one of our incredible Skills for Change trainers! Your commitment to the people you train is something we deeply appreciate.

The patience, expertise, and consistency you bring to every session continues to raise the bar for what great training looks like. Wishing you a year as full as the energy you pour into this work.

#HappyBirthday #dedication #skillsforchange

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Commencing with 𝐈𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, women entrepreneurs in Eastern Uganda are strengthening their capacity with practical digital skills for sustainable business growth.

Through hands-on learning led by @ConsultsCode, participants are exploring effective utilization of Google Workspace tools for business operations, including Google Drive for secure file management and sharing, Google Docs for collaboration, Google Sheets for record keeping and financial tracking, and digital communication platforms for virtual engagement and productivity.

The training also emphasizes leveraging smartphones as accessible business tools, enabling entrepreneurs to manage documents, track finances, communicate with clients, create content, and run daily business operations conveniently from their phones.

#WE4A #WomenEntrepreneurs #DigitalSkills #GreenBusiness #EasternUganda

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This week marks the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 of the WE4A Program for 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, bringing together passionate 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 from districts including Katakwi, Jinja, Buyende, Busia, Soroti, Serere, Kaliro, Tororo, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Bugiri, Mbale, and beyond.

The onboarding sessions in Iganga have been filled with energy, excitement, and a shared commitment to building sustainable and green women-led enterprises. We are excited to begin this journey of strengthening businesses through practical skills, market access, and growth opportunities.

The #WE4A Programme (IYBA WE4A Project) strengthens access to funding, market opportunities, green growth, and business development training for women entrepreneurs.

Supported by the @EU_Commission, @PressACP, and the German Government, and implemented by WE4D GIZ Uganda in partnership with Einstein Rising, @TonyElumeluFDN and the @Mglsd_UG.

#WE4A #WomenEntrepreneurs #GreenBusiness #EasternUganda #WomenInBusiness

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What happens when women entrepreneurs, youth, innovators, and communities are equipped with practical skills, green opportunities, and sustainable solutions? Our 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 highlights the impact, partnerships, and milestones shaping this journey across entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and skills development.

Read the full newsletter here 👉 https://t.co/UC5b1WnwEh

From the successful completion of the WE4A Green Business Development Program in Western Uganda, to Skills for Change vocational training, sustainability expeditions, and support to growing green enterprises, Einstein Rising continues to work alongside partners and communities to drive locally led and sustainable impact.

#ImpactHighlights #YouthEmpowerment #GreenInnovation #WomenEntrepreneurs

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We join the world today to celebrate the motherpreneurs who balance family life while navigating the demanding world of business.

You are the 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 of nation building, nurturing homes, creating opportunities, building enterprises, and shaping communities with resilience, vision, and sacrifice.

Your strength and dedication continue to inspire change, empower communities, and shape a better future for generations to come.

#MothersDay2026 #Motherpreneurs #WomenInBusiness #NationBuilders #womenempowerment

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Midway through their journey, the current cohort of the @Skills4ChangeUG tailoring training has now completed three months of their six-month program, gaining practical skills to empower themselves as valuable youth and women within their communities.

Special thanks to our implementing partner MALAIKA 4WC for their continued support and commitment to ensuring impactful skills development.

#Skills4Change #WomenEmpowerment #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods

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“Climate justice means that climate change is not just an environmental issue but it’s also a public right and a fairness issue. It recognizes that the people who contribute the least to climate change often suffer the most.”

A Submission from one of the young attendees at the Climate Action Summit 2026

#CAS2026 #ClimateJustice #HumanRights #ClimateAction #YouthVoices

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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - NORTHERN REGION (UGANDA)

Are you a woman-led enterprise in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, or green innovation?

👉 Apply now: https://t.co/6OTTroP7N3

Join the 𝐖𝐄𝟒𝐀 – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Program and access business development support (BDS), mentorship, investment readiness, and IT, legal, sales & marketing support.

The #WE4A Programme (IYBA WE4A Project) strengthens access to funding, market opportunities, green growth, and business development training for women entrepreneurs.

Supported by the @EU_Commission, @PressACP, and the German Government, and implemented by WE4D GIZ Uganda in partnership with Einstein Rising, @TonyElumeluFDN and the @Mglsd_UG.

#WE4A #WomenEntrepreneurs #GreenBusiness #NorthernUganda