📚 Generic Global Toolkits
National ICT Innovation Hub Toolkit (Uganda ICT Ministry)
Link: https://ict.go.ug/
Provides resources to startups, innovators, and hubs under the National ICT Innovation Support Programme.
Covers:
- Startup financing
- Innovation acceleration
- Digital service development
- Pitching and marketing
ACIA Toolkit by UCC (Uganda Communications Commission)
Link: https://www.ucc.co.ug/
Associated with the ACIA Awards, UCC provides innovation support materials for ICT-driven innovations in Uganda.
Covers:
- Mobile app development
- ICT innovation documentation
- Competition prep
- Policy alignment
Make-IT Africa Toolkit by GIZ Uganda
Link: https://www.make-it.africa/
Supports Ugandan entrepreneurs in scaling sustainable, digital businesses.
Covers:
- Startup ecosystem building
- Acceleration tools
- Gender-sensitive innovation
- Digital skills for youth
UNICEF Uganda Youth Innovation Toolkit
Link: https://www.unicef.org/uganda/
Focuses on empowering youth in Uganda to identify local challenges and solve them through innovation.
Covers:
- Youth engagement tools
- Innovation labs
- Prototyping and testing
- Inclusive design
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Toolkit (For Ugandans)
Link: https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/
Access resources tailored for African entrepreneurs, including those in Uganda.
Covers:
- Business model canvas
- Growth strategy planning
- Funding applications
- Mentorship access
📚 Generic Global Toolkits Applicable to Uganda
Design Thinking Toolkit for Innovators (IDEO.org)
Link: https://www.designkit.org/
Ideal for problem-solving in local Ugandan communities and NGOs.
Covers:
- Empathy research
- Rapid prototyping
- Field testing
- Iterative innovation
Lean Startup Toolkit (by Eric Ries)
Link: https://leanstartup.co/
Helps Ugandan entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with limited resources.
Covers:
- MVP validation
- Lean canvas
- Pivoting framework
- Customer feedback cycles
Business Model Canvas Toolkit (Strategyzer)
Link: https://www.strategyzer.com/
Great for teaching Ugandan youth how to structure business ideas.
Includes:
- BMC templates
- Value proposition tools
- Digital whiteboard tools