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UMSDN Launches Digital Economy Bootcamp in Gulu — 200 Youth Trained
Over 200 youth from Northern Uganda participated in an intensive 5-day digital skills bootcamp covering mobile money, online marketing, and digital entrepreneurship.
Accelerator Cohort 3 Graduates 12 Startups — UGX 200M Raised at Demo Day
Twelve high-potential digital economy startups graduated from UMSDN's Accelerator Cohort 3, collectively raising UGX 200M in seed commitments at Demo Day.
Financial Inclusion Programme Surpasses 5,000 Beneficiaries in Eastern Uganda
UMSDN's Financial Inclusion Programme has reached 5,000 beneficiaries across Eastern Uganda with access to digital financial services — six months ahead of target.
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UMSDN Launches Digital Economy Bootcamp in Gulu — 200 Youth Trained
Over 200 youth from Northern Uganda participated in an intensive 5-day digital skills bootcamp covering mobile money, online marketing, and digital entrepreneurship.
Accelerator Cohort 4 Applications Now Open — Apply Before 31 May 2026
UMSDN is accepting applications for the 4th cohort of the Startup Accelerator. Up to 12 digital economy startups will be selected for the 12-week intensive programme.
Accelerator Cohort 3 Graduates 12 Startups — UGX 200M Raised at Demo Day
Twelve high-potential digital economy startups graduated from UMSDN's Accelerator Cohort 3, collectively raising UGX 200M in seed commitments at Demo Day.
Financial Inclusion Programme Surpasses 5,000 Beneficiaries in Eastern Uganda
UMSDN's Financial Inclusion Programme has reached 5,000 beneficiaries across Eastern Uganda with access to digital financial services — six months ahead of target.
Uganda Digital Economy Data Dashboard — Q4 2025
Key indicators on mobile money penetration, internet access, digital skills training enrollment, and startup activity across Uganda's eight programme districts.
UMSDN Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Scale 10X Programme
UMSDN has secured a new three-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to scale the 10X Digital Economy Programme to 5,000 youth across Uganda by 2027.
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Equipping youth with practical digital skills — from coding to digital marketing and financial literacy.
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A 12-week intensive programme supporting high-potential startups with mentorship, capital access, and market linkages.
Learn More →Financial Inclusion
Expanding access to mobile money, savings, and credit for underserved communities across Uganda.
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Bridging TVET institutions with industry to align vocational training with real labour market demands.
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