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iAccelerator promotes an entrepreneurial spirit among youth and encourages them to think critically on issues related to population development issues.

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iAccelerator
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Abanyarwenya Mazimpaka Japhet na Iryamukuru Etienne bamenyerewe muri “Bigomba Guhinduka” batsindiye miliyoni 10 Frw bazifashisha mu kugeza ubutumwa bukangurira urubyiruko kutitinya mu gihe cyo kuganira ku bibazo by'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe. #iAccelerator5
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Congratulations to our Top 3 winners, the creators of the "Flavours of Family Planning TV show", "Urukundo Board Game" and "Keza game application".
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Please join us in congratulating our top 10 #Innovators for the #iAccelerator3 challenge! We wish you all the best, as you prepare to move into the next phase, next year.
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Mu gutangiza #iAccelerator5 , @XandrineUmutoni , Umuyobozi Mukuru wa @Imbuto yagize ati: “Rubyiruko rwacu, uyu munsi duteraniye hano kugirango tubatege amatwi, tuganire & dufatire hamwe ingamba zatuma twimakaza ibiganiro ku buzima bw’ imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.”
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The third winning #iAccelerator4 solution is ‘Tele-mental health (Let’s Reason)’ by Michael Tesfay & Amanda Akaliza, which is an innovation that will be integrated into the universal health coverage system in Rwanda; giving access to affordable Mental Health education & services.
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We wish to congratulate our top 10 #Innovators who applied for #iAccelerator2 and shared their innovative solutions. We wish you the best as you move on to next stage of the challenge.
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3rd Innovators to pitch: Michael Tesfay & Amanda Akaliza #iAccelerator4 Solution: “Let's reason”, a tele-mental healthcare-integrated app connecting patients to Mental health professionals while offering alternative methods to help alleviate mental health disorders and symptoms.
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Thank you to all who applied for #iAccelerator2 . We received 752 applications and are currently working with @MinYouthRwanda , @UNFPARwanda , @UNDP_Rwanda & @kashaglobal to select the best 40. Keep following us for updates on who was selected to pitch their solutions.
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iAccelerator
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Turabashimiye mwese mwohereje imishinga yanyu kuri #iAccelerator2 . Twakiriye ibitekerezo by'imishinga 752. Dufatanyije na @MinYouthRwanda , @UNFPARwanda , @UNDP_Rwanda & @kashaglobal twatangiye gutoranya imishinga 40 yahize iyindi, ikaba ari nayo izahatana mu cyiciro gikurikiyeho.
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Thank you to the partners, innovators and everyone who never cease to support youth entrepreneurship! Our sincere appreciation goes to @YouthCultureRW , @UNFPARwanda , @KOICA_Rwanda and all our collaborators! To aspiring innovators, see you in the next phase! #iAccelerator5
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Twatangiye kwakira ibitekerezo by’imishinga! Urubyiruko rwiyandikisha rufite amahirwe yo guhabwa inkunga ya $10,000 yo gushyira mu bikorwa imishinga yarwo, guhugurwa no kurushaho kuyinoza! Ushobora kwandikisha umushinga wawe muri #iAccelerator4 , mbere yo ku wa 8 Mutarama 2022!
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For today's #iAccelerator2 Final Pitching of the top 10 #Innovators , we have on the panel of judges Ms Nicole Jabo, Programme Associate at @RBCRwanda , @XandrineUmutoni , Director General of @Imbuto and @MarkB_Schreiner , Country Representative @UNFPARwanda .
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23rd Innovator to Pitch: Michael Tesfay #iAccelerator4 Solution: Integrating ‘TeleMental Health’ (the use of telecommunications to provide mental health services) in Rwanda's Universal Health Coverage to create a more resilient health system in regards to Mental Health.
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Mbere yo kuvuga ijambo rye, Umuyobozi Mukuru wungirije wa @Imbuto Foundation, @G_Umutesi , yabwiye urubyiruko rwitabiriye iki gikorwa ati ‘Mwiyizere, mwabishobora.’ #iAccelerator4 #ImbutoTurns20
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iAccelerator
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Happening now: #iAccelerator2 Final Pitching taking place at Cenetra Hotel in Kabuga where our top 10 #Innovators are pitching their solutions & ideas before a panel of judges in the Health, IT and Business fields.
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As our event comes to an end, we would like to thank our partners, judges, collaborators and all the innovators who were part of the #iAccelerator4 . The journey continues!
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Today, the top 10 young innovators to advance to the Bootcamp phase of #iAccelerator4 have arrived at Cenetra Hotel, Kabuga, where they will be spending six days, receiving training and being equipped with skills to pitch their projects in the next stage of the competition!
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Umushyitsi mukuru akaba n’Umuyobozi mukuru wungirije @RBCRwanda , Noella Bigirimana yashimiye buri wese witabiriye ihuriro ry’urubyiruko n’umuhango wo guhemba abatsinze muri #iAccelerator4 , ashimangira umuhate urubyiruko rufite mu gushaka ibisubizo by’ibibazo byugarije sosiyete.
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Happening Now: Launch of #iAccelerator2 @WSH_Kigali , that calls on young people to find solutions related to #SexualReproductiveHealth . This year the focus is on #teenpregnancy . #InnovationAcceleratorRw
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"Rubyiruko, nk’uko Nyakubahwa @FirstLadyRwanda ahora abibutsa, mufite igihugu kibakunda. Natwe nka @Imbuto yaba abakozi ndetse n’abanyamuryango turabasaba kongera kwiyitaho mukikunda. Muhore muzirikana ko mufite igihugu kibakunda ndetse kibitaho, ahasigaye ni ahanyu."- @G_Umutesi
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Welcome to the #iAccelerator4 Final pitching! Our 10 selected innovators will be pitching for the winning spot! These projects will be addressing problems related to mental health, as well as sexual and reproductive health. Be sure to follow us for live updates!
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This afternoon, a team of judges from @Imbuto , @UNFPARwanda , and @YouthCultureRW are now in the process of selecting the best 40 projects from all the applications. Stay tuned for more updates on the #iAccelerator3 challenge!
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. @G_Umutesi : “I wish to express our deepest appreciation to @RwandaHealth , @RBCRwanda , @YouthCultureRW , @UNDP_Rwanda , @UNFPARwanda , @KOICARwanda , and @DOTRwanda for your continued partnership throughout the iAccelerator journey.” [1/2] #iAccelerator4
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iAccelerator
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Hello Tweeps! #iAccelerator3 is back in its 3rd phase! This year we are looking for innovative solutions aimed at availing: 1/ #ASRH information&services for adolescents& #YouthWithDisabilities , 2/ Increasing knowledge on #MentalHealth issues,&mitigating the stigma in seeking help.
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iAccelerator
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Muraho neza! Amarushanwa ya #iAccelerator3 yagarutse mu cyiciro cyayo cya gatatu! Uyu mwaka, tuziga ku mishinga izana impinduka ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
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It is with excitement that we present the 4 #iAccelerator Phase 3 winners! Selected for originality, expertise, evidence and last but not least, the financial viability of their projects, here are the innovators to be awarded USD 10,000 in seed funding. Congratulations!
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For today's piching of the top 40 #innovators , we have a panel of judges namely: Dr. Damascene Iyamuremye, Director of Psychiatric Care unit @RBCRwanda , Mr @JoelMurenzi , Youth Empowerment Unit Coordinator at @Imbuto . #iAccelerator3
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Exciting News! #iAccelerator is back in its 2nd phase! This year we are looking for innovative solutions aimed at solving the issue of #TeenPregnancy . Winners stand a chance to take home 10,000USD in seed funding, business development training and more.
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iAccelerator
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Inkuru Nziza! Amarushanwa ya gahunda ya #iAccelerator agarutse mu cyiciro cyayo cya kabiri. Uyu mwaka, tuziga ku mishinga izana impinduka ku kibazo cy' #IndaZiterwaAbangavu . Imishinga izahiga indi izahembwa 10000 by'amadolari, iterwe inkunga ndetse inafashwe n'impuguke.
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#HappeningNow : The #iAccelerator4 Youth Forum and Awarding ceremony. Designed to empower and drive young Rwandans towards excellence, the forum offers a space where exceptional speakers are featured to discuss socio-economic and political topics that touch the lives of Rwandans.
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The third winners in the #mentalhealth category in #iAccelerator6 are 'MINDORA'! Their innovative mobile application empowers users to access mental health information and connecting with experts, which will revolutionize mental well-being support.
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‘Our goal is to cultivate self-reliant, responsible young individuals who will contribute to Rwanda’s growth and future. A young entrepreneur’s path is not easy, and there will be obstacles. Yet, never doubt your ability to overcome them’ - Elodie Shami, Director General @Imbuto .
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Our 35th innovators to pitch are HABIYAMBERE Emmanuel and HAFASHIMANA Oresthe. Their #iAccelerator3 solution is a media platform series titled “Menya Wirinde” that will focus on raising awareness of #MentalHealth and availing #SRH information and services to the youth.
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iAccelerator
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Turabashimiye mwese mwohereje imishinga yanyu kuri #iAccelerator2 . Twakiriye ibitekerezo by'imishinga 752. Dufatanyije na @MinYouthRwanda , @UNFPARwanda , @UNDP_Rwanda & @kashaglobal twatangiye gutoranya imishinga 40 yahize iyindi, ikaba ari nayo izahatana mu cyiciro gikurikiyeho.
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Our seventh candidate to pitch is a group of Mick Ndayishimiye, Frederick Ntabana, Honoré Isimbi, and Christelle Giraneza U. Their solution to #iAccelerator2 is to design an interactive game 'Urukundo' and produce an info pack made of a booklet&a game toolkit with #ASRH messages.
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Aba bose baraca imbere y’akanama nkemurampaka ka #iAccelerator6 kagizwe na @PIribagiza wa @afroark , Dr. @DGishoma wa @RBCRwanda , Igitego Angelo wa @KarisimbiTech ndetse na @JackVuga wa @Imbuto . 1/2
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Hon. Rosemary Mbabazi, @RMbabazi , on the importance of #youth realising their full potential: "Let’s commit to act now, we don’t know what tomorrow holds, so let’s work together and prepare ourselves today". #iAccelerator3
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The Deputy Director-General of @Imbuto Foundation, @G_Umutesi , encouraged the youth present, to speak freely and voice their thoughts and insights on how to tackle the issue of drug abuse, in relation to mental health and sexual & reproductive health. #iAccelerator4
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The iAccelerator Programme Challenge is back! We are happy to announce the return of the iAccelerator Challenge, Phase 4! We are encouraging the Rwandan Youth to think creatively about issues associated with #SexualReproductiveHealth and #MentalHealth . #iAcceleratorPhase4
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4th Innovator to Pitch: Willine Ikirezi. #iAccelerator5 solution: "DotPharma," which will provide an integrated virtual health platform where users can book appointments with the health experts for basic consultation, healthcare education and treatment accompaniment.
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Our top 15 innovators spent time discussing their ideas and networking with partners, past winners, and other distinguished guests. This provides attendees with a chance to learn directly about these initiatives and their problem-solving approaches. #iAccelerator6
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Meet one of our innovators! Christelle and her team devised a board game @urukundo_initia inspiring interactive discussions on #SexualReproductiveHealth . Do you have a solution that reduces #MentalHealth stigma&fosters family dialogue on SRH? Apply here:
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To all 490 applicants of the #iAccelerator4 , thank you! We truly admire your commitment towards impacting Rwanda and addressing issues that touch on the wellbeing of the community. Follow our social media platforms for more updates. Stay tuned!
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Our 36th candidate to pitch is a group of Innocente Kabasinga,Serge Ndagijimana,Jerôme Bimenyimana&Daniel Sibomana.Their solution for #iAccelerator2 is creating a YouTube channel with #SRH content to be displayed in hospitals, encouraging viewers to denounce GBV&rape cases.
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#iAccelerator2 is now officially launched! Visit now to apply or get more information about this year's challenge. #iAccelerator2 #InnovationAcceleratorRw
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The second winning #iAccelerator4 solution is ‘JoCare’, a project of Jerome Nshimiyimana, Diane Ishimwe Nzanana and Claude Hirwa Niyibizi that allows young people, including those with disabilities, to discuss SRHR information through friendly, educational tools.
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Comedians Mazimpaka Japhet and Iryamukuru Etienne commonly known for their popular slogan “Bigomba Guhinduka” bagged a win in the #MentalHealth category! Kudos to them both! #iAccelerator5
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Abanyarwenya Mazimpaka Japhet na Iryamukuru Etienne bamenyerewe muri “Bigomba Guhinduka” batsindiye miliyoni 10 Frw bazifashisha mu kugeza ubutumwa bukangurira urubyiruko kutitinya mu gihe cyo kuganira ku bibazo by'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe. #iAccelerator5
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Thank you to all the 501 applicants who submitted their projects for #iAccelerator5 ! We are grateful for your determination to provide solutions to some of the most challenging issues the Rwandan society faces today. Stay tuned to our socials for updates on the next steps!
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Ubutumwa bw'Umuyobozi Mukuru wa Imbuto Foundation @XandrineUmutoni kubitabiriye gahunda yo gutangiza irushanwa rya @iacceleratorRw icyiciro cya 3: Uyu niwo mwanya mwiza wo gutanga ibisubizo byubaka, kandi bishya, ku bibazo bitwugarije ari nako muhanga imirimo mishya.
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Hello everyone! The top 40 projects that were selected from 490 applications will pitch their ideas and solutions in front of a panel of judges this coming Friday, 25 March 2022. The first 10 projects that will be selected will continue to the next phase. Stay tuned for updates.
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Are you a young Rwandan between 18-30 years old? Interested in #ASRH &Rights? Please complete this survey&share what you think is the main challenge that should be addressed for the #iAcceleratorPhase3 Challenge. Your contribution is appreciated! Survey👉:
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Josiane Umurerwa ni umwe mu bari mu marushanwa ya #iAccelerator3 ,akaba afite umushinga ujyanye n'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.Josiane arakangurira urubyiruko kutigunga ngo bihebe,bagafata umwanya wo gusoma ibitabo,kwandika,gukora imirimo itandukanye,cyangwa gukora siporo. #NtabeAriNjye
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10th Innovator to Pitch: Anneth Mwizerwa #iAccelerator5 solution: A youth-led project that aims to leverage digital platforms to address mental health issues. It features a YouTube talk show with mental health experts, youth with testimonies & more, to talk about mental health.
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Come Thursday is the #iAccelerator4 Final Pitching, where our top 10 young innovators selected out of the 40 will pitch solutions that promote sexual reproductive health and mental health. Stay tuned to know the winning innovative solutions!
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The #iAccelerator programme aims to address challenges faced in the Rwandan society by leveraging the most important resource the country has–its creative and innovative youth. Dear Youth, start submitting your solutions today, on our website:
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Congratulations to our Top 3 winners, the creators of the "Flavours of family Planning TV show", "Urukundo Board Game" and "Keza game application".
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Thank you to the youth, our partners and everyone who made the launch of #iAccelerator5 a success! Your continued commitment and support towards seeing Rwandan innovators grow is one we are grateful for.
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Welcome to the #iAccelerator5 top 40 pitchings! Here at Cenetra Hotel, Kabuga, 40 young innovators with projects that aim to encourage family dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and to reduce Mental Health stigma, will be pitching in front of a panel of judges! #SRH #MH
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DDG of @Imbuto @G_Umutesi sharing a moving poem about the predicaments of #teenmothers and #teenpregnancy .
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#iAccelerator yagarutse ku nshuro ya 5! Iyi gahunda ifasha abahanga udushya bari hagati y'imyaka 18-30, bafite ibisubizo ku bibazo byugarije sosiyete, kubona amahugurwa no gutsindira $ 10,000! Dukurikire, ntucikwe n’aya mahirwe! #iAccelerator5
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Aha niho ruzingiye! Uyu munsi, imishinga 6 yahize indi mu irushanwa rya #iAccelerator6 iratangazwa! Ni igikorwa kiri kubera @NorrskenEA . Turashimira urubyiruko rwose rwatanze imishinga yo gufasha gukemura ibibazo by’ubuzima bw’imyororokere, ndetse n’iby’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
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Muraho neza! Amarushanwa ya #iAccelerator3 yagarutse mu cyiciro cyayo cya gatatu! Uyu mwaka, tuziga ku mishinga izana impinduka ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
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Meet the #iAccelerator6 Judges Panel! We've got an amazing lineup: @FurahaSiraji from @UNFPARwanda ; Emmanuel Hakomeza and Eliphaz Karamage from @RBCRwanda ; @YanfleurFleury , CEO at @AwesomityLab and Constance Uwase from @InkomokoRwanda .
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The top first winning #iAccelerator4 solution is “BohokApp”, a project developed by Rafiki Gentil & Egide Tumukunde which will connect its users to a mental health expert for reliable information.
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The fourth winning #iAccelerator4 solution is ‘URUNGANO Best-Friend Podcasted Book’, a storyboard book project that will provide reliable information on sexual and reproductive health & rights.
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iAccelerator
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Kawera Joelle Claudette na Uwamwezi Nathalie baheruka gusoza amasomo yabo mu Buvuzi batahanye akanyamuneza nyuma y'uko Umushinga wabo bise “Ndiho” utsindiye miliyoni 10 Frw. Bafite gahunda yo kwifashisha umukino w'amakarita utanga amakuru yerekeranye n'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe.
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1st Innovators to Pitch: Etienne Iryamukuru & Japhet Mazimpaka. #iAccerator5 solution: “Bigomba Guhinduka,” which directly translates to “It must change.” The team aims to use their famous comedic slogan to encourage people to speak up about #MentalHealth issues.
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Our 10th candidate to pitch is Patience Mutsinzi. Her solution to #iAccelerator2 is to produce a TV show that will host various speakers to talk about sexual reproductive health and the many misconceptions around the topic. Inclusive, is a website with the same content.
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Proudly celebrating Lionel Mpfizi - one of our #iAccelerator Edition1 winners. @AwesomityLab 's CEO Lionel won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the #RDBBusinessExcellenceAwards .
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. @AwesomityLab ’s CEO, Lionel Mpfizi is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year! He wins a round-trip air ticket to any of @FlyRwandAir ’s destinations. He has also won a Rwf 2 million cash prize and will be part of the mission to West Africa to explore business opportunities.
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Umwanya wari utegerejwe na benshi wageze! Kuva uyu munsi kugeza tariki 18 Werurwe, abatanze imishinga 10 yahize iyindi mu irushanwa rya #iAccelerator3 baritabira amahugurwa abigisha kunononsora imishinga yabo&kuyiteza imbere. Ibi bizakorwa hifashishijwe uburyo bw'ikoranabuhanga.
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Since yesterday, a team of experts on #SRH and #MentalHealth , overseen by @YouthCultureRW , @UNFPARwanda , @UNDP_Rwanda , @KOICA_Rwanda & @Imbuto , are reviewing the 501 applications received to select the outstanding 40 projects to be pitched in front of judges. #iAccelerator5
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Twarabanye Venuste afite umushinga yise SiLa TV. Ugamije gutara no gutangaza amakuru kuri serivisi z’ubuzima ariko bikajya bikorwa mu rurimi rw’amarenga. Ibiganiro byose bizajya bitangazwa mu rurimi rw’amarenga. #iAccelerator4
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4th Innovator to Pitch: Umunyana Marie-Chantal #iAccelerator4 Solution/Project: “Umubyeyi Elevate”, a mobile & web application designed to be a safe space for women, that will enable women and young parents to share information and learn about SRHR & maternal health.
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The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here! We are about to award our top 3 winners of #iAccelerator2 .Stay tuned for updates! #YouthForumSeries #HealthyGenerations
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For today's pitching event of the top 40 #Innovators , we have on the panel of judges Dr Jean Paul Uwizihiwe - Senior Advisor at @RBC , Mr @shimadios - Founder and CEO of @Go_Ltd , Ms @NsangaSylvie - Social Cluster Digitalisation Specialist at @RISARwanda .
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Our 40th #Innovators are Daniel Tuzanesha, Clarisse Uwineza, Levia Kanyanja & Gasagire Anitha Merci. Their solution for #iAccelerator2 is to produce a TV show with #SRH content & invest in a clothes recycling business as an income generation activity benefiting #teenmothers .
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Don’t let your project stay as an idea in your notes! Submit your solution today to reserve a chance to get the funding and business skills you need to implement it. Apply for #iAccelerator5 now at:
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As H.E @FirstLadyRwanda often says, “every generation has a mission.” This is your time to create, innovate, and impact. We have no doubt that you have in you the ability to be positive agents of change in your lives and in the lives of your communities. - @G_Umutesi
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Umunyamabanga wa Leta muri @RwandaHealth , Dr @YvanButera , yashishikarije urubyiruko gukoresha ubushobozi bwarwo mu gukemura ibindi bibazo byugarije umuryango. Ati "Birabasaba gukomeza gutanga ubwenge n’ubushobozi bwanyu mu guteza imbere igihugu." #iAccelerator5
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Out of the top 40 projects, 15 innovative ideas have impressed the judges, and are going through to the next stage of the competition. Congratulations to the top 15 contestants who made it to the next stage of #iAccelerator6 !
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Tuboneyeho gushimira abafatanyabikorwa bacu muri iri rushanwa. Umusanzu wabo ni ingirakamaro muri gahunda yacu yo gushishikariza urubyiruko kwishakamo ibisubizo ku bibazo by’ubuzima bibangamiye Sosiyete Nyarwanda. #iAccelerator4
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Hello Everyone! Tomorrow at 9:00am, the selected top 40 in the #iAccelerator3 challenge, will pitch their projects in front of a panel of judges. Thereafter the selected top 10 will continue to the next phase! Keep following us for more updates.
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We would like to thank all our partners, and commend their contribution towards our goal of promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth and encouraging them to think critically and creatively on issues related to sexual reproductive health! #iAccelerator4
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Tuboneyeho gushimira abafatanyabikorwa bacu muri iri rushanwa. Umusanzu wabo ni ingirakamaro muri gahunda yacu yo gushishikariza urubyiruko kwishakamo ibisubizo ku bibazo by’ubuzima bibangamiye Sosiyete Nyarwanda. #iAccelerator4
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Are you a young innovator who seeks to tackle various challenges around promoting family dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and Mental Health? #iAccelerator5 is looking for you! Get ready to submit your innovations starting this Tuesday, 1 November!
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Gahunda ya #iAccelerator yagarutse ku nshuro ya gatanu igenewe urubyiruko rufite imishinga yo guhanga udushya dutanga ibisubizo ku bibazo by'ubuzima bw'imyororokere n'ubuzima bwo mu mutwe. Waba witeguye guhatana? Kwiyandikisha biratangira kuri uyu wa Kabiri, 1 Ugushyingo 2022!
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Final pitching for #iAccelerator2 is upon us! Tomorrow, our top 10 innovators will present their ideas and solutions to a panel of judges, who will select the final top 3, to be awarded seed funding of 10,000USD each. Follow us for updates on tomorrow’s pitching event.
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The third winner in the #SRH category is Hakizayezu Fabrice and Berwa Derrick’s innovation called ‘Nyigisha'! Their project aims to provide crucial Sexual Reproductive Health information that will prevent teenage pregnancies and promote HIV prevention measures among youth.
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Now comes the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the awarding of the top 6 innovative projects. Congratulations to our first winners, Sonia Umwali and Aimée Jules Simbi, whose project 'Rango Library' aims to give reliable #SRH information to young adolescents in their hometown.
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This #InternationalYouthDay , be sure to join the discussion on 'Celebrating #Youth -led innovations for #health and wellbeing' with young #innovators and winners of the #iAcceletor3 challenge - taking place tomorrow at 5:30pm on @RwandaTV . #IYD2021
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Speaking to the innovators at the #iAccelerator5 Grande Finale, the Deputy Director General of @Imbuto Foundation applauded the finalists for bearing great promise through their innovative solutions that promote the welfare of Rwandan society.
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Umunsi twari dutegereje wageze! Imishinga 15 itanga ibisubizo ku bibazo by’ubuzima bw’imyororokere n’iby’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe niyo yageze mu cyiciro cya nyuma cya #iAccelerator6 . Imishinga 6 niyo igomba gutoranywa muri 15. Mukurikire imbuga nkoranyambaga zacu mumenye uko bimeze
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The iAccelerator bootcamp kicked off yesterday with our top 10 innovators! This bootcamp aims to give guidance and mentorship to our innovators as they polish their business ideas for the upcoming pitch contest.
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Welcome again to the #iAccelerator4 ! Today, 40 Innovators will be pitching projects aiming to provide solutions to issues associated with Sexual Reproductive Health and mental health issues. Stay tuned to learn more from these innovators and their projects!
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Twongeye kubaha ikaze muri #iAccelerator4 ! Imishinga 40 y’urubyiruko itanga ibisubizo ku bibazo bijyanye n’ubuzima bw’imyororokere igiye kumurikirwa Akanama Nkemurampaka, 10 ya mbere izatoranywa, ikomeze mu cyiciro gikurikira. Bana natwe umenye ibyo uru rubyiruko ruduhishiye.d
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Happening Now: Open conversation with participants on challenges and opportunities in terms of responding to and preventing #teenpregnancy . #iAccelerator2 #InnovationAcceleratorRw
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Kick-starting today's launch of #iAccelerator4 , Prof. Vincent Sezibera - Director at @UR_CMHS , in his welcome remarks, emphasized the need for the youth to take action against drug abuse and to find innovative solutions to challenges such as Mental Health & ASRH. #ImbutoTurns20
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Our 12th candidate to pitch is a group of Patience Nishimagizwe, Jules Iradukunda&Ange Seminega.Their solution to #iAccelerator2 is to produce audio-visual materials for people living with disabilities, to be used by health care providers while educating&providing #SRH services.
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Mudufashe kwakira akanama nkemurampaka kacu kagizwe n'inzobere mu ngeri zitandukanye. Karimo Prof. Darius Gishoma wo muri @RBCRwanda , Therese Karugwiza wa @UNFPARwanda , Ingrid Karangwayire wo muri @Imbuto , @malikshaffy uyobora @RwandaAMI , Natacha Mugeni uyobora @kashaglobal .
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‘Healthy minds start with supportive families!’ Celine Bizimungu & Elysée Nshimyumukiza with their project “SafeSpace”, they developed a digital platform that trains families, providing information and tools needed to support loved ones dealing with #mentalhealth challenges.
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Umuyobozi Wungirije wa @Imbuto , @G_Umutesi yashimye abitabiriye Ihuriro ry’Urubyiruko, riza guhemberwamo abafite ibisubizo ku bibazo by'ubuzima bw’imyororokere n’ubwo mu mutwe. Yabasabye gusoma inyandiko @FirstLadyRwanda yabandikiye. Wayisoma hano -
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Eric Niyongira afite umushinga witwa Kundwa Arts and Youth Room, uhuriza hamwe abakobwa batewe inda bakiri bato, bakigishwa gukora ibikoresho binyuranye bya Made in Rwanda. Bahabwa kandi amasomo ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’ubuzima bwo mu mutwe. #iAccelerator4
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The long awaited day approaches! Tomorrow - Wednesday, the top 40 selected applicants of #iAccelerator2 will pitch their solutions in front of a panel of judges, from which 10 will advance to the next stage.
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Meet our Top 10 #Innovators that made it through the selection phase of #iAccelerator2 . Going forward, they will take part in a bootcamp from 18 - 22 November 2019, where they will receive skills development trainings relevant to their proposed solutions. #iAccelerator2
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The top 10 innovators who have moved on to the boot camp phase of #iAccelerator5 are undergoing training to stimulate their entrepreneurial potential as they prepare for the grand finale. The top 4 projects will receive $10,000 in seed funding, as well as business mentorship!
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