About GIIH
Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub (GIIH) is a research, innovation, and entrepreneurship initiative hosted by the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) in the College of Science and Technology at the University of Rwanda. It is a World Bank-funded project.
- 40+ startups supported
- 500+ innovators trained
- 9 program tracks
- 25+ active partners
Become an innovator
GIIH supports young entrepreneurs through mentorship, coaching, prototyping resources, and pathways to funding. Following our commitment to sustainable innovation, we collaborate with startups, research centres, universities, and industry partners to scale ideas with impact.
Vision and mission
We create an environment where young innovators and entrepreneurs find support and develop entrepreneurial mindsets.
We open new opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and innovation-based entrepreneurship among youth across Rwanda and East Africa.
Our approach
GIIH works with startups, SMEs, and industry partners to develop ventures with strong technical support and a connected ecosystem for sharing ideas, needs, and solutions.
After validation, promising solutions are scaled through university networks and international partners.