The two-day Rwanda Day 2024 kicked off on Friday, February 2, 2024, with a strong emphasis on technology, as the Ministry of ICT, in collaboration with the Private Sector Federation ICT Chambers, provided a platform for tech companies and innovators to showcase their contributions to the country’s ICT ecosystem.
The ICT Chambers expressed their primary objective: “To provide exposure to tech companies and innovators from Rwanda and a chance to showcase their services and products.” The tech showcase features pioneers in digital solutions and trailblazers in cutting-edge technologies, symbolizing Rwanda’s commitment to technological excellence.
Rwanda’s tech landscape spans fintech, agritech, agrotech, space, drones & robotics, bpo & global sourcing, e-commerce & e-services, edtech, media-tech, biotech, and hubs, incubators & accelerators. Notable participants include:
- Pindo: Empowering 30% of illiterate Sub-Saharan Africans with seamless access to digital services.
- Bridge2Rwanda: Preparing around 30 students annually for full scholarships abroad, primarily to elite private schools in the U.S. through the B2R Scholars Program.
- Eden Care: An innovative digital health insurance and health & wellness startup focusing on holistic solutions for individuals and businesses.
- Zorabots Africa: An Edtech company specialized in humanoid robots used in health care, education, mining, energy, and industry.
- TechAffinity: A technology-driven custom software solutions company, founded in the year 2000 in Tampa Bay, Florida.
- Broadband System Corporation (BSC): Mandated with rolling out a nationwide fiber optic network, showcasing success in connecting Rwandans in the digital generation as the country eyes 5G internet usage.
- kLab (Knowledge Lab): One of the first innovation hubs in Kigali, supporting students, fresh graduates, young entrepreneurs, and innovators for over a decade.
The ICT Chambers emphasized that this event offers participants a unique opportunity to meet, interact, and learn from dynamic organizations contributing to the evolution of Rwanda’s tech ecosystem. They stated, “Together, we embark on a journey of collaboration, inspiration, and shared aspirations for a future where innovation knows no bounds.”
