Accelerating entrepreneurship in East Africa

idego is a social impact accelerator that helps startups and aspiring businesses in Eastern Africa to benefit from digital transformation and our global network, and by that to develop their businesses in a sustainable way.

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200+

projects realised since 2013

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entrepreneurs we have supported

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Fostering digital transformation & lasting impact

idego has a well-established network of leading international institutions, universities and global players in politics, economics and science to drive impactful progress in East Africa

MISSION

We at idego believe that fostering entrepreneurship in developing countries can help overcome poverty, reduce unemployment and create a prosperous economic ecosystem.

VISION

Empowering African startups to develop their businesses through digitalization and get investment ready - and to eventually grow into an SME.

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Partnerships

We partner closely with leading international institutions, universities and global players in politics, economics and science to ensure that we can continue driving change and assisting change-makers on succeeding in their mission to create long lasting impact. Working with idego means fostering entrepreneurship in emerging countries, helping to overcome unemployment and building a sustainable economic environment. Together, we can strengthen new opportunities and global change.

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Awards & Acheivements

German innovations award of “Deutschland Land der Ideen” in the category economy Patron: President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter. Steinmeier

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German award for social entrepreneurship presented by chancellor Angela Merkel

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Milestones Idego

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Why work with idego and help driving change in emerging markets

  • “The mentorship opportunity given by idego is the perfect chance to support the great entrepreneurs out there in the dynamic country of Rwanda. I’m excited to collaborate with Christelle Kwizera on her mission to bring access to safe water to millions”

    Marc Barbance
    Mentor Water Access Rwanda
  • “Working together with SHIKAMA Dioscore and the idego talents to develop and implement business ideas in Rwanda is a true horizon extender - interesting, inspiring and fun.”

    Yenal Ersen
    Mentor AgriGO
  • “I am very grateful to have joined idego and Water Access and to be part of this journey. The internship was a great opportunity for me to further develop my strategic skillset and to dive into a new (working) culture. Moreover, I am very proud to be able to contribute to the great mission of bringing safe and clean drinking water to all households in Rwanda.”

    Jasmin Schaefer
    Strategy Consulting Talent
  • “I am proud to be part of the idego team, contributing to impact, entrepreneurship and opportunity in the inspiring country of Rwanda”

    Jette Handschumacher
    COO idego
  • “Grateful to be able to aid Water Access Rwanda in their mission to end water scarcity and provide safe water for all”

    Ife Odugbesan
    Software Development Support