UNDP unveils Timbuktoo initiative in universities
The UniPod is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support research for development and nurture the innovation ecosystem in Uganda.It provides university students and youths outside the university with various facilities, including a maker-space for engineering and creative design projects, design labs for design thinking programs, collaborative working space, and a technology transfer office.The Timbuktoo initiative, inspired by Africa's rich history and heritage, aims to raise a $1b youth innovation financing facility over 10 years.
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UNDP unveils Timbuktoo initiative in universities
By NewVision Reporter
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Africa Influencers for Development (AI4D) have launched the Timbuktoo initiative, which aims to foster innovation ecosystems in public universities and enable African startups