Innovate4DigiJobs seeks to foster purpose-driven innovation by supporting solutions that generate sustainable impact and empower communities, particularly by equipping youth with the skills, tools, and networks to thrive in the digital era.
'Innovate4DigiJobs is not just about winning a competition â€" it's about the impact we're targeting,' said Alex Ntale, CEO of the Rwanda ICT Chamber.
'If your passion is about changing lives, not just chasing profits, we want to make sure you're not left behind.'
The program invites participation from a diverse pool of actors, including business development service providers, TVET institutions, social enterprises, cooperatives, and workers' or employers' organisations.
The application deadline has been extended to June 27, 2025, and submissions can be made via the ICT Chamber's official portal: ictchamber.rw/innovate4jobs-application-form.
Speaking at the launch, ILO Project Manager Fatima Elsanousi Sirelkhatim highlighted the program's inclusive approach to digital transformation: 'It is vital to ensure no one is left behind.'
Echoing that sentiment, Ngabo Brave, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Arts, emphasised the need for digital skills to serve positive and transformative purposes: 'It would be unfortunate to have digital skills and apply them in the wrong way. Innovate4DigiJobs paves a meaningful path for young people to leverage their digital talents the right way.'
The Innovate4DigiJobs challenge encourages young innovators to go beyond technology for its own sake and instead focus on digital solutions that uplift communities, generate decent jobs, and fuel inclusive growth.
The initiative aligns with Rwanda's broader digital transformation goals and complements ongoing efforts by public and private actors to nurture a tech-savvy, empowered youth capable of driving inclusive growth and innovation.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
