12 projects selected for 'Tangira StartUp TV' contest announced #rwanda #RwOT

These projects were chosen from a pool of 50 that competed in the initial public voting phase of the competition. The selected projects represent a diverse range of innovative ideas and social impact, with 80% of the selection based on the decisions of a panel of judges and 20% determined by the public through a digital voting system.

The competition aims to support emerging entrepreneurs by providing them with valuable knowledge, training, opportunities to network with key industry players, and financial support to help develop their ventures.

In a media interview, Mudenge Ingabire Phionah, representing business mentors, emphasized that the 12 entrepreneurs advancing to the next stage were selected based on the novelty and potential benefits of their projects for the community.

She noted that many young people are eager to start businesses but lack the necessary resources and confidence. 'Many young people show a strong desire to start businesses, but the problem is that they are not well-prepared. That is why it is our responsibility to help them develop solid, high-quality projects with a sustainable future,' she said.

Remmy Lubega, the show's Executive Producer and CEO of RG-Consult Inc, explained that the main goal of the project is to showcase and promote young entrepreneurs and their businesses by giving them a platform to publicize their ideas.

He highlighted that one of the major challenges faced by young entrepreneurs is the lack of visibility, which this contest seeks to address.

'This initiative aims to provide entrepreneurs with more opportunities, such as meeting investors, potential partners, and gaining audiences for their work,' Lubega said.

The 12 entrepreneurs moving forward will receive mentorship and training to refine their projects before presenting them to the judging panel in a televised event.

The Tangira StartUp TV Contest will air on Igihe TV in six phases, with winners being selected each week until the final six projects remain to compete for the grand prize.

The finalists will compete for prizes including over 10 million Rwandan Francs and other valuable rewards.

The Tangira StartUp TV Contest has several partners, including BRD, ICT Chamber, RSE, 250Startups Incubator, BPN, ESP, IGIHE, Aba VIP, Itara Productions, BTN, ATV, Royal FM, Capital FM, Nep Filmz, and RG-Consult Inc.

The Tangira StartUp TV Contest will air on Igihe TV in six phases, with winners being selected each week until the final six projects remain to compete for the grand prize.