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Burundi Delegation Visits CITT. A delegation of 3 peoples from Burundi with Sponsors visited CITT. They had a meeting with Rajeev Aggarwal, Director (CITT) where he explained to the delegation the Technologies developed by KIST/CITT.
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On 11th May 2010, Eleven trainees were awarded a Certificate of Entrepreneurship. The ceremony was directed by the CITT Director, Mr. Rajeev Aggarwal who made a brief presentation to all CITT Staff and the incubates present. The guest of Honor was Vice Rector Academics, Prof. John MSHANA.
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On 26th April 2010 KIST/CITT has joined the rest of the World to celebrate the world Intellectual Property Day.
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WELCOME TO TBIF

A Technology and Business Incubation Facility (TBIF) is a unique initiative established by Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to provide Business Incubation and Support Services to accelerate the development of Technology based start up entrepreneurs in Rwanda.

This initiative was supported by The Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in higher education (Nuffic) under their program to support Institutional Strengthening of Post-secondary Education and Training Capacity (NPT) and the InfoDev Incubator Grant from the Information for Development Program (InfoDev), World Bank and Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) under Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Government of Rwanda.

TBIF OfficesTechnology and Business Incubation Facility (TBIF) is a multi-tenancy facility which provides shared services and Business Development services in Rwanda. It is targeting all graduates from Rwandan institutions of higher education, innovators, and technicians, together with already practicing entrepreneurs, particularly SMEs. The TBIF provide a comprehensive service package, which could cover a wide range of activities ranging from housing of office and/or production facilities, consulting in all areas of business management, subsidies, access to start-up venture capital, organization of internal and external education and training, promotion/marketing of the tenant’s via media, databases, contacts etc. TBIF has a direct and indirect impact on rural economic transformation, in that it will lead to diversification of rural activities, and this will be associated with creation of opportunities for rural productive employment.

TBIF is a member of the African Incubator Network, the Southern African Business & Technology Incubation Association, the Shanghai International Technology Transfer Information Platform & Affiliated with the US based National Business Incubation Association:

African Incubator Network National Business Incubation Association
Southern African Business & Technology Incubation Association Shanghai International Technology Transfer Information Platform

Major Areas

TBIF is comprised of 2 major components:

1. Technology and Business Incubation Facility (TBIF)
2. KIST Enterprise Development Fund (KEDF)

 

 
 PRE-INCUBATION
  • Training on orientation on entrepreneurship
  • Training on Business Plan development
  • Advice/counselling on business ideas
  • Assistance with access to start-up funding
 INCUBATION
  • Provision of work space and shared amenities
  • Counselling/mentoring of tenants/clients on practical businesses implementation.
  • Tailored courses as per client needs
  • Information on sources of finance
  • Consultancy services in; Marketing, Business Planning, Financial, Legal issues, etc.
 POST-INCUBATION
  • Facilitation of business promotion by activation
    of networking mechanisms, trade exhibitions,
    local and international business contacts.
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