Patapia Inn0v8
A member of the Social Innovation Academy (SINA)
Innovation for Social Impact
Our work doesn't only stop on enabling refugee women to start small income generating projects. Some of the refugees decide to start their own social businesses, tackling the problems in their communities.
With the Patapia Inn0v8, we offer an Innovation program using the SINA model that provides a comprehensive program that enables marginalized youth to transform their challenging experiences in opportunities.
How the Model Works
Our transformative Scholar Development Program is divided into three dynamic stages, each designed to empower individuals and equip them with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Igniting the spark within
In this foundational month, scholars focus on personal development. Through workshops and activities, they engage in mindset shifts and explore the habits of highly effective people.
Participants embark on a journey of self-discovery to identify their skills, interests, and personal purpose. By the end of this stage, scholars will have developed the self-drive and collaboration skills needed to thrive as an entrepreneur and leader.
Key Highlights:
- Mindset Shift
- Learning Habits of Highly Effective People
- Personal Purpose and Self-Discovery
- Skills and Interests Development
The spark grows beyond the self - Emerges
During this three-month stage, scholars dive into professional development. They learn the design thinking process to identify and address real problems within their communities.
Scholars will conduct customer discovery to deeply understand the context of their chosen issues, exploring who, what, when, how, why, and where. By the end of this stage, they will have an in-depth understanding of the problem identified, the market and the potential solution(s).
Key Highlights:
- Design Thinking Process
- Problem Identification
- Customer Discovery and Research
- Solution Development
From Concept to Market: Fine-Tuning Solutions for Real Impact
In the final month, scholars take their innovative solutions to the market. The stage kicks off with an intensive one-week boot camp focused on business development.
Scholars will refine their products and services, preparing them for real-world application. By the end of this stage, they will have tested their models and achieved a problem-solution fit. At the end of the stage, we link our scholars to other program, like the SINA Accelerator.
Key Highlights:
- Intensive Business Development Boot Camp
- Product and Service Refinement
- Market Testing and Validation
- Achieving Problem-Solution Fit
Patapia Enterprises
Discover the impactful social businesses developed by our program participants.
Kulisha Organics
Combatting Sugar-Related Health Risks in Uganda through 100% natural alternatives to processed sugar.
Founder
Jane Doe
Founded
2022
Impact
Reduced sugar consumption in over 500 households
Kuksta
Innovative Energy-Efficient Stove that reduces fuel consumption by 70% and generates electricity.
Founder
John Smith
Founded
2021
Impact
Reduced deforestation and improved health in 300+ homes
GIGGENIUS
Digital platform connecting skilled refugee youth in Uganda with meaningful job opportunities.
Founder
David Mugisha
Founded
2023
Impact
Connected 150+ refugee youth with employment
Omwezzi Flow Wear
Reusable period products empowering girls to stay in school and breaking period poverty cycles.
Founder
Sarah Nambi
Founded
2022
Impact
Supported 400+ girls to stay in school
Support Our Innovators
You can make a difference by volunteering in our programs or sponsoring a scholar. A scholar needs $410 to complete all 3 stages, covering meals ($300 for training) and a $200 cash prize for their innovation.