SIMcubator Rwanda

SIMcubator Rwanda’s history is marked by continuous growth and transformative impact. The original SIMcubator was founded in 2020, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, by students from the Master in Strategy and International Management, eager to make a difference and support entrepreneurs in enriching their local communities. The initiative started in Bangladesh, where it successfully supported and coached local startups in the healthcare sector. Building upon this achievement, the team expanded to Rwanda in 2021, with a renewed focus on improving education and sustainability. The program's past successes are a testament to our dedication and commitment to creating lasting change in the regions we serve.

Significant milestones and achievements include:

• Expanded the SIMcubator initiative to Rwanda, and successfully iterated over the previous three generations
• Worked with great partners including HP and Frey; continued to strengthen our working relationship with our on-site partner Norrsken (Rwanda)
• In total, securing a six-digit funding sum to support founders
• To date, more than 450 applications and successful coaching of 10 startups in 2024