Rwanda Summer 2018

Rwanda ICT Chamber
June 18, 2018 to Aug. 3, 2018

Overview

Global Startup Labs (GSL) is a program founded by MIT to cultivate young technology entrepreneurs all over the world. In collaboration with FabLab and the ICT Chamber, the 2018 Rwanda GSL will teach entrepreneurship concepts and software/hardware technologies. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped with the tools to launch digital enterprises that address everyday challenges in their local environments.

This is not a typical class! It is an intensive boot-camp where students will work in teams to develop and ultimately launch a startup business. The course ends with a pitch day, where teams will pitch their startup and prototype to potential investors.

MIT Instructors / Mentors

Kosi Aroh

Technical Lead

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tosin Bosede

Entrepreneurship Lead

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Wataru Doita

Entrepreneurship Lead

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jennah Haque

Technical Assistant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Statistics

  • Total Students: 23
  • Male Students: 14
  • Female Students: 3
  • Average Age: 27.0
  • Student Affiliation:
    • Kigali Institute of Science and Technology: 7
    • None: 12
    • Fablab Rwanda: 2
    • Rwanda ICT Chamber: 1
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 1