Tuku-Tuku Innovation Labs

Bold Ideas. Local Solutions. Lasting Impact.

We partner with entrepreneurs, communities, governments, and development actors to unlock innovation, accelerate entrepreneurship, and build inclusive local economies in Africa

About Us

Making Ideas Grow

Tuku-Tuku Innovation Labs was founded with one goal: to make ideas grow. Inspired by the Tugu tree—resilient, resourceful, and native to Northern Uganda—we help individuals and institutions turn inspiration into action and impact.

With roots in community and eyes on global standards, we're building the future from the ground up.

  • We believe in local solutions to local problems
  • We believe in youth leadership, women's inclusion, and technology as an enabler
  • We believe entrepreneurship is not just business—it's a force for transformation

What We Do

We work across three core pillars to catalyze a vibrant future through programs that blend grassroots insight, bold creativity, and systems thinking.

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Development Consulting & Advisory

We help NGOs, development agencies, and social enterprises design, deliver, and scale high-impact programs.

  • Program Design & Strategy
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Data Systems & Visualization
  • Capacity Building & Mentorship
  • Knowledge Management & Storytelling

Our Platforms

Digital tools and resources built for Northern Uganda's innovators and entrepreneurs

Startup Mapping Platform

Discover and connect with startups across Northern Uganda through our interactive map.

  • Submit your startup data
  • Filter by gender-led, youth-led, sector
  • Connect with donors and partners

Startup Resource Shop

Downloadable tools and templates to help your business grow—most are free!

  • Business Plans, Finance, Legal, HR, Sales templates
  • Free – UGX 5,000
  • Instant delivery via email

Events & Gallery

Stay updated on bootcamps, demos, and innovation events happening across the region.

  • Event calendar and registration
  • Photo galleries from our programs
  • Innovation showcases

📬 Stay In The Loop

Get the Tuku-Tuku Monthly—real stories, real support, no spam.

"No spam. Just real stories and real support."

Development Consulting & Advisory

Want to design evidence-based programs that respond to real needs? Track impact and tell compelling stories to funders? Strengthen teams and build capacity across your organization?

We can help.

Program Design & Strategy

Evidence-based programs that respond to real community needs

MEL & Data Systems

Track impact with KoboToolbox, Power BI, and compelling data visualization

Capacity Building

Strengthen teams and build organizational capacity for lasting change

Knowledge Management

Tell compelling stories that resonate with funders and stakeholders

📩 Let's Talk About Your Next Project

Our Impact (So Far)

We're just getting started.

3,000+
Youth and women trained
20+
Ventures supported
100+
Community initiatives

✨ "When the local market women heard their voices broadcast on the radio for the first time, they knew they mattered." — Radiopreneur Diaries

👉 Read Our Insights & Stories

Stay Connected

Join us in building Northern Uganda's innovation ecosystem

Get In Touch

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Gulu, Uganda
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info@tukutuku.org
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+256 792131316 | +256 774602753

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate collaborators, field facilitators, trainers, storytellers, and dreamers.

Explore Opportunities
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