Project Description

Harhub, in collaboration with Oxfam, has initiated a dynamic Social Innovation Challenge aimed at addressing the most urgent social issues. This collaborative effort seeks to tap into the ingenuity of young minds in Somaliland and beyond, including social entrepreneurs, developers, change-makers, and health practitioners, who are passionate about pioneering transformative solutions to critical societal challenges.

Harhub prioritized innovations which may already be proven but reached new heights of interest within the industry given the right support from Harhub, or innovations which are new ideas and concepts, but might need some tuning to fit the requirements of potential customers.

Project Goals

Objectives:

Foster Innovation: Stimulate the creation and enhancement of inventive solutions to urgent social challenges by establishing a robust platform for emerging changemakers to exhibit their ideas, fostering an environment conducive to creativity and experimentation.

Support Emerging Talent: Provide comprehensive guidance, resources, and mentorship to budding innovators, empowering them to translate their visions into tangible initiatives that effectively address the needs of their communities.

Access to Finance: Facilitate financial access for the most promising innovative concepts, offering crucial support to bridge the gap between ideation and implementation.

“Project Outcomes

Total Applicants: 428 (304 Male, 124 Female)
Total Trainee: 20 (16 Male, 4 Female)
Total Investee: 3 Startups (Male 3)
Total Investment Disbursed: $22,695
Investment Size- $7565”

Location

Hargeisa

Partners

Oxfam

Donors

Oxfam