Partner with us
Build the Future of Young Innovators
CITES believes that unlocking the potential of young people requires more than ideas; it requires access to skills, tools, mentors, opportunities and platforms to turn those ideas into practical solutions.
Who we invite
An open invitation
We invite organisations, institutions, businesses, development partners, educators, innovators and individuals to partner with us in creating opportunities for young people, particularly those in communities where access to technology, innovation spaces and mentorship remains limited.
Together, we can help young people move from curiosity to skills, ideas to solutions, and solutions to opportunities.
Why partner
Why Partner With CITES?
Partnering with CITES provides an opportunity to contribute to a growing ecosystem that equips young people with practical skills in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Through our programmes, young people are supported to:
Develop practical digital and technology skills
Explore creativity, innovation and problem-solving
Build and test prototypes
Understand entrepreneurship and enterprise
Address challenges within their communities
Gain exposure to mentors, professionals and potential opportunities
Showcase and receive recognition for their ideas and innovations
Ways to partner
How You Can Partner
01
Financial Support
Support CITES programmes, activities and outreach through financial contributions that help us reach more young people and deliver practical learning experiences.
02
Sponsorship
Sponsor programmes, innovation challenges, awards, learning materials, equipment or specific activities such as the Grassroots Innovation Camp & Awards (GICA) 2026.
03
Mentorship & Technical Expertise
Share knowledge, professional experience and technical expertise with young innovators through mentorship, workshops, demonstrations and coaching.
04
Technology, Equipment & Learning Materials
Provide computers, tools, components, software, learning materials, or other resources that can help young people learn, experiment, and build.
05
Outreach & Community Engagement
Work with us to identify and reach young people in schools and communities, particularly those with limited access to innovation and technology opportunities.
06
Media & Communications
Help amplify young people’s ideas and achievements through media coverage, storytelling, digital platforms and other communication channels.
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Institutional & Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with CITES on programmes, research, skills development, innovation initiatives and opportunities that create long-term value for young people and communities.
Partner with the camp
Sponsorship packages
Four tiers, in Ugandan shillings. Each one is written around what it actually pays for at the camp.
01
Platinum · 10M+
For organisations that want to anchor the camp and be visibly associated with rural youth innovation.
Large banner logo · dedicated social · full blog feature · speaking slot · major award presentation · exhibition table · prominent report recognition
02
Gold · 5M+
For organisations that want to sponsor a major award category, school outreach, participant materials or mentorship activities.
Medium banner logo · dedicated social · blog mention · speaking slot · category award · exhibition table
03
Silver · 3M+
For community-minded organisations supporting logistics, certificates, meals, publicity or event operations.
Small banner logo · group social · blog mention · speaking slot · category award · exhibition table
04
Bronze · 1M+
For SMEs, individuals and local partners who want to contribute to the success of the camp.
Listed on banner · collective press mention · group social · listed in blog and report · award presentation
Get involved
Partner With Us
Whether you are an organisation, company, institution, development partner, educator, professional or individual, there is an opportunity to contribute.
Let’s work together to create a Uganda where a young person’s postcode does not determine whether their idea gets built.
Tell us how you would like to partner
Financial support, sponsorship, expertise, equipment, outreach or media — share a little about your organisation and we will come back to you.
Where to find us
Visit the centre
2nd Floor, Kamure Park Building, 128 Old Kira Road, Bukoto, Kampala, Uganda
The camp itself takes place in Nankandulo Sub-County, Kamuli District.
Two doors, one story