The Consortium for Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development (CURAD) is an innovative, autonomous agribusiness incubator established in 2012 by Makerere University, NUCAFE, and NARO, with support from DANIDA under the FARA-UniBRAIN Programme.
As a public–private partnership initiative, CURAD supports farmers, farmer organizations, agro-entrepreneurs, students, graduates, start-ups, and SMEs to transform ideas into competitive agribusiness enterprises. We are driven by a vision to produce innovative young entrepreneurs and agribusiness leaders who champion productivity, profitability, and job creation in the agricultural sector.
“Agribusiness is not just a business, it’s a tool to transform communities, empower youth, and create lasting impact.” – Nangobi Victoria Kisakye Nangobi Victoria Kisakye, an incubate at CURAD under the SAYE project In a world where agribusiness holds immense potential to transform lives but still
At just 24 years old, Timujibwa Nuulu from Bugunga Village, Kapyanga Subcounty, Bugiri District, is rewriting her story — one jar of peanut butter/paste at a time. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Nuulu’s education journey came to a sudden stop. She had just completed Senior Three
