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.
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.
CURAD is a non-profit company limited by guarantee (Reg. No. 144130) that supports profit-oriented agribusinesses, working to create jobs, enhance incomes, and promote economic resilience through innovation, incubation, and investment.
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Vision:
To be the leading generator of young agribusiness entrepreneurs creating wealth and jobs in East Africa.
Mission:
To produce young, innovative, and skillful agribusiness entrepreneurs through strategic partnerships, fostering collaboration between universities, farmer organizations, and research institutions to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
CURAD operates three incubation hubs offering state-of-the-art facilities and technical support:
Fresh, Dry Fruits & vegetable processing for export markets.
Coffee value addition for local and export markets.
Juice, water, and beverage production & processing.
Oil Seed and Animal feed Processing
Beef, Poultry and Diary processing