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.

About Us

Introduction

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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Our Vision & Mission

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.

Why Choose CURAD?

  • Proven experience in agribusiness incubation since 2012.
  • Strong partnerships with universities, farmer organizations, and research institutions.
  • Track record of nurturing youth- and women-led enterprises into scalable businesses.
  • Access to world-class incubation hubs and agro-processing facilities.
  • Commitment to job creation, innovation, and sustainable agribusiness growth.

OUR VALUES

Sustainable Innovation

Inclusive Collaboration

Impact Orientation

Entrepreneurial Empowerment

Excellence & Professionalism

Sustainability & Resilience

Integrity & Accountability

Our Incubation Centres

CURAD operates three incubation hubs offering state-of-the-art facilities and technical support:

CURAD Agri-Park (Namanve Industrial Park)

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Fresh, Dry Fruits & vegetable processing for export markets.

Coffee Entrepreneurship Bureau of Uganda (CEBU)

02

Coffee value addition for local and export markets.

Rural Agribusiness Incubation Hub (Kapeeka)

03

Juice, water, and beverage production & processing.

Oil Seed Value Chain Incubation Centre (Iganga)

04

Oil Seed and Animal feed Processing

Meat and Diary Incubation Centre (Jinja)

05

Beef, Poultry and Diary processing

Our Founding Partners

Other Partners