Welcome to YDEEP:
Youth Digital
Entrepreneurship
Exchange Program
Where Digital Skills meet youth entrepreneurship.
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Partner Organizations
Y-DEEP is made possible through the support of the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (Norec) and is implemented by SUFF Academy, Sote Hub, and Kyusa.
About Y-DEEP
Where Digital Skills meet youth entrepreneurship
Y-DEEP aims to create an international network of young digital entrepreneurs driving positive change by empowering young people with digital skills and entrepreneurship knowledge.
Holistic Development
Y-DEEP goes beyond just technical skills. We focus on building well-rounded changemakers by fostering analytical abilities, communication mastery, and leadership qualities alongside digital skills and entrepreneurial knowledge.
Real-Life Experiences
We provide our participants with opportunities to apply their learning in real-life settings. Through practical experiences and hands-on projects, the youths gain valuable insights and develop crucial entrepreneurship and leadership skills that are vital for success in today’s world.
International Network
Y-DEEP fosters an international network of young digital entrepreneurs, enabling collaboration and the exchange of ideas across borders. This creates a supportive ecosystem that amplifies the impact of their efforts and encourages innovation on a global scale.
Focus on Impact
Y-DEEP doesn’t just create entrepreneurs; it cultivates change agents. The program emphasizes using entrepreneurial skills to address community challenges and create a positive social impact.
Our Statistics
3
Countries
16
Participants
30
Beneficiaries
Elrico Van Rooyen – Co-founder & Executive Director
About Suff Academy & Hub
To Develop the Next Generation of Innovators.
SUFF Academy was established on the 26 September 2009, in partnership with Tvibit Youth Culture House and the Nordic Youth Film Festival as a youth development organization.
Why We Are The Best?
SUFF Academy, is one of the leading youth development organisations in South Africa with an international footprint. Our commitment to holistic youth development, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking initiatives sets us apart as leaders in shaping the innovators of tomorrow.
Our priority sectors now and in the next five years are:
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Digi Hubs for Digital & Future Skills
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Incubation of Start-ups
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David Ogiga – Co-founder & Director
About Sote Hub
Headquartered in Mombasa and a member of 1000 Ocean Startups- Sote Hub, is a leading Entrepreneur Support Organization in Kenya in the Blue Economy with a mission to cultivate a strong pipeline of green and ocean startups. Over the past four years, we’ve supported over 300 startups in the two sectors, through business incubation/acceleration with a 70% success rate. Through strategic partnerships we amplify our impact across Eastern Africa, significantly contributing to the growth and sustainability of ocean-related initiatives. We equally run hackathons and digitization projects.
Our priority sectors now and in the next five years are:
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Agriculture
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Blue Economy
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Climate Smart Innovations
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Digitization
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Dr. Noeline Kirabo – Founder & Director
About Kyusa Academy
Kyusa, established in 2014 by Dr. Noeline Kirabo, Ph.D, is a training and consultancy
organization dedicated to the development of young entrepreneurs. Driven by her transformative experience during an eight-month visit to India in 2013, where she engaged in a social entrepreneurship course and introspective soul-searching, Dr. Kirabo developed a profound passion for empowering marginalized youth and facilitating their entrepreneurial journeys.
Our priority sectors now and in the next five years are:
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Leadership Development
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Start-ups
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Incubation
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Y-DEEP PARTICIPANTS
Meet our Cohort 1
Ambitious young African entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, united by their passion for digital innovation and driving positive change.
Nombhedesho Ndzumo 🇿🇦
South Africa to Uganda
Adrian Dean Jooste 🇿🇦
South Africa to Uganda
Sharelle Pietersen 🇿🇦
South Africa to Kenya
Nelson Kamfer 🇿🇦
South Africa to Kenya
Lucia Muthoni 🇰🇪
Kenya to South Africa
Luke Kibiku 🇰🇪
Kenya to South Africa
Leah Atai 🇺🇬
Uganda to South Africa
Timothy Opio 🇺🇬
Uganda to South Africa
Meet our Cohort 2
Sharone Arries 🇿🇦
South Africa to Uganda
Jason Koeries 🇿🇦
South Africa to Uganda
Nolubabalo Batuali 🇿🇦
South Africa to Kenya
Joshua Delport 🇿🇦
South Africa to Kenya
Mejumaa Bakari 🇰🇪
Kenya to South Africa
Emmanuel Bwire 🇰🇪
Kenya to South Africa
Bernah Namyalo 🇺🇬
Uganda to South Africa
Anorld Asiimwe 🇺🇬
Uganda to South Africa
Youth Digital Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
Youth Digital Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
Youth Digital Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
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Have a question or want to get involved?💬
For inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or to learn more about Y-DEEP, please feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to answer your questions, provide assistance, and explore possibilities for partnership. Contact us today to join our mission of empowering young digital entrepreneurs and driving positive change worldwide.
+27 83 470 0890
Y-DEEP
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