Powering a Green and Circular future

Energy Climate & Environment Prototype
Description

GreenBridge is an innovation that promotes clean and sustainable cooking through a circular economy approach. It connects households using e-cooking appliances with trained technicians for repairs, maintenance, and user education. The platform reduces electronic waste, creates green jobs, and helps more people adopt clean energy solutions. By encouraging repair and reuse, GreenBridge makes clean cooking affordable and sustainable for everyone.

Impact

GreenBridge creates social and economic impact by reducing household energy costs and promoting access to clean, safe cooking solutions. It empowers local technicians with green jobs and income opportunities while extending the lifespan of e-cooking appliances through repair and reuse. By reducing electronic waste and encouraging circular practices, the innovation supports environmental sustainability. Overall, GreenBridge improves livelihoods, supports community resilience, and advances Uganda’s green economy transition.

Target Audience

The main beneficiaries of GreenBridge are households using e-cooking appliances, who gain affordable and reliable access to repair and maintenance services. Local technicians also benefit through training, certification, and new green job opportunities. In addition, communities benefit from reduced electronic waste and cleaner environments, while policymakers and development partners gain a practical model for promoting sustainable energy adoption in Uganda.

Industrial Value Chains
Other (please specify)
Partnerships

Individual (self-led or personal innovation)

Innovation Details
Stage: Prototype
Funding Status: Funded
Location: Wakiso/Kampala
Innovation Date:

June 1, 2025

Contact Information
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