Talent is Universal –
Opportunity is not

Groundbreaker Talents is a residential scholarship program that equips young women with skills in Software Engineering, Business and AI to launch impactful careers in tech. We aim for a dual impact: providing a sustainable path out of poverty and promoting a more diverse talent pipeline in tech.

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113

Students

92%

Graduation Rate

98%

Employed as Tech Professionals

25×

Higher Income

19%

Employed in International Companies

113

Students

92%

Graduation Rate

98%

Employed as Tech
Professionals

25×

Higher Income

19%

Employed in International
Companies

113

Students

92%

Graduation Rate

98%

Employed as Tech
Professionals

25×

Higher Income

19%

Employed in International
Companies

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Here to Sponsor

As a sponsor of our program, you support a sustainable way out of poverty for tech-savvy women and, at the same time, a diverse tech talent pipeline. Engaging your employees in our mentorship program creates more openness within your company.

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Here to Mentor

As a mentor in our program, you offer valuable career advice and insights into the tech sector to your mentee. The mentorship sessions include training, consulting, and guidance for our young talents in Uganda. It will be fully remote and in English.

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Here to Study

As a student of our program, you get the life-changing opportunity to kickstart your career in tech! Within one year of studying at our campus, you will acquire all the necessary skills in the field of software engineering to enter junior-level positions in the industry.

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Inspirational Stories –
How Groundbreaker Talents Changes Lives

Tracy Keeya

Melissa Sharon

Sandra Akech

Daphine Nambafu

Immaculate Nayiga

Tracy

I used to feel lost and unsure about my future, juggling small jobs with much work, little pay and constant exhaustion. I didn’t even know what software engineers really did — I thought it meant repairing computers. Groundbreaker put me on the right path, sponsored my training, and opened a world I never imagined. With zero tech knowledge but plenty of passion, I learned to build and maintain apps from scratch. Today, I’m proud to work as a Software Engineer at Xylophone Technologies — an opportunity my younger self would never have dared to dream about.

Melissa

Before joining Groundbreaker Talents, I felt uncertain about my future and had little direction. Within just one year, I discovered my passion for tech, learnt programming and built confidence. Now, I’m proud to work as a Junior Software Engineer at Lwegatech, creating digital solutions. It’s unbelievable to my younger self who I’ve become — this journey proved to me that with the right support, anything is possible. Thanks to this scholarship, I now know exactly where I’m headed.

Sandra

After high school, I struggled to secure a job in tech due to limited resources and only theoretical knowledge — no laptop, no stable internet, and no conducive environment to learn. The one-year Groundbreaker Talents program changed everything: I received a laptop, unlimited internet, hands-on experience, mentorship, and a supportive space to grow. Today, I’m proud to be a woman in tech – working as a Software Developer at the Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health, building real-world solutions.

Daphine

Before Groundbreaker, I knew almost nothing about tech. I joined with no coding experience-just the determination to change my future. The hands-on training and support opened a whole new world for me. Today, I’m a Graduate Trainee at Interswitch East Africa, growing my skills in fintech and learning from some of the best. Every day, I’m stepping closer to the kind of impact I always dreamed of making.

Immaculate

I joined Groundbreaker Talents with zero tech knowledge and only a vague idea of what “software engineering” meant – I just knew l’d be working with a computer. I couldn’t have imagined the challenges and growth ahead. Fast forward one year, and I’m now working internationally as a Software Engineer for a Japanese company, embracing a new culture and contributing as a full-stack developer with a diverse skill set. Groundbreakers’ support has truly changed my life.

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Talent is Universal – Opportunity is not

Begin Your Journey With Us

Here to Sponsor

Here to Mentor

Here to Study

Inspirational Stories – How Groundbreaker Talents Changes Lives

Tracy Keeya

Melissa Sharon

Sandra Akech

Daphine Nambafu

Immaculate Nayiga

Tracy

Melissa

Sandra

Daphine

Immaculate

Groundbreaker Blog

Looking Back at 2025: A Year of Impact at Groundbreaker Talents

Tech Education Is the Gift of a Lifetime: Our Holiday Campaign 2025

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Talent is Universal –
Opportunity is not

Inspirational Stories –
How Groundbreaker Talents Changes Lives