Groundbreaker

Köln, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseEducationSocial Impact

Impact3Sustainability Goals

Employees11 - 50

Founded2019

LocationKöln

About us

Groundbreaker is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in Uganda. It provides fully funded, residential Software & AI training, mentorship, and career support to address the representation gap of African talent in the global AI sector. The comprehensive program on its campus in Bukerere, Uganda, enables participants to transition from zero technical background to employed software and AI professionals within 12 months. To date, 155 students have been successfully trained, boasting a 92% graduation rate and 98% employment rate. This results in an average income increase of 25x. The organization collaborates with partners to scale access to opportunities and strengthen Africa's tech ecosystem.

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Sustainability Goals

Quality Education

High-Quality Software and AI Education for Women
The organization provides fully funded, residential training programs in Software and AI development, ensuring young women in Uganda gain access to in-demand tech skills to advance their careers.

Gender Equality

Promoting Gender Equality in the Tech Industry
Groundbreaker empowers young women in Uganda to pursue careers in technology, actively reducing gender inequality and the representation gap in global AI talent.

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Access to Decent Work and Economic Growth
With a 98% employment rate in tech professions and a 25x higher income for graduates, the organization fosters decent work and inclusive economic growth in Africa.

FAQs

What is Groundbreaker's mission and impact?

Groundbreaker is a non-profit empowering young women in Uganda with fully funded Software & AI training, mentorship, and career support. It addresses Africa's underrepresentation in global AI talent. To date, 155 students have been served, achieving a 92% graduation rate and 98% employment in tech roles, leading to a 25x income increase.

Where does Groundbreaker operate?

Groundbreaker is headquartered in Mukono, Uganda, and operates a campus in Bukerere, Uganda, where its comprehensive, residential training program is conducted.

Which SDGs does Groundbreaker support?

Groundbreaker primarily supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

How can one support Groundbreaker?

Individuals and organizations can support Groundbreaker by becoming sponsors or mentors, or by making donations. These contributions help fund cohorts, provide mentorship, and enable the training of Software & AI Engineers.

What is Groundbreaker's size and legal form?

Groundbreaker employs between 11 and 50 staff, with 26 listed on LinkedIn. The organization is registered in Germany as a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH).