Rwanda Trade and Discovery Mission

Imagine stepping into a country where policy moves at the pace of possibility, where creativity fuels national progress, and where optimism is a strategy. This is the Rwanda welcoming changemakers, innovators, and builders from Scotland and across the United Kingdom.

This curated 7-day immersive journey offers participants a rare opportunity to experience Rwanda’s remarkable transformation first-hand. Designed to foster exchange, inspiration, and partnership, the trip connects innovators, founders, educators, policymakers, creators, and ecosystem builders with Rwanda’s vibrant innovation landscape.

Often compared to Estonia for its digital-first governance and rapid adoption of technology, Rwanda has emerged as one of Africa’s most innovative nations. This journey provides deep exposure to how communities, institutions, and startups are reimagining development, sustainability, and creativity across the continent.

Why Rwanda: A Gateway to Digital Africa

• Nationwide cashless public transport systems
• Wi-Fi available on public transportation
• Solar-powered digital kiosks serving rural and urban communities
• A thriving startup ecosystem supported by Norrsken, RDB, and Kigali innovation districts
• Clean, safe, and well-planned cities with world-class infrastructure
• Strong national commitment to entrepreneurship, fintech, public policy innovation, and sustainability

This journey is designed to help participants learn, connect, collaborate, and co-create future partnerships between the UK and Rwanda.

Trip Dates

• Journey Dates: 9 – 15 March 2026
• Departure from London: 8 March 2026

Proposed Itinerary

• 8 March: Departure from London
• 9 March: Genocide Memorial visit, Kigali city tour, visit to Norrsken, and Rwanda Development Board (One Stop Centre)
• 10 – 11 March: Attendance at the Fintech Summit (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and curated B2B meetings
• 12 March: Industry site visits including Textile sector, Zipline, Kigali Economic Zone, and more
• 13 March: Road trip to a coffee farm with tea plantation stopover and overnight stay
• 14 March: Farm activities, return to Kigali, optional cultural or sports outing
• 15 March: Free day in Kigali and evening return flight to London

What’s Included

• Hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Ground transportation throughout the trip
• Access to the Fintech Summit
• Coffee farm visit and on-site activities

What’s Not Included

• International flights
• Additional meals and personal expenses

Daily debrief sessions will be held every morning during breakfast and each evening during dinner. Group dinners will also take place at curated locations across Kigali to deepen connections and conversations.

Who This Journey Is For

• Innovators and entrepreneurs
• Tech leaders and investors
• Policymakers and ecosystem builders
• Educators and researchers
• Anyone passionate about Africa’s future

If you are a changemaker in Scotland or the UK seeking to understand Africa’s most dynamic innovation ecosystem, Rwanda awaits you. Spaces are limited. Early expressions of interest are encouraged.

This journey is brought to you by Syncplex Lab, powered by the DataKirk, in partnership with Rwanda Business UK.