PASS - Productivity Acceleration Support Services
Empowering rural households through innovation and formalization. The Productivity Acceleration Support Services (PASS) initiative is a transformative program coordinated by the Countryside Innovations Network (CIN), supported by the Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Secretariat of the Government of Uganda.
Key Components
- Mindset Transformation
- Business Skilling & Incubation
- Accreditation & Certification
Impact Areas
- Enterprise Clustering
- Market Access
- Wealth Creation
MASS - Mushroom Agribusiness Support Services
Revolutionizing rural livelihoods in the Bukedi sub-region through science-driven cyclic agro-industrial innovations. The venture focuses on sustainable mushroom production utilizing agricultural by-products such as rice straw and Azora weed as substrates.
Scaling up commercial mushroom production
Training rural households in mushroom farming
Cyclic economy principles with agro-waste recycling
Research Projects
Alternative Energy from Agro-Wastes
Pioneering production of alternative energy sources from agro-wastes, reducing reliance on firewood and promoting sustainable energy solutions for rural communities.
Indigenous Poultry Production
Research focused on improving indigenous poultry production through better management practices, nutrition, and breeding programs to enhance food security and income.
Research in Action
Market Insights
Global Mushroom Market
Valued at USD 50 billion in 2022, projected to grow to USD 86 billion by 2030 at a 7.9% CAGR.
African Market
Uganda emerging as a key player with growing demand for organic produce in urban markets.
Profitability
A 10m² mushroom garden can yield 200-300 kg per cycle, generating UGX 2,000,000 - 4,500,000 per year.