At Rootical, the human-centered design is embedded in our entrepreneurs' DNA. Discover how Emma continuously integrates feedback and refines his product to meet market demands. Learn how his "failing forward" mindset is scaling his agri-food business and transforming the Uganda’s food system.

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Administration & Communications Intern to join our team and support our mission of building regenerative agri-food ventures in Uganda. This six-month paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in administration, content creation, social media management, and event support within a fast-paced startup environment. Apply now!

Eden Seeds; an agroecological enterprise in Rootical’s studio is hiring a Sales and Production Coordinator in Wakiso district to oversee seed production, sales and distribution. Are you an agronomist with experience in sales and passionate about regenerative agriculture? Apply Now!

To change the food system, we need to re-think ownership. When the transition to a fair and regenerative food systems really starts to accelerate, we need purpose-driven agrifood companies to have strong foundations, to avoid mission drift and hostile take-overs. Read on for more on what steward ownership is about and why we need it.

In this article, we spotlight the remarkable progress of our Rootical 2023 Food System Leadership boot camp participants. From personal milestones to life-changing impacts. Take a deep dive into the survey insights that tell the full story!

In this 5th release of The Rootical Times we share remarkable progress and achieved milestones in the second half of 2024. From launching a second cohort, to building 4+2 businesses and going international… read more.

Raj Guarding Fresh, an agri-food business in Rootical’s studio is hiring a biochemist consultant to support in production of an organic fungicide. Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture and Food system transformation? Apply now!!!

The Guarding Fresh team is bringing the heat on the toxic chemical mancozeb with their organic solution. Guarding Fresh is partnering with Rootical to transform the Ugandan food system, making it healthier and just. Delve into their business model, the journey thus far and the prospects for the future.

In a food system plagued by poor quality seeds, discover the agri-food business that's creating a solution. Eden Seeds provides indigenous and resilient seeds to smallholder farmers in Uganda. Discover more about the Eden Seeds business model and the journey thus far.

Join us as introduce yet another business in Rootical's studio, Regen Harvests. Regen Harvests is an agri-food business that empowers smallholder farmers with Crop Advance Payments and links the framers directly to off-takers. Delve into the business' journey of transforming the Ugandan food system thus far.

In this new series, we're highlighting the businesses in Rootical's studio, following the conclusion of our “Meet the Founders” series. Discover more about Ecologic, an agri-food business that sells and distributes organic farming inputs to smallholder farmers.

We are concluding our "Meet the founders" series in style. Meet the founder who is dedicated to eradicating the toxic chemical; mancozeb off the Ugandan market. John Okello is one of the co-founders of Guarding Fresh partnering with Rootical to regenerate the Ugandan food system.

Meet Annet Dianah Nannono, one of the founders-in-residence at Rootical. Take a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey and the driving forces behind her decision to co-found an agri-food business. Explore her experiences thus far and her plans for the future.

We are excited to introduce more founders in Rootical’s studio. Meet Hannington Wako Kamanya, co-founder of AgroBulking. Agro Bulking addresses critical challenges faced by smallholder farmers by providing crop advance payments and creating direct links between farmers and buyers. Learn more about Hannington’s entrepreneurial story.

Meet Jimmy Ouni, a purpose-driven entrepreneur who is on the course to transform Uganda’s food system. Jimmy is one of the co-founders of AgroBulking, an agri-food business in Rootical’s studio. Delve into his entrepreneurial story.

Journey with us in this series as we introduce more Founders-in-Residence at Rootical. Meet Innocent Ociti, an empathy-driven entrepreneur. He is dedicated to transforming Uganda’s food system through organic farm inputs. Take a deep dive into his entrepreneurial journey.

Meet Edith Tendo Okello, a passionate social entrepreneur who’s on a mission to transform the Ugandan food system. Learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and her agri-food business “Plenti,” which provides solar drying services to combat aflatoxins and farm-gate food losses while drying 6 times faster.

We are happy and proud to announce our second publication. Please find the Rootical Blueprint for Regenerating Uganda's Food System through Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship.

Meet Dr. Akite Irine, an expert in regenerative agriculture and a passionate entrepreneur. Learn more about her entrepreneurial experience and her quest to transform Uganda’s food system by better connecting supply and demand.

In this fourth release of The Rootical Times you will find key updates from November 2023 to May 2024, some Rootical announcements, and our focus on talent and learning by driving real sales