MUSHROOM TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE

  We were honored to host   Enock Ampumuza   and   Suzan Watkins , esteemed representatives from the   African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) , at the   Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) . AAIN is a pan?African network (established in 2014, registered in 2015) dedicated to   “incubating incubators”   — strengthening agribusiness incubation capacity and commercializing agricultural innovations across Africa Staff from MTRC and AAIN share a light moment. During their visit, the delegation received a comprehensive tour of MTRC’s facilities. They observed key processes across our  spawn production ,  substrate preparation ,  inoculation ,  incubation ,  harvesting ,  drying , and  packaging  areas. Our team also demonstrated our training programs, youth mentorship initiatives, and approaches to integrating spent substrate into organic fertilizer solutions. Staff from AAIN being taken through a...

  On June 24, 2025, Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) proudly took part in the   Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) Bridging Event   in Kampala, an inspiring celebration of women-led innovation and green enterprise across Uganda. A group photo with all the participants Organized by GIZ under the Women Employment for the Green Transformation in Africa (WE4D) programme, the event brought together over 80 key stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, government representatives, development partners, and entrepreneurial support organizations. The event marked a pivotal shift from startup ideation to scale-focused business development for the 262 women entrepreneurs supported by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) under the WE4A programme. A picture of our stall As MTRC, we were honored to connect with partners, celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs, and reflect on how inclusive green entrepreneurship can accelerate Uganda’s sustainable development. Th...

  On 12th June 2025, the Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) had the pleasure of hosting students from   Nyabikoni Secondary School’s Entrepreneurship Class   for a hands-on study visit aimed at enhancing their understanding of business operations, value addition, and sustainable agriculture. Students undergoing a theoretical session The visit was part of the school’s curriculum to expose learners to  real-world business environments  and equip them with practical knowledge to complement their classroom studies. During the visit, the students had a guided tour of our facility and engaged with various departments to understand the  day-to-day running  of our operations. Key Highlights of the Visit:   Business Structure and Facility Layout : Students explored the different sections of our facility, including the spawn lab, growing rooms, value addition section, packaging unit, and sales area.   Entrepreneurial Insight : Our team shared...