CCAYEF · Center of Research, Creativity & Innovation

Every innovative idea counts

CRCI helps students, researchers and communities in Uganda turn creative ideas into research, innovation and real-world impact — through partnerships, mentorship, documentation and publication.

What we are

Ideas are gold — never leave them to pass without action

The Center of Research, Creativity and Innovation is CCAYEF’s hub for unlocking potential. We give young innovators a listening ear and a practical ground to test ideas, we support researchers and teachers to document and publish their work, and we connect schools, universities, health centres and government around evidence and innovation.

What we do

Our activities

ResearchConsultancyTrainingTeaching & LearningReplicationKnowledge DisseminationDocumentation & PublicationCommunity EngagementCreativity & Innovation Week
What we study

Areas of expertise

01

Culture & Creativity

How culture shapes creative thinking, expression and evaluation across different contexts.

02

Creativity & Innovation in Education

Digital learning, curriculum design, assessment and teacher development that nurture creativity.

03

Innovation Across Domains

The domain-specific attributes of creativity and innovation, from the sciences to the arts.

04

Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Managing change, risk and diversity; creative leadership and social entrepreneurship.

Latest research

Featured publication

East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences · 2026

Understanding Why Some Women Enterprises in Mukono District Remain Stagnant

Proscovia Nalwadda & Henry Lukwago

An interpretive study of women-owned SMEs in Mukono, examining the economic, social and psychological barriers that keep enterprises from growing — and what integrated support could change.

Partner with us

Have an idea, a study, or a collaboration in mind?

We work with schools, universities, health centres, government and donors to elicit innovation, support research, and turn ideas into action.

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