About ImpanoLab
We're building a future where everyone from kids to adults in Rwanda has the tools, mentorship, and support to turn their ideas into reality.
Our Mission
ImpanoLab exists to empower people from kids to adults with the skills, resources, and networks they need to become innovators and entrepreneurs. Through our makerspace, mentorship programs, and startup incubation, we're creating pathways from curiosity to career.
We partner with government, NGOs, and institutions to ensure that innovation is accessible, inclusive, and community-driven—turning free time into making time and ideas into impact.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Meet Our Founders
Experienced builders and educators committed to youth empowerment
An experienced engineer and builder—electrical, embedded/software, and electromechanical—Emmanuel has 12 years of hands-on work delivering projects that span embedded systems, machinery, and software solutions. He's also a passionate educator with a track record of training young learners in technology and practical making.
A passionate entrepreneur with deep rural roots, Ignace has a proven record of driving inclusive tech innovation through Jackal Tech Ltd. Trained at Fab Academy, he's an expert in electronics, embedded systems, circuit design, and rapid project prototyping—bringing community-first solutions from idea to impact.
Our Vision
We envision a Rwanda where every young person has access to the tools, knowledge, and support to innovate—creating solutions that transform their communities and drive sustainable economic growth. Through ImpanoLab, we're building the next generation of makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.