About Us

About Innova Group

Who we are

Innova Group is the strategic innovation and capacity-building arm of CASTEC Holding S.A.

We exist to transform ideas into sustainable ventures and measurable impact by strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship, social development, and leadership capacity across Eastern and Central Africa.

Our Vision

To be a leading regional innovation and development platform driving inclusive economic growth, social transformation, and leadership excellence across Africa.

Our Mission

To design and deliver innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building programs that empower individuals and organizations to build resilient, scalable, and impact-driven ventures.

Our Core Values

Innovation: We embrace creativity and continuous improvement to solve complex challenges.
Excellence: We strive for quality, professionalism, and measurable results.
Integrity: We operate with transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
Collaboration : We believe sustainable impact is achieved through strong partnerships.
Impact : We focus on meaningful and lasting social and economic outcomes.

What we offer

We offer support to Business owners, Entrepreneurs, Social Innovators and Professionals to bring new solutions in their community through innovation, impact creation and community development.

Our focus

Our focus is on the following sectors: Education, Agriculture, Food processing, Manufacturing, Waste management, Clean Energy Access, Climate Change, Arts, Digitalization & Technology, Engineering, Water & Sanitation and Trans-border businesses.

Our Approach

Our work combines:

  • Innovation and strategy
  • Capacity building and mentorship
  • Technical assistance and advisory support
  • Partnership development
  • Impact measurement and learning

Our Core Team Members

Our Management Team

Jean Claude Ntizoyimana

Managing Director

Jean Bosco Igurukwisha

Operations and Partnership Director

Jeanne Marie Girukwishaka

Resources Management Director

Gilbert Bayubahe

Operations and Partnership Associate

Gordien Nahimana

Safety and Public Relation Advisor

Ange Irakoze

Business support Assistant / Fin and Admin

Jonas Musvyimana

Business support Assistant/ Prot & Travel