Lifted Networks (LIFNET)
Technology For All
Empowering Communities Through Technology
Lifnet is a nonprofit organization working to make technology accessible and practical for all. We aim to empower students, graduates, farmers and farmer groups, entrepreneurs, innovators and nonprofits through Technology for Growth and Technology for Agriculture. Our vision includes establishing research and innovation hubs, digital literacy hubs, providing free websites to underserved changemakers, building job-ready tech skills, and launching a 100-acre tech-enabled demonstration farm to model climate-smart agriculture. With the right partners and funding, these initiatives have the power to transform communities and shape a more inclusive, tech-driven future.
📍 Based in Uganda | Impacting Africa | Open to Global Partnerships
Our Vision
To build a digitally inclusive, economically resilient, and technologically innovative society.
Our Mission
To advance inclusive development by equipping communities with digital competencies, agri-tech solutions, and innovation platforms to drive sustainable growth, economic opportunity, and knowledge-based resilience across Uganda and beyond.
We Belive In:
Empowering Communities
Through Technology
Lifnet is committed to advancing inclusive development by leveraging technology as a catalyst for progress. Our work centers on expanding digital access, enhancing economic participation, and promoting innovation across underserved sectors. Through strategic programming in education, agriculture, and enterprise support, we aim to build the digital capacity of communities enabling them to adapt, compete, and grow in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Our Key Focus Areas
1️⃣ Tech for Growth
Supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, NGOs, university, and college students in tech fields to explore real-world challenges through innovation, research, and mentorship.
🖥️ Digital Literacy Hubs – Delivering essential digital skills training in schools, universities, and underserved communities through outreach and dedicated learning centers.
🌐 Free Websites Program – Providing professionally designed websites to nonprofits, startups, and graduates to boost visibility, credibility, and online access.
👩💻 Digital Workforce Development – Building job-ready talent through AI basics, tech training, and inclusive mentorship for youth, women, and older adults.
♻️ Sustainability & Green Tech – Promoting responsible digital practices through e-waste drives, safe tech disposal, and low-energy tech education.
🤝 Partnerships & Scalable Models – Co-creating scalable, adaptable digital solutions with public and private sector partners.
2️⃣ Tech for Agriculture
Transforming farming practices through technology and innovation.
🚜 Agri-Tech Demonstration Farm – Establishing a 100-acre, tech-enabled farm that showcases climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy integration, and sustainable land use models.
🔧 Technology Integration – Implementing tools like solar-powered irrigation, drones, soil diagnostics, and IoT-based monitoring systems to enhance productivity and resilience.
🌐 Free Farm Websites – Supporting farms and cooperatives with professionally designed websites to boost their visibility, market reach, and access to digital tools.
🥫 Value Addition – Training farmers in agro-processing techniques for products like tomato paste, dried fruits, dairy, and poultry to increase income and reduce post-harvest losses.
🧑🏽🏫 Hands-On Training – Delivering practical workshops and digital skilling for farmers, extension workers, and youth—combining field-based learning with real-world applications.
3️⃣ Innovation & Research Accelerator
Empowering Future Innovators through;
💻 Establishing state-of-the-art innovation labs for research, software development, AI, and data analytics.
🎯 Offering research grants, hackathons, and mentorship programs for young tech entrepreneurs.
🤝 Partnering with universities and tech companies to foster global innovation exchange.