The Bold Ones
365 days | 100 million francs | Unlimited Potential
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In our twelfth year, we are launching The Bold Ones, a grant program that invests directly in people — young dreamers, doers, and builders ready to shape Rwanda’s events and MICE industry.
We’re not creating a foundation, or adding bureaucracy. We’re simply committing our resources — One Hundred Million Rwandan Francs — and giving ourselves 365 days to spend it.
Once the clock runs out, we raise more, start again, and keep the cycle alive.
“Our mission is to empower emerging talent with the skills, exposure, and opportunities to thrive in the events and MICE industry — transforming potential into professional.”
Our Purpose
Building Rwanda's next generation of event production professionals through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
Discover & Develop Talent
Identify and upskill new talent in technical and creative event production, transforming passion into professional expertise.
Bridge Learning & Practice
Bridge the gap between vocational learning and real-world industry experience through immersive, project-based training.
Build Confidence & Capacity
Build confidence and capacity among young Rwandans in roles that keep events alive — sound, lighting, power, carpentry, and scenic design.
Foster Inclusion & Leadership
Foster inclusion, gender balance, and bold leadership across the events ecosystem, creating opportunities for all voices to be heard.
Drive Innovation & Technology
Promote technology adoption and innovation as a driver for creativity and opportunity in Rwanda's growing events industry.
Year 1 Focus Areas
The Bold Ones program is built on the principles of inclusion, opportunity, and fairness. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to grow within the events and MICE industry.
01
Sound & Audio Engineering
02
Lighting Design & Operation
03
Visual & Technical Direction
04
Power & Energy Management
05
Carpentry & Set Building
06
Digital Tools & AI for Creative Production
Eligibility & Focus
Open to applicants aged 18–35
Strong encouragement for female participation and leadership across all program areas
Inclusive of persons with disabilities
Priority consideration for applicants from vocational, technical, and artisan backgrounds
Governance & Transparency
The Bold Ones Grant Program is governed entirely under Cube's CSR and financial oversight structures, ensuring clear accountability, transparency, and responsible management of all resources.
The program is managed by a dedicated CSR Working Group within Cube, that:
- Oversees program direction, inclusion goals, and stakeholder relations.
- Maintains budget control, accounting, and compliance with CSR expenditure policies.
- Coordinates beneficiary placement, mentorship, and performance tracking.
- Reviews grant agreements, partner MOUs, and ensures adherence to legal frameworks.
- Provides final sign-off on grants, training partnerships, and annual renewals.
All decisions follow Cube's existing governance hierarchy — ensuring that the use of funds is auditable, traceable, and aligned with our CSR objectives.
An independent auditor reviews the Bold Ones ledger annually as part of Cube's CSR audit to confirm financial and impact integrity.
Transparency & Public Accountability
Transparency sits at the heart of The Bold Ones.
Every franc, every action, and every story will be visible to the public through the Bold Ones Portal on Cube's website.
This live digital dashboard — inspired by a bank statement-style ledger — will show:
- The total fund and amount spent to date.
- Countdown timer showing the days remaining in the 365-day cycle.
- Spending categories (training, placements, materials, administration).
- Beneficiary profiles and impact stories.
- Downloadable CSR reports and audit summaries.
The platform will be continuously updated as disbursements occur, allowing anyone to see exactly where the money is going, how it's being used, and the progress being made.
This approach reinforces Cube's belief that true social investment demands open accountability — where impact is not only achieved, but seen.
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