Certificate of registration
- Issued by
- Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA)
- Certificate number
- RCA-GA-013729
- Date of issue
Executive profile
About Brain Trust Cooperative
A knowledge-driven, member-owned cooperative established under the laws of the Republic of Rwanda, with the vision of becoming a leading center for innovation, research, enterprise development, and sustainable socio-economic transformation.
Who we are
Knowledge, experience and networks, working together
The Cooperative brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, technologists, financial experts, educators, and development practitioners who collectively leverage their knowledge, experience, and networks to create innovative solutions that address national and regional development challenges.
Unlike traditional cooperatives that primarily focus on production or trade, Brain Trust Cooperative is founded on intellectual capital. It operates as a multidisciplinary platform where knowledge, technology, finance, and collaboration converge to generate sustainable economic opportunities for members, businesses, institutions, and communities.
Brain Trust Cooperative exists to transform knowledge into practical solutions that improve businesses, institutions, government service delivery, and community livelihoods.
Legal status
A legally registered cooperative
Brain Trust Cooperative is registered with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA) and operates within Rwanda's national policy framework for cooperatives.
Policy framework
- Policy
- National Policy on Cooperatives in Rwanda
- Issued by
- Ministry of Trade and Industry
- Dated
The Cooperative's structure, governance and services are guided by the National Policy on Cooperatives of August 2018, “Toward Private Cooperative Enterprises and Business Entities for Socio-Economic Transformation”.
Our direction
Vision & mission
Vision
To be a leading knowledge-based cooperative driving innovation, research, and professional excellence in Rwanda and beyond.
Mission
To empower members through collaborative knowledge generation, capacity building, and delivery of high-quality professional services.
Core values
The principles behind everything we do
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Professional Excellence
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Inclusiveness
- Sustainability
- Transparency
- Continuous Learning
Governance
Good cooperative governance
Brain Trust Cooperative is governed through internationally recognized principles of good cooperative governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, participation, and prudent management.
Guided by
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Participation
- Prudent management
Governance structure
- General Assembly
- Board of Directors
- Supervisory Committee
- Executive Management
- Technical Advisory Committees
This structure supports effective decision-making while safeguarding members' interests.
Strategic objectives
What the Cooperative seeks to achieve
The Cooperative seeks to
- Provide high-quality consultancy, research, advisory, regulatory and compliance related services.
- Conduct training and capacity-building programs to strengthen institutional capacity.
- Develop, commercialize, and manage knowledge-based products and services.
- Promote innovation, technology and knowledge sharing among members for economic development.
- Generate sustainable income, distribute benefits to members and build long-term value for members and partners.
Other objectives may include
- Digitize cooperatives and SMEs.
- Foster entrepreneurship and job creation.
- Advance financial inclusion.
- Mobilize investment for sustainable enterprises.
- Support national and regional development priorities.
Corporate commitment
Brain Trust Cooperative is committed to creating lasting value by transforming ideas into sustainable enterprises, empowering communities through knowledge and innovation, and building strategic partnerships that accelerate inclusive economic development.
A trusted partner for a sustainable future
For governments, development institutions, private enterprises, financial organizations, and communities seeking practical, technology-enabled, and sustainable solutions.