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MUSASIZI, JAPAN AMBASSADOR REAFFIRM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, PLEDGE TO ACCELERATE KEY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. @henrymusasizi1, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with Japan, anchored in infrastructure development, investment and economic transformation.
The Minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, where both sides discussed progress on ongoing development projects and explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Musasizi commended Japan’s longstanding support through Official Development Assistance (ODA), particularly in transport, energy and infrastructure.
He welcomed the proposed Uganda–Japan cooperation framework as an important platform for aligning future engagements with Uganda’s national development priorities.
He also committed Government to expediting the requisite Cabinet, parliamentary and administrative processes to advance key projects, including Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and additional financing for the Kampala Metropolitan Power Transmission System.
Ambassador Sasayama reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to Uganda, highlighting progress on the Karuma Bridge, Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and power transmission infrastructure.
He also expressed Japan’s interest in expanding private-sector investment in Uganda, leveraging the country’s strategic position as a gateway to the wider East African market.
Both sides underscored the importance of accelerating project implementation, strengthening regional connectivity and mobilizing private investment to translate bilateral commitments into tangible development outcomes.
The meeting reaffirmed a shared resolve to elevate Uganda–Japan relations into an increasingly dynamic partnership that delivers infrastructure, investment, economic growth and shared prosperity.
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Day one set the stage for powerful conversations, meaningful connections and fresh perspectives on the future of Uganda’s innovation ecosystem.
From partnerships and investment to technology, business growth and investment readiness, the discussions explored what it takes to turn promising ideas into scalable, sustainable enterprises.
The exhibition space also brought innovation to life, with partners showcasing solutions, sharing ideas and creating opportunities for collaboration.
And we’re only getting started!
Today, the conversations continue at Uganda Innovation Week 2026, with more insights, connections and opportunities to shape the next decade of innovation in Uganda.
📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
🎟️ Entrance is FREE! Those without tickets can register at the entrance.
Join us and be part of what comes next!
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #InnovationEcosystem #EnablingChange
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HAPPENING TODAY | BRIDGING THE GAP FROM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO INVESTMENT
What does it take to move an enterprise from business support to investment readiness?
Today at Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Startup Uganda and @UNCDF are bringing together experts in finance, enterprise development and impact to explore practical pathways for helping Ugandan businesses become investment-ready and access the capital they need to grow.
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Our Director of E-Government Services, @Manijulian1 represented @NITAUganda1 on Day 1 of the Uganda Innovation Week 2026, themed ‘Building the Innovation Ecosystem for the Next Decade’ organised by @StartupUganda_
She delivered a keynote on what it will take to move Uganda from consuming global technology to exporting homegrown solutions.
She proposed three priorities for the next decade:
✅Design commercialisation into public funding from the start
✅Make public procurement an instrument of innovation
✅Bring the informal sector, like the young innovators in Katwe, into the ecosystem
#NITAU #DigitizeUG #UIW2026
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“Uganda’s problem is not a lack of ideas. The challenge is turning those ideas into practical, sustainable solutions.”
Speaking at Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Nicolas Oebel, Country Director of @EnabelinUganda, @EUinUG challenged development partners to rethink how they support innovation and create lasting impact.
Innovation funding cannot be a forever arrangement. The focus must shift towards building enabling environments where businesses and homegrown solutions can grow, become sustainable and eventually stand on their own.
He also emphasised that innovation should not be treated as a small project at the end of a massive programme. Instead, it must be embedded in how development initiatives are designed, implemented and delivered.
The takeaway: Sustainable innovation requires more than funding. It requires an ecosystem that empowers businesses to grow, strengthens local capacity and creates the conditions for homegrown solutions to thrive.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #Innovation #EnablingEcosystems #EnablingChange
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Uganda’s next innovation decade must be about more than developing prototypes. It must be about turning homegrown ideas into market-ready solutions that can scale and compete globally.
Speaking at Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Ms. Julian Rweju Mani of @NITAUganda1 highlighted three priorities for strengthening Uganda’s innovation ecosystem over the next decade:
1. Design commercialisation into public funding. Support innovators beyond the prototype stage through market validation, procurement pathways and private-sector co-investment.
2. Make public procurement an innovation tool. Create opportunities for local innovators to develop solutions for government, access public markets and scale their businesses.
3. Bring the informal sector into the innovation ecosystem. Recognise, support and create opportunities for innovation happening beyond formal technology and startup spaces.
She also emphasised the importance of stronger digital infrastructure, affordable internet access, open data and collaboration across government institutions.
The takeaway: Uganda’s innovation future depends on turning local ingenuity into market-ready solutions while creating an ecosystem where innovators across the country can participate, grow and compete.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #InnovationUganda #EnablingChange
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Uganda Innovation Week 2026 continues its official opening with a special address recognising the partnerships and international collaboration shaping Uganda’s innovation ecosystem.
As Uganda works towards a more connected, inclusive and resilient innovation landscape, collaboration between local and international stakeholders remains essential to unlocking opportunities, strengthening entrepreneurship and supporting homegrown solutions.
Join us for the Official Address by Michelle Walsh, Team Leader for Green Transition and Private Sector at the @EUinUG, as we recognise the role of international partnerships in advancing Uganda’s innovation agenda and creating opportunities for sustainable growth.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the European Union and the wider network of partners and co-funders whose collaboration is making Uganda Innovation Week 2026 possible.
📅 9 November 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EA
📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
Building a stronger innovation ecosystem starts with meaningful partnerships.
Be part of the opening moments of Uganda Innovation Week 2026.
Register at uiw.ug.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #EUinUganda #StartupUganda #EnablingChange
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We are live in Nakawa, Kampala, at the @innovationhubug , where Uganda Innovation Week 2026 has officially kicked off!
The day opened with a vibrant cultural dance performance, setting the tone for a week celebrating creativity, ideas and the people working to move Uganda's innovation ecosystem forward.
The conversations are underway. Stay with us for highlights from the ground!
#UIW2026 #InnovationUganda
#EnablingChange
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Uganda’s innovation journey is shaping conversations about the future of business, technology and sustainable growth.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, innovators, policymakers, investors and ecosystem builders are coming together to explore the ideas, partnerships and opportunities that will shape Uganda’s innovation ecosystem over the next decade.
From homegrown solutions to the next generation of African enterprises, the conversations are driving a shared vision for a more connected, resilient and impactful innovation ecosystem.
Be part of the conversations shaping Uganda’s innovation future.
🔴 Watch Uganda Innovation Week 2026 live here: youtube.com/live/7Zl0EOQ8sNc…
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #Innovation #Uganda #BuildingForAfrica #EnablingChange
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Uganda’s next decade of innovation will be shaped by the ideas, partnerships and decisions we make today.
As the country’s innovation landscape continues to evolve, strengthening the connections between entrepreneurs, support organisations, industry, academia and policymakers will be essential to unlocking new opportunities and driving sustainable growth.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, join us for an important panel discussion, “Uganda Innovates: Building the Innovation Ecosystem for the Next Decade”, bringing together ecosystem builders, technology leaders and education experts to examine the priorities, partnerships and opportunities that will shape Uganda’s innovation journey over the next ten years.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #InnovationEcosystem #Uganda #BuildingForAfrica #Enabel #OutboxUG #EnablingChange
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Strengthening University-Led Innovation | @kabuniversity!
As part of the Sub-Regional Hubs Support Program, the @miic_ug engaged stakeholders at @kabuniversity in a capacity-building session aimed at strengthening the institution’s ability to support innovation and entrepreneurship.
During the engagement, stakeholders explored MIIC’s incubation model and discussed the importance of supporting innovators beyond the prototype stage, with a focus on market validation, structured incubation, business development, and successful commercialisation. The session also highlighted the institutional capacity and support systems needed to establish and sustain an effective innovation and incubation hub.
The team also visited the Kabale Business Incubation Centre (CABIC) to assess its existing infrastructure and facilities. The centre features maker spaces, computer laboratories, product development rooms, co-working spaces, offices, and workshop facilities, providing a promising foundation for delivering innovation and entrepreneurship programmes at the university.
The Sub-Regional Hubs Support Program is implemented by @miic_ug in partnership with @mofpedU, with the aim of strengthening university-led innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across Uganda.
#InnovateWithUs
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How are women shaping the future of technology and driving innovation across Africa?
From building transformative businesses to challenging industry norms, women are playing a vital role in shaping Africa’s technology landscape. Their leadership, ideas and experiences are opening new possibilities for the continent’s innovation ecosystem.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, join us for an inspiring fireside chat in partnership with @mkazipreneur, bringing together visionary women leaders to explore their journeys, the opportunities driving innovation, and what it takes to build and lead in Africa’s evolving tech landscape.
📅 9 November 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EAT
📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
Join us for a conversation on leadership, innovation and the women building Africa’s technology future.
Register at uiw.ug or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #WomenInTech #Mkazipreneur #TechInAfrica #Innovation #Uganda #BuildingForAfrica #EnablingChange
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UGANDA TO HOST MAJOR AFRICAN SUMMIT ON FIGHTING FINANCIAL CRIME
Uganda is set to become the focal point of Africa’s fight against financial crime as it hosts the Africa Financial Intelligence Summit (AFIS) 2026 from 9–13 November at Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre in Kampala.
The Summit will bring together financial intelligence authorities, law-enforcement agencies, regulators and international experts to confront the growing threat of illicit financial flows driven by digital technologies, complex financial systems and cross-border criminal networks.
Held in strategic partnership with the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP-USA), AFIS 2026 will focus on “Securing Africa’s Financial Future: Intelligence, Innovation and Integrated Enforcement in an Era of Borderless Financial Crime.”
The Summit will advance intelligence sharing, technological innovation, cross-border cooperation and integrated enforcement to strengthen Africa’s financial security and resilience.
Financial crime has no borders—and Africa’s response must have no borders either.
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Uganda Innovation Week 2026 officially opens with a special address recognising the partnerships and collaborations shaping Uganda’s innovation ecosystem.
As we begin a week dedicated to connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and ecosystem builders, we celebrate the collective efforts driving Uganda’s innovation agenda forward.
Join us for the Official Address by Nicolas Oebel, Country Director of @EnabelinUganda, as we recognise the role of strategic partnerships in strengthening the ecosystem, unlocking opportunities and supporting the growth of homegrown innovations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to @EnabelinUganda, @EUinUG and the wider network of partners, co-funders and organisations whose collaboration is making Uganda Innovation Week 2026 possible.
📅 9 November 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EAT
📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
The journey towards a stronger innovation ecosystem begins with collaboration.
Be part of the opening moments of Uganda Innovation Week 2026.
Register at uiw.ug
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #EnablingChange #StartupUganda
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How can circular economy principles help build more resilient businesses and strengthen Uganda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem?
As businesses navigate resource constraints, sustainability challenges and changing markets, circular economy approaches offer opportunities to rethink how resources are used, value is created and businesses grow.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, join us for the Member Value Track, in partnership with Ovatione, featuring a deep dive into “Circular Economy for Entrepreneur Support Organisations”.
The session will explore how circular economy principles can be integrated into entrepreneurship support, equipping organisations with approaches to foster sustainable business models, strengthen enterprise development and build more resilient innovation ecosystems.
📅 9 November 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EAT
📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
Discover practical insights and approaches to advancing sustainable entrepreneurship and creating lasting value across Uganda’s innovation ecosystem.
Register at uiw.ug or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #CircularEconomy #SustainableGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Ovation #EnablingChange
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#GraduateInnovationProgram 2.0 | Coaching & Progress Review!
With three workshops completed, teams in the Graduate Innovation Program (GIP) 2.0 took the next step towards prototype development through coaching, progress reviews, and workplan development.
Working closely with their assigned coaches, teams:
🔹 Reviewed their refined problem and solution statements, customer validation findings, fieldwork insights, and prototype progress.
🔹 Presented their key learnings, achievements, challenges, and outstanding gaps, receiving feedback to strengthen their solutions.
🔹 Developed workplans outlining key activities, milestones, timelines, expected outputs, and support needs ahead of the prototype review.
The session enabled teams to assess their progress, address gaps, and establish clear next steps as they move closer to developing and testing their solutions.
#GraduateInnovationProgram #MIICStartups
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3RD ANNUAL DOING BUSINESS FORUM 2026
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