Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak UniPod) was unveiled in Jan 2024 in partnership with the UNDP Timbaktoo Africa Initiative, from here to Africa’s future
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For too long, Makerere University’s innovations have been boxed in — in laboratories, in lecture rooms, in prototypes the world never sees.
Introducing MAK UNBOXED PODCAST ,from the Makerere University Technology and Innovation Centre .
We are unboxing the ideas,the innovators and the journey from idea, to innovation, to impact.
Through one-on-one conversations with the minds behind Makerere’s groundbreaking work, we bring you the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things — building solutions for tomorrow, today.
We build for the future at Makerere, and the future cannot be built in silence. It must be heard, understood, and shared. This is innovation, given a voice.
COMING SOON….
@ProfNawangwe
November is here🎉
The Makerere University Technology and Innovation Centre welcomes you to a new month of possibility.
We remain committed to empowering innovators, translating ideas into impact, and advancing solutions for Uganda and beyond.
We appreciate our community of students, innovators, and partners, and look forward to what we will build together this November.
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You’ve built it. Now it’s time to take it further.
Cohort 2 of the #METI UniPods AI Innovation Programme is now open for individual innovators and teams building early-stage AI and AI-enabled solutions.
Selected innovators will have access to an AI course from MIT, AI technical support, Wadhwani’s 14-week entrepreneurship programme, technical mentors and the wider timbuktoo network, with the chance to join an in-person bootcamp in Addis Ababa.
No pitch decks needed. Just real code, real ideas and the drive to build.
Female innovators are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply by 30 October 2026: tinyurl.com/bdjahp2p
We were honored to host the team from @UNOC_UG led by Mr.Gideon Byamukama the innovation specialist
They interacted directly with the groups challenging ideas,shaping prototypes &mentoring the innovators from idea to impact
Thank you for guiding the next generation of builders!
Happening at the innovation center.
We moved from talk to build!
Groups with 4 problems that define our future:
1.Climate Smart Agriculture - How we feed
2. Digital Health - How we heal
3.Renewable Energy - How we power
4.EduTech - How we learn
We are ON🔥
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In his remarks,he stated that Innovation requires willingness to fail, teamwork, self-drive and thinking outside the box.
His charge to the innovators was to choose a growth mindset over fixed mindset, stay open-minded and keep building.
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We appreciate 92nd Ministry for Research, Innovation and Computer Technology @Makerere under @MakGuild for providing such an opportunity to young female innovators.
A big thumbs up go to @RIFMakerere and @UNOC_UG for the program financing.
Lastly, to @MakUnipod the a wow venue.
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Yesterday we officially flagged off the Makerere University HERKATHON under the theme INNOVATING HER WAY.
The herkathon was commissioned by our Acting Manager Prof Micheal Lubwama ..
High Schoolers & Vacists! Only 50 slots for the AniScholar Career BOOTCAMP!
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🗓️ Dec 15th - 20th
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HAPPENING THIS TUESDAY! Join @RKyadondo as its hosts Dr. Cathy Ikiror Mbidde of @Makerere Technology and Innovations Center
Topic: Fostering Community Growth through Innovation & Skills Development.
⏰ 6:30 PM EAT
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Dr. Cathy Ikiror Mbidde, Manager of MUTIC at Makerere University, is speaking at the 4th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Conference & Exhibition! 🇺🇬🇰🇪
She'll be discussing Innovations and Startups and how they drive sustainable tourism & entrepreneurship.
Ready to ignite your tech career? The AIBOS IGNITE program by @MakUnipod x AIBOS is calling!
Learn, contribute & grow with Tech-focused cohort
Seeking students with intermediate programming skills
Apply by Oct 15th
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Don’t Miss out this New Week (FRIDAY)👇
When friendship meets betrayal, only truth survives.
#Man2Man2025 — A journey of loyalty, loss & self-discovery.
🎫 Call +256783825475 for tickets!
📍 || UNCC—National Theatre
💵 || 50K
⏰ || 7:30pm
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Proud to see Uganda taking bold steps towards e-mobility & green industrialization at the National E-Mobility Expo🔋
Through the E-Mobility Skilling Programme with @KiiraMotors & @MakUnipod, @UNDP is equipping youth with skills for a sustainable future.
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Dive into the future of tech! Join us for an "Industry 4.0+ Info-Session" on Sovereign Cloud this Friday at @Makerere .
🗓️ Fri, Sept 26, 2025
⏰ 2 PM - 4 PM
📍 Mutic-unipod, CTF Yusuf Lule ground level
Register! forms.gle/uBebWJUWSE6JJxz59
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19th Sept. 2025 we were honoured to welcome partners from @RAEngNews, @KNUSTGH, & @UNSW for a tour of @MakCoCIS, @MakUnipod, & @MakCEDAT. Great energy as they connected with our innovators and leaders about the future of tech and engineering.
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Call for Ugandan Fashion Houses to partner with Fashion Forward Uganda under @MakUnipod, Papearl Fashion empire & @UNDPUganda.
Access fresh talent, shape industry's future & boost your brand. Learn more: forms.gle/tSWo5qpYX3FrQwFu9
Calling all aspiring Ugandan fashion designers for the Fashion Forward Uganda Programme organized by
@MakUnipod, & Papearl Fashion Empire @UNDPUganda. Learn digital design, & shape Uganda's future!
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025. Apply now: forms.gle/861LBQdeqbvwgah1A
That's a wrap for Day 1 of the Uganda Climate Innovation Hackathon!
Teams dove into intense problem-solving discussions, collaborating across disciplines to brainstorm practical solutions for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda. The energy was incredible!
Dr. Maggie Nagwovuma of @MakUnipod just dropped some serious wisdom at the Uganda Climate Innovation Hackathon!
Her message to participants:
Act like professionals.
Collaborate across disciplines.
Create solutions with national impact.
