Innovation Archives

UTAMU Main Campus to House Largest Research and Innovation Hub in Region

UTAMU will this year begin construction on its recently acquired land which will house the university’s Main Campus. Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, the university Chairperson Board of Directors made the announcement at a recent orientation ceremony for the newly admitted students held on 10th January 2020 in Bugolobi. Prof. Baryamureeba thanked the Catholic Church leadership through the Kampala Catholic Archdiocese Land Board…

Uganda’s Wena Hardware Recognized as Outstanding Innovation in Berlin

5 years ago5 years ago Staff

Uganda’s eCommerce startup; Wena Hardware has been recognized as an outstanding innovation at Afrolynk in Berlin, Germany. Ms. Vaolah Amumpaire; Wena Hardware CEO and Founder told PC Tech Magazine; they captivated the judges on Startup Pitch Night — winning 3 months capacity building prize from Green Tech Capital foundation Africa, a trip to Viva Tech in Paris and a Business…

IFC launches global health tech challenge to spur innovation in East African

5 years ago5 years ago Staff

As part of the World Bank Group (WBG) Global Tech Challenge, IFC, the private sector arm of the WBG, called on health tech innovators from around the world to bring their solutions to the East African market to meet the needs of patients and health care providers in the region. New technologies and innovative business practices can play a key…

Startups share $1.35m worth of prizes at SA Innovation Summit

5 years ago5 years ago Staff

The SA Innovation Summit took place on September 11-13 at the Cape Town Stadium, bringing together over 3,500 delegates from 32 countries. Five startup pitch competitions were held over the three days, with 78 startups pitching for a share in the prizes. The Africa Cup, in partnership with the Unicorn Group, was won by Kenyan fintech startup Asilimia, which took home a…