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Who’s joining us at Uganda Innovation Week? 👀✨
We’re bringing together the people and ideas shaping what’s next for Africa. Meet one of the voices bringing fresh perspectives to the conversation!
📍Don’t miss! Register: uiw.ug
#UgandaInnovationWeek #UIW2026
@kyofuna_cynthia,"When the last time you read a news story on innovation and how that changed you and your community?"
@MpindiAbaas,"I like to think media as a facilitator of innovation. I also like to think about media as an innovation/innovation within the media,... " #UIW2026
Innovation policy only drives change when people understand it. That is where media comes in.
At the #UIW2026, the panel discussion of Media and Innovation Policy explores how media can turn policy into stories that shape public understanding and drive 🇺🇬 innovation agenda.
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"Let's not separate media from the innovation conversation because within the media we also have people who are creating innovations that are meant to fix the challenges not only facing the media system, " @MpindiAbaas
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"But also fixing what people would consider as information access challenge. So there are people who are waking up every day creating innovations to ensure that someone in the rural community is able to access information about farming, about health," @MpindiAbaas
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Innovation policy only drives change when people understand it. That is where media comes in.
At the #UIW2026, the panel discussion of Media and Innovation Policy explores how media can turn policy into stories that shape public understanding and drive 🇺🇬 innovation agenda.
Whether you’re a journalist, content creator, policymaker or innovator, this is a conversation worth joining.
🎟️ Free entry. Register at uiw.ug or at the entrance
Can't make it to Nakawa, you can follow here 🔗youtube.com/live/sO8cWLX0CAk…
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
A glimpse of #UIW2026
The innovation ecosystem is gathering at the grounds, home of the National ICT Innovation Hub, for five days of exhibitions, tech showcases, and conversations shaping Uganda’s future.
Here are some moments from the ongoing activities.
The 9th MCI Fellowship Graduation is happening TOMORROW! 🎓
We can’t wait to celebrate our fellows, their stories, and the incredible journey that has brought us here.
Tag your fellow graduates in the comments and let’s get excited together. 🥳 #MediaFellowshipUg
⏳ Starting in 30 minutes!
The panel discussion on Media and Innovation Policy kicks off at 1:00 PM EAT at @UICTug Grounds, Nakawa, with our very own @MpindiAbaas and Roland Byagaba (@niwaroll).
Walk in, it’s FREE !
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates
Who’s joining us at Uganda Innovation Week? 👀✨
We’re bringing together the people and ideas shaping what’s next for Africa. Meet one of the voices bringing fresh perspectives to the conversation!
📍Don’t miss! Register: uiw.ug
#UgandaInnovationWeek #UIW2026
Innovation works best when everyone can take part. 🤟
At @uiw_official, we’re proud to have a sign language interpreter at main stage so hard-of-hearing attendees can follow the conversations, engage with speakers and connect with the ecosystem.
#UIW2026
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
Uganda’s innovation ecosystem needs more than bold ideas. It needs the right policies, partnerships and support to turn them into thriving businesses.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Dr. Joshua Mutambi, Commissioner for Agriculture, Marketing and Cooperatives at the @mtic_uganda, highlighted the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen startups through enterprise development, acceleration programmes, research commercialisation, green innovation, market access and improved access to finance.
He noted that the Ministry has supported 30 high-potential startups across three cohorts, helping them strengthen their businesses, create jobs and attract investment.
His message was clear: stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, academia and investors is essential to building an ecosystem where Ugandan innovators can turn ideas into sustainable, competitive businesses.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #EnablingChange
#UgandaInnovationWeek 2026 is live.
Whether you’re in Kampala or joining from across the 🌍, you can follow the conversations shaping Uganda’s innovation agenda, from policy and the Startup Act to tech,fintech & climate
🔴 Watch the live stream youtube.com/live/sO8cWLX0CAk…
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Prefer to join in person? Entrance is free at @UICTug Grounds, Nakawa.
Register at uiw.ug or at the entrance.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates
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Why ask?
@MIT found that the founders of the fastest-growing companies are, on average, 45 when they start, and have a business or two behind them before one really takes off.
The audience at Uganda's premier innovation event is faaaaar away from that.
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
Africa doesn’t have a shortage of innovation policies. The real challenge is turning them into action.
At Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Kenechukwu C. Chukwu, Programme Manager for Digital Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation at Smart Africa, highlighted three policy priorities shaping the continent’s innovation ecosystem:
• Public Procurement for Innovation: Enabling governments to become customers of locally developed solutions and create market opportunities for innovators.
• Regulatory Sandboxes: Giving startups and innovators supportive environments to test new technologies and business models.
• Research Commercialisation: Bridging the gap between research and market-ready innovations.
She also emphasised the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement, ensuring governments, innovators and ecosystem players have a voice in developing policies that respond to shared challenges across Africa.
The message is clear: good policies are only the starting point. Implementation, collaboration and meaningful participation are what turn policy ambitions into opportunities for innovators.
#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #SmartAfrica #TechPolicy #InnovationEcosystem #EnablingChange
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
Day 3 of Uganda Innovation Week 2026 explored the ideas, technologies and partnerships shaping the next chapter of Uganda’s innovation journey.
Conversations spanned artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cleantech, climate resilience, fintech and access to finance, examining how emerging technologies and new approaches can unlock opportunities for businesses and communities.
Beyond exploring what is possible, discussions also addressed the practical work required to turn ideas into viable solutions, mobilise investment, strengthen enterprises and deliver meaningful impact.
One thing remains clear: a thriving innovation ecosystem needs more than technology and entrepreneurial ambition. It also requires supportive policies, effective institutions and regulatory frameworks that allow businesses to innovate, grow and scale.
Today, Day 4, we turn the conversation to POLICY.
Policymakers, government representatives, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem leaders are coming together to examine Uganda’s innovation policy landscape, discuss the implementation of the Startup Act, and explore what more needs to be done to create an enabling environment for startups.
@MastercardFdn @refactory_acad @UNCDF @StartupUganda_ @wituganda
#10XDigitalEconomy
#UIW2026
#EnablingEntrepreneurs
#UgandaInnovates
#StartupUganda
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
Day two of Uganda Innovation Week 2026 brought conversations on the changing face of finance and the role of innovation in expanding financial opportunities across Uganda.
From reaching underserved communities with digital financial services to strengthening fintech infrastructure, mobile money, financial inclusion and access to investment, the discussions examined how technology is changing the way people and businesses access, manage and move money.
A recurring message throughout the conversations was the need to build financial solutions that people can trust, access and use. This calls for stronger systems, inclusive approaches and collaboration across the financial and innovation ecosystems.
As Uganda continues to advance its digital economy, the opportunity lies not only in developing new financial technologies, but also in ensuring they work for the people and businesses they are intended to serve.
And there is still more to explore as Uganda Innovation Week continues!
@MastercardFdn @UNCDF @refactory_acad @wituganda @StartupUganda_
#10XDigitalEconomy
#UIW2026
#EnablingEntrepreneurs
#UgandaInnovates
#StartupUganda
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) retweeted
Here’s a look into how day 3 of #UIW2026 went. Among the conversations had was one on how AI & climate tech will shape Uganda’s next decade & unlock new opportunities for innovation & growth as well exhibitions & speed networking sessions. #UgandaInnovates