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Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC) Launches Transformational Graduate Innovation Program to Empower Uganda’s Next Generation of Innovators

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In a landmark move that redefines the role of higher education in national development, the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC) has launched the Graduate Innovation Program (GIP), a visionary initiative designed to transform academic research and student projects into commercially viable, scalable ventures. The application process running from August 26th to 10th September, 2025, the program is delivered through…

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Student Innovations Shine as Stanbic National Schools Championship Enters Appraisal Phase

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The 10th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (SNSC) has officially entered its appraisal phase, as student led innovations across the country gain national attention for their creativity, relevance, and impact. The phase who h was launched this week will focus on evaluating how the finalist schools have used the seed funding provided to develop and scale up their…

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“Talking the talk won’t get you where you need to go… (unless you’re a DJ or auctioneer) – Strive Masiyiwa.

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Time for action! Back to serious business again today and the subject is: who on this platform is taking what you have learned here and putting it into action? I want to hear your entrepreneurship ACTION stories. What exactly are you “Doing”? Every day what steps are YOU actually taking? One of you suggested in a recent comment here that…

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

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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…

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