Uganda is set to celebrate its remarkable strides in science and innovation at the upcoming National Science Week 2025, scheduled to take place from Sunday, June 15 to 20 at Kololo Independence Grounds.
The event will be free to the public and is expected to attract innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and the general public.
The announcement was made this morning by the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation in the Office of the President (STI-OP), Dr. Monica Musenero, during a press conference held at the recently inaugurated Deep Tech Centre in Namanve, Kampala.
Held under the theme “Made in Uganda: From Innovation to Market,” this year’s science week aims to showcase homegrown technologies and innovations that have successfully transitioned from research and development into market-ready products.
“We have made tremendous strides as a country in moving science out of the labs and into the economy,” said Dr. Musenero. “Guided by our commitment to Turning Innovation into GDP, we are building an economy anchored in science.”
Dr. Musenero highlighted some of the major achievements over the past year, including the successful clinical trials of locally developed therapeutics, the expansion of Uganda’s electric vehicle ecosystem with over 5,000 electric motorcycles and 27 buses on the road and the installation of more than 140 battery swapping stations and over 30 DC fast chargers across the country. “We have transitioned from piloting ideas to building industries,” she said.
The minister also noted the revitalization of key industrial sites such as the Sukulu Phosphates plant, the launch of both the Deep Tech and Climate Tech summits, and the operationalization of vaccine production lines for both human and animal health.
Over the six-day exhibition, visitors will get a chance to engage with innovators and developers, buy locally made products, and explore investment opportunities.
“This is not just an exhibition, it is an experience,” said Dr. Musenero. “Visitors will interact directly with the people behind Uganda’s innovation journey.”
She commended the government for its unwavering support in positioning Uganda as a continental leader in Deep Tech innovation.
“Hosting the press conference at the Deep Tech Centre is deliberate,” she remarked.
“We need to show the incredible talent we have in the country, the exciting opportunities we are enabling for young people, and the limitless nature of our imagination,” she added.
Opened just four months ago, the Deep Tech Centre is a government-owned hub designed to accelerate high-impact research and development, nurture a skilled workforce, and empower deep tech ventures to boost Uganda’s global competitiveness.
The National Science Week 2025 promises to be a landmark event celebrating Uganda’s scientific transformation and its bold vision to harness innovation for economic growth.
