Flavia Opio

We hosted @Allen_Kagina, Chairperson of the @TVETCouncilUg and Board Member of the @mtnfoundationug, at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa. Her visit focused on assessing the impact of the MTN ACE Programme, supported by @mtnug and implemented by @CenteTech. The initiative continues to strengthen digital skills and foster innovation across Uganda. A key highlight was her interaction with the innovators in the labs, where young people are applying industry-relevant digital skills to build solutions, create opportunities, and shape their futures This engagement reinforces the value of strong industry–government partnerships in advancing Uganda’s digital transformation.

@innovationhubug @UCUniversity @UICTug @azawedde @FlaviaOpio Thank you @innovationhubug for having and supporting innovation @ucu_ComputEng

Right now, your data is telling a story you didn’t write. And somewhere, someone is reading it. Come change that by joining us for a workshop built for women; to learn, ask the hard questions, and leave knowing exactly how to protect what’s yours online. 🗓️Wednesday, 18th March 2026 🕘9:00 AM Seats are limited, register now 👇🏾 forms.gle/kqFQVZ9nsxdvz2… #HerDataHerPower #DataProtection #NationalICTInnovationHub

Today, we hosted 130 students from @UCUniversity pursuing Computer Science, Information Technology, and Data Science for a student pitching session. The students took to the floor, pitching innovative technology ideas to a panel of external judges and walking away with the kind of feedback that turns good ideas into great ones. Beyond the pitches, the session also gave them a front-row seat to the innovation ecosystem and a tour of the Innovation Hub, where they interacted with different innovators.

Last week at the Innovation Hub 👇 👉🏾 Smart Ranch Hackathon winners Safe Bangle & Terra Edge advanced real-world ranching solutions through stakeholder collaboration. 👉🏾 Batch 3 of the UJ-CONNECT Entrepreneurship Mentorship Programme, where eight innovative founders from Uganda’s tech ecosystem showcased impactful IT solutions addressing challenges in the education, health, agriculture, and insurance sectors. Following competitive pitches, four entrepreneurs were awarded Proof of Concept cash prizes to support the scaling of their innovations: $5,000 – Essymart Africa $4,000 – Microvest (U) Ltd $3,000 – Ticketyo Technologies Ltd $2,000 – Twahirah Islamic Center Through the Government of Uganda–Japan partnership, UJ-Connect continues to support an enabling ICT policy environment, strengthen ICT human capital competitiveness, facilitate international business matching, and promote technology-driven entrepreneurship. More updates coming soon.

New month. Fresh ideas. Same unstoppable energy. March is your reminder that big things don’t start perfect; they start with one bold idea, one line of code, and one decision to try. So go ahead… build boldly, test fearlessly, and innovate like the future is watching (because it is 😉) #HelloMarch #BuildBoldly #InnovationStartsHere

Flavia Opio explains how the National ICT Innovations Hub combines training, incubation, and partnerships to strengthen the start-up ecosystem. worldbusinessjournal.com/how-the-nation…

RT @innovationhubug: Growth starts when learning meets opportunity. Through the @UJConnect programme, Conrad Gumisiriza spent three months…

This warms my heart with so much gratitude 🙏🏾

Last week at the Innovation Hub was all about protection, compliance, and community. 1️⃣ Safer Internet Week – Championing responsible digital spaces and promoting safer online practices. 2️⃣ Taxation Clinic with @PwC—Equipping innovators and startup founders with practical insights on taxation and @URAuganda compliance to help them grow responsibly. 3️⃣ Community Growth – Proudly welcoming @menterprise_af to the @innovationhubug family as we continue empowering entrepreneurs across Uganda and Africa. And we’re just getting started… Stay tuned to see what’s happening this week.

Safer Internet Week is all about creating a digital world where everyone can explore, connect, and share with confidence ,staying protected, informed, and in control every step of the way. We spoke with our innovators at the National ICT Innovation Hub about what a safer internet truly means and how we can all stay safe online, from protecting our personal data to using strong, secure passwords.

As we wrap up Safer Internet Week, we hope the tips shared this week have been helpful in keeping you safe online. Let’s continue to use the internet responsibly, today and every day. —— @MoICT_Ug @UgandaMediaCent @UCC_Official @azawedde @FlaviaOpio

Today, as part of Safer Internet Week, we’re diving deeper into artificial intelligence, how it’s shaping the digital world and, most importantly, how we can stay safe while using it responsibly.

Got a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? Join our 5-Day Accelerator Program and get the support you need to refine, scale, and take your innovation to market. Who can apply: Individuals and groups 📍 @kabuniversity – Regional ICT Innovation Hub 📅 2–6 March 2026 ⏰ Deadline: 20 February 2026 📲 Scan the QR code to apply

Today, @innovationhubug signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lwera Electronics and Semiconductors Limited (LES) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at driving ICT innovation, digital inclusion, and deep-tech skills development. Through this collaboration, @innovationhubug and Lwera Electronics will jointly implement initiatives in skills development, capacity building, mentorship, and youth empowerment. Together, we are strengthening Uganda’s innovation ecosystem and advancing the Digital Uganda Vision and national development priorities. #InnovateUg

Join us tomorrow, 2nd February 2026, at 2:00 PM for the Virtual Launch of the Ministry Client Charter 2026. A step towards better service delivery, accountability, and an improved customer experience. Join using the link below: zoom.us/j/94362540050?…

Today, together with @UICTug, we hosted Members of Parliament on the ICT Committee for a formal oversight and verification visit. The visit was intended to provide Members of Parliament with a structured opportunity to verify the delivery, utilization, and impact of programmes, platforms, and infrastructure through live demonstrations, physical inspection of facilities, and direct engagement with implementation teams and beneficiaries.

We have officially kick-started our 2026 Monthly Professional Talk Series for our founders! Our theme for this month centered on “Privacy as a Competitive Enabler.” We were privileged to host Emmanuel Mugabi, a Cybersecurity Expert. He engaged our founders in an insightful conversation on the critical role of privacy in innovation and technology, highlighting how startups can leverage privacy as a strategic advantage to build trusted, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Thank you to all the innovators who joined us and actively contributed to the discussion. We look forward to many more impactful sessions ahead!

Happy New Year! The National ICT Innovation Hub wishes you a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and digital progress. Together, let’s continue building a smarter, connected future.

Our Latest Newsletter Is Out! We’re excited to share our latest newsletter, featuring updates on ongoing programmes, highlights from recent activities, and what’s coming up next in Uganda’s ICT and innovation ecosystem. From mentorship sessions and innovation support to digital transformation initiatives, this edition captures key moments and insights you won’t want to miss. 👉 Read the newsletter here: drive.google.com/file/d/1WDOgw6…