Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center

We officially onboarded the 20 selected startups joining the #StartupHatch 1.0 Program. The session marked the beginning of an exciting journey of innovation, growth, and building impactful solutions. The startups were introduced to program roadmap, expected deliverables and milestones. We wish all startups the best as they embark on this transformative experience. 🌟 #MIICStartups #InnovateWithUs

Building impactful startups requires the right expertise and support. We held a Training of Trainers (TOT) and onboarding of Business Development Support (BDS) experts who will be working closely with startups in the Startup Hatch 1.0 Program. The experts will provide hands-on support in: • MVP Development & Team foundation • Market & Customer Development • Business Modeling & operations • Legal & Compliance This collaboration is designed to equip startups with the knowledge, guidance, and strategic support needed to refine their solutions, strengthen their business foundations, and accelerate growth. We are excited about the journey ahead and the impact these startups will create. #InnovateWithUs

#ThrowBackThursday 🚀 What an incredible journey! The Innovation Sprint Demo Day brought together over 100+ attendees including 16 teams, mentors, partners, and the innovation community to celebrate a massive milestone. This demo day was the culmination of the Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) program. What started as ideas evolved into functional prototypes including AI models, applications, and research specifically designed to address challenges faced by people with speech impairments. 5 teams secured funding: • Audiva – USD 1,500 • Team Trevor – USD 1,000 • Voxsign – USD 1,000 • Tuwaye – USD 750 • Wulira – USD 750 This initiative is co-funded by Google.org and part of #AT2030Programme led by UCL’s @GDIHub and Centre for Digital Language Inclusion (CDLI), in collaboration with @senses_hub and @miic_ug. A heartfelt thank you to all participants, mentors, partners, and supporters who contributed to making this journey and Demo Day a success👏 #InnovateWithUs

An out look of Innovation Trends Defining 2026! The global innovation landscape is entering a new phase, one no longer driven by experimentation alone, but by measurable impact, scalability, and strategic value. Technologies once viewed as futuristic concepts are now actively reshaping industries, redefining competitiveness, and unlocking new economic opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/4dADmcn #InnovateWithUs

To the entire @Makerere student community, we wish you success as you begin your examinations. May your hard work, preparation and resilience yield great results. To our student innovators, keep pushing boundaries and pursuing excellence both in academics and innovation. We are proud of your dedication, creativity, and commitment to building solutions that create impact. Wishing you clarity, confidence, and success in every paper. #InnovateWithUs

#HappyBirthday to our Hub Coordination Associate @lumy_andrew1 Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy, good health, and happiness. May this new year bring you even greater success, growth, and fulfillment both professionally and personally! Enjoy your special day🎂

Great ideas deserve the right support to grow into impactful solutions! We offer Product Development to help startups transform ideas into market-ready products. From idea validation and design to development and refinement, we work with innovators to build solutions that solve real-world challenges. Whether you are starting out or improving an existing product, our team is here to help you build with purpose, scalability, and impact. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register here👉forms.gle/YeNaG4P1p5mmSw… #InnovateWithUs

Fostering the Adoption and Use of AI for Sustainable Solutions. The AIFest Uganda 2026 brought together 100+ teams and 300+ students, resulting in 40 working AI prototypes and 11 finalist teams pitching groundbreaking innovations designed to shape a more sustainable future. The event saw 4 teams emerge as winners, unlocking funding to further advance their innovations. Through this annual event, the @miic_ug in collaboration with @gdgmuk @SunbirdAI continue to champion innovation by empowering young innovators with high-end support services, mentorship, and opportunities that enable them to build transformative solutions for the future.

Driving renewable energy growth in Uganda. @runautomations develops advanced remote monitoring systems and Pay-As-You-Go (Paygo) smart meters, tailored to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of solar energy and Productive Use of Energy Appliances. By partnering with solar distributors and energy companies, Run Automations aims to empower users with real-time energy management, predictive maintenance and facilitate sustainable energy access across Uganda and beyond. #InnovateWithUS #MIICStartups @NkonwaC

Ride with peace. Arrive with confidence. Shatoo is redefining the daily school commute with a smart shuttle app designed for busy parents who value safety, reliability, and convenience. The platform makes it easy to manage your child’s transportation, offering a more structured, secure, and stress-free alternative to traditional arrangements. If you’re a parent looking for a better way to manage school transport, Shatoo is built with you in mind. Download Shatoo app on playstore play.google.com/store/apps/det… #InnovateWithUS #MIICStartups