Uganda has officially opened National Science Week 2026 today, April 30, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, under the theme “STI Works: Powering Uganda to a USD 500 Billion Economy.”
The four-day event (April 30 – May 3) will showcase over 500 innovations, attract 200+ investors, and host 50,000 visitors, positioning science and innovation as the engine of Uganda’s economic transformation.
The event was officially opened by Minister Monica Musenero Masanza on April 9 at Serena Hotel, Kampala, ahead of today’s celebrations.
Future Makers Hackathon 2026 Prize pool of UGX 300M, encouraging innovators to submit solutions. They were Showcasing market-ready Ugandan products in mobility, AI, biosciences, electronics, and consumer innovation.
Largest in National Science Week history, featuring roundtables, deal rooms, and global pitch sessions.
Kayoola Electric Bus s flagship innovation, recently completed a 13,000 km journey from Kampala to Cape Town, demonstrating Uganda’s engineering capacity.
Economic Transformation: Science and innovation are positioned as drivers of Uganda’s ambition to reach a USD 500 billion economy.
National Science Week 2026 is not just a showcase—it is a platform for Uganda to prove that innovation is already delivering results. From electric mobility to digital solutions, Uganda is demonstrating that locally made products can compete globally.
The event also strengthens investor confidence, builds demand for Ugandan innovations, and inspires the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs.
