Namanve — The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Hon. Dr Monica Musenero, has officially launched National Science Week 2025, calling on Ugandans to embrace homegrown technologies and move innovations from concept to market.
Speaking to the media at the Deep-Tech Centre of Excellence in Namanve during a guided media tour, Dr Musenero emphasised that Uganda is no longer a passive observer in the global tech space. “Uganda is now taking the lead in science — we are not here to play catch-up,” she said.
This year’s National Science Week, scheduled to take place from June 15th to 20th at Kololo Independence Grounds, will run under the theme: “Made in Uganda: Innovation to Market.” The event is expected to showcase breakthroughs in local science and technology, from industrial value chains to advanced digital innovations.
Dr Musenero was accompanied during the tour by Mr David Gonahasa, Team Lead for Industry 4.0+, and Dr Cosmas Mwikirize, Superintendent of Industrial Value Chains Development. The media were given firsthand exposure to Ugandan-made technologies and prototypes currently under development at the Deep-Tech hub.
A Week of Innovation and Impact
The STI Secretariat has unveiled a packed schedule for Science Week, each day focusing on a specific stakeholder group: Day 1 (June 15th): Family Day – Opening the week with interactive exhibitions tailored for families and children to spark interest in science from a young age.
Day 2: Market Day – A platform for innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, encouraging commercial partnerships. Day 3: Official Launch & Policy Day – National leadership will formally open the week and discuss policies driving science and innovation.
Day 4: Academia Day – A spotlight on young innovators and partnerships between research institutions and industry. Day 5: Investor Day – A strategic interface between innovators and potential investors, both local and international.
The week will highlight advances in sectors such as agri-tech, health, renewable energy, manufacturing, robotics, AI, and digital transformation, with particular emphasis on Uganda’s capacity to produce and commercialise homegrown solutions.
Dr. Musenero reiterated the government’s commitment to building an innovation-led economy, positioning science and technology as core pillars of Uganda’s development agenda. “The National Science Week is not just a celebration of progress. It is a marketplace of ideas, an inspiration to youth, and a rallying call for Uganda to believe in its own potential.”
Stakeholders from government, academia, the private sector, international development partners, and grassroots innovators are expected to take part in the week-long event.