Uganda is hosting a landmark regional seminar on STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Intellectual Property (IP) Education from 28th to 30th May 2025 at Protea Hotel, Kampala.
The event is being organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in partnership with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), as part of the global K–12 initiative “Empowering Youth to Innovate for a Better Future.”
Launched in 2023, the three-year project spans four pilot countries—Uganda, Chile, Jordan, and Malaysia—selected for their commitment to building inclusive innovation ecosystems through education.
The Kampala seminar will convene IP experts and educators from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Ghana, alongside Ugandan science teachers, curriculum developers, and education professionals, especially from the Kampala Metropolitan area.
The goal is to equip educators with tools to weave Intellectual Property concepts into STEM learning. Through global facilitators and hands-on sessions, the seminar will demonstrate how to bridge scientific knowledge with entrepreneurial thinking. Real-world case studies will show how IP connects classroom ideas to market-ready innovations.
Central to the seminar’s vision is nurturing a new generation of innovators who not only invent but also understand how to protect and commercialise their ideas. This interdisciplinary approach enhances creativity, critical thinking, and prepares learners to participate in a knowledge-based economy.
Key Ugandan institutions are backing the initiative, including the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU), and the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat under the Office of the President. This partnership ensures alignment with Uganda’s national education and development priorities.
By hosting this regional event, Uganda reaffirms its leadership in educational innovation and youth empowerment. Integrating IP education into STEM marks a transformative step, preparing Africa’s future inventors and entrepreneurs to thrive in a dynamic global landscape and positioning Uganda as a driving force in shaping the continent’s innovation agenda.
