Science, Technology and Innovation – Office of the President (ST&I-OP) launched the inaugural Uganda Science Innovators’ Awards on Friday 15th October 2021 to celebrate Ugandans’ innovation efforts as well as inspire young innovators to activate their abilities and contribute to technology development in the country. The awards are positioned to align with the National Science

This award will recognize the most outstanding scientist in Uganda for their contribution to science innovation and technology. They should have registered at least 5 patents and at least have a product on the market.

This award will go to a seasoned woman innovator. They should have registered at least a patent and at least have a product on the market.

Awards in this category will value innovations in agro processing, agribusiness, soil conservation, agriculture technologies, food preservation and safety applications among others. An Innovator with practical models, devices and applications adding value to food propagation, value addition and food conservation will be awarded.

The digital economy awards will be given to innovators who demonstrate high aptitudes in designing information and communication technologies and applications that ease transmission and knowledge dissemination.

Innovators with innovations in cosmetology and textile processing will be earmarked for this award. It will look into innovations in skincare products and hair products for cosmetics as well as fabric and thread production, fabric recycling, textile production technology and value addition for existing raw materials.

Awards in this category recognize innovations that augment the national mobility ecosystem along the  develop, make, sell and use tiers. These should be towards the development of environmentally friendly, efficient, inclusive and safe mobility solutions. SHORTLISTED INNOVATIONS SN NAME INNOVATION STATUS OF INNOVATION 1 Edwin Agaba Electric Motorcycle Market Validation 2 Rogers Mubiru Diesel Engine