Introduction

The Uganda Science Innovators’ Award is premised on celebrating Ugandans’ innovation efforts as well as inspiring young innovators to activate their abilities and contribute to technology development in the country. The award corresponds to the Minister of Science Technology and Innovation-Office of the President (ST&I-OP), Hon.  Dr. Monica Musenero’s reflection on Uganda’s Aspirations and Pathways to Vision 2040 in her famous saying; “Africa needs African minds to solve African problems.”

The award is positioned to align with the National Science Week and the World Science Day for Peace and Development Celebrations commemorated on 10th November, annually. The event recognises indigenous innovations utilizing local content for national economic transformation. This is the First ever National Science Innovations Awards

The following categories have been identified and earmarked for the awards: Pathogen Economy; Engineering; Mobility; Beauty and Apparel; Digital Economy; and Agro-Security. Additionally, to augment the position of scientists in the country, We have two special award Categories; The National Woman Innovator's Award and the Uganda Science Ambassador Award.  These awards were chosen on the basis of the findings from consultative meetings undertaken by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation- Office of the President,  with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the identification of priority industrial value chains for the country.  Twelve winners will be obtained from two age-groups i.e. above 18 (18+) and under 18(<18), one from each category.