Ugandan individuals and entities (industries, research institutions, Government MDAs etc.) are invited to submit proposals in R&D and innovations (process, products, technology, or business models) in the following thematic areas;
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Pathogen Economy
- Natural therapeutics and related technologies.
- Pathogen/Vector Control Technologies.
- Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Healthcare.
- Biomedical Technologies.
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Mobility
- Localization of the Supply Chain for Automotive Parts, Systems and Components.
- Research and Development in E-Mobility Solutions for motorcycles.
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Infrastructure Innovations
- Local manufacturing.
- Battery design, manufacturing, and recycling technologies.
- Packaging technologies.
- Water resources technologies.
- Mineral resources and materials.
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Industry 4.0+
- Local design and manufacture of electronics.
- Innovation valorisation from Academia to Business.
- Locally Developed Tools and Systems for E-Government.
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Aeronautics and Space
- Development of satellite subsystems.
- Development of geospatial tools utilising satellite data.
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Productivity Acceleration
- Productivity acceleration/value addition technologies and tools for crops, animals and fish products.
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Export Promotion and Import Substitution
- Value addition technologies and processes for import substitution and export-targeted commodities.
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STI Support Services
- Innovative Processes for Public Uptake of STI.
- R&D into Product Market Fit for Local Innovations.
About the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat
The Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Office of the President (STI-OP) Secretariat has a Goal of Growing the Contribution of Knowledge-Based Goods and Services to the National Economy by Increasing Domestic Productivity, Import Substitution and Export of Products Resulting from Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Important Information
Application Deadline: May 21 2023, 11.59 pm EAT
Feedback: May 27, 2023.
For more information on how to apply, click here.
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