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Makerere University Innovation Pod

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Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak UniPod) was unveiled in Jan 2024 in partnership with the UNDP Timbaktoo Africa Initiative, from here to Africa’s future

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Over the past 3 days, Makerere University hosted a delegation from the University of South Africa. At the Makerere University Innovation Pod, Dr. Cathy Mbidde welcomed the guests and showcased a range of innovation projects, opening doors for future collaboration and partnerships. #Innovation #timbuktoo

Over the past 3 days, <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a>  hosted a delegation from the University of South Africa.
At the <a href="/MakUniPod/">Makerere University Innovation Pod</a>, Dr. Cathy Mbidde welcomed the guests and showcased a range of innovation projects, opening doors for future collaboration and partnerships. #Innovation #timbuktoo
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With just days to the submission deadline, your idea could shape the future of agriculture, whether it's in irrigation, automation, or data-driven farming. Submit your 2-minute Pitch video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and compete for a share of UGX 222

With just days to the submission deadline, your idea could shape the future of agriculture, whether it's in irrigation, automation, or data-driven farming.

Submit your 2-minute Pitch video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and compete for a share of UGX 222
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📣@MakUniPod, in partnership with UNDP Uganda, Lwera Electronics & Semiconductors, recently launched the Industry 4.0 Skilling Program. Over the next 6 months, young innovators will train in electronics, automation & smart manufacturing through the Industry 4.0 Skilling Program.

📣@MakUniPod, in partnership with <a href="/UNDPUganda/">UNDP Uganda</a>, Lwera Electronics &amp; Semiconductors, recently launched the Industry 4.0 Skilling Program. Over the next 6 months, young innovators will train in electronics, automation &amp; smart manufacturing through the Industry 4.0 Skilling Program.
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Grateful to GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS, UNDP Uganda, Makerere University Innovation Pod, Makerere University and Government of Uganda for empowering our innovations to grow, impact lives and shape a better future. At PhytoGold, we are committed to delivering good, affordable health to communities across Africa and beyond—step by step.

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Join us this Thursday for the PyData Kampala Meetup a vibrant gathering of developers and data enthusiasts in Kampala! Connect, learn, and share best practices in: Data acquisition Storage & manipulation Visualization & analysis Let’s build the future of data science together!

Join us this Thursday for the <a href="/PydataKampala/">PyData Kampala</a> Meetup a vibrant gathering of developers and data enthusiasts in Kampala!
Connect, learn, and share best practices in:
Data acquisition
Storage &amp; manipulation
Visualization &amp; analysis

Let’s build the future of data science together!
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Meet Patricia one of the brilliant minds selected for the Industry4.0 training at Makerere University Innovation Pod in partnership with Lwera and UNDP Uganda. She shares her experience so far: “It’s a wonderful and collaborative experience...everyone's voice matters” #timbuktooafrica

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Just 3 Days to Go! Are you the next agri-tech trailblazer? Then tech it there. Pitch your 2-minute video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and stand a chance to compete for a share of UGX 222 million in funding. #AYuTeUG25 #TechItThere

Just 3 Days to Go!
Are you the next agri-tech trailblazer? Then tech it there. Pitch your 2-minute video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and stand a chance to compete for a share of UGX 222 million in funding. 

#AYuTeUG25 #TechItThere
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Just 7 hours left to shoot your shot! Your agritech or agribusiness idea could change the game, but only if you submit it now. Submit your 2-minute pitch video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and stand a chance to compete for a share of UGX 222 million.

Just 7 hours left to shoot your shot!
Your agritech or agribusiness idea could change the game, but only if you submit it now.

Submit your 2-minute pitch video on ayute.africa/uganda or WhatsApp 0781608488 and stand a chance to compete for a share of UGX 222 million.
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From every corner of Uganda, innovation has spoken. Thank you for your submissions to the AYuTe Africa Challenge. #AYuTeUG25 #TechItThere

From every corner of Uganda, innovation has spoken. Thank you for your submissions to the AYuTe Africa Challenge.

#AYuTeUG25 #TechItThere
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Where passion meets innovation! Shamusha Nalukwago shares her inspiring journey as an intern in the textile studio at Makerere University Innovation Pod turning creativity into impacts. #innovationAtMak #Timbuktooafrica

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The Rapid Prototyping Maker Space at the Makerere University Innovation Pod is one of 10 innovative maker spaces established through the timbuktooAfrica Initiative by UNDP Uganda. This space is equipped with 3D printers and digital fabrication tools, for innovators to turn their ideas to life.

The Rapid Prototyping Maker Space at the <a href="/MakUnipod/">Makerere University Innovation Pod</a>  is one of 10 innovative maker spaces established through the <a href="/timbuktooafrica/">timbuktooAfrica</a> Initiative by <a href="/UNDPUganda/">UNDP Uganda</a>. 
This space is equipped with 3D printers and digital fabrication tools, for innovators to turn their ideas to life.
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Happening Tomorrow! Dr. Cathy Ikiror Mbidde, Manager at @MakUniPod, joins the #HEIInnovation Webinar by EyeCity Africa. 🗓️ July 9 | 1PM EAT | Zoom Topic: Structuring & Sustaining HEI Innovation Hubs Register: bit.ly/HEIQ2Webinar Proud to shape Africa's innovation future!

Happening Tomorrow!
Dr. Cathy Ikiror Mbidde, Manager at @MakUniPod, joins the  #HEIInnovation Webinar by <a href="/EyeCityAfrica/">EyeCity Africa</a>.

🗓️ July 9 |  1PM EAT |  Zoom
Topic: Structuring &amp; Sustaining HEI Innovation Hubs
Register: bit.ly/HEIQ2Webinar
Proud to shape Africa's innovation future!
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The Electronics Makerspace is a state-of-the-art lab advancing innovation in solar & electric energy, PCB, & more! Powered by the Pan-African timbuktooAfrica initiative, UNDP Uganda & Makerere University, it's a hub where bold ideas spark solutions to African societal challenges.

The Electronics Makerspace is a state-of-the-art lab advancing innovation in solar &amp; electric energy, PCB, &amp; more!
Powered by the Pan-African <a href="/timbuktooafrica/">timbuktooAfrica</a> initiative, <a href="/UNDPUganda/">UNDP Uganda</a> &amp; <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a>, it's a hub where bold ideas spark solutions to African societal challenges.
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This morning I visited the Makerere University Innovation Pod (UnIPod) and met this amazing group of young people who are providing technical assistance to our innovators. I talked to some innovators who are working on ground-breaking innovations in product development and AI

This morning I visited the Makerere University Innovation Pod (UnIPod) and met this amazing group of young people who are providing technical assistance to our innovators. I talked to some innovators who are working on ground-breaking innovations in product development and AI
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Hands-on Innovation at #MakUniPod! The CNC Workshop at Makerere Innovation Pod is where digital designs become real through precision fabrication. Powered by Makerere University, UNDP Uganda & timbuktooAfrica Learn: 2D/3D CAD & CAM Prototyping with CNC Real-world product design

Hands-on Innovation at #MakUniPod!
The CNC Workshop at Makerere Innovation Pod is where digital designs become real through precision fabrication.
Powered by <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a>, <a href="/UNDPUganda/">UNDP Uganda</a> &amp; <a href="/timbuktooafrica/">timbuktooAfrica</a>  
 Learn:
2D/3D CAD &amp; CAM
Prototyping with CNC
Real-world product design
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This morning we hosted a delegation from the Buganda Kingdom led by Owek. Robert Serwanga, Minister for Youth, Sports & Arts. Discussions focused on how Makerere University Innovation Pod can extend innovation & skilling opportunities to the youth of Buganda & beyond. #Buganda | #YouthEmpowerment

This morning we hosted a delegation from the <a href="/BugandaKingdom_/">Buganda Kingdom</a> led by Owek. Robert Serwanga, Minister for Youth, Sports &amp; Arts.
Discussions focused on how <a href="/MakUnipod/">Makerere University Innovation Pod</a> can extend innovation &amp; skilling opportunities to the youth of Buganda &amp; beyond.
#Buganda | #YouthEmpowerment
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Meet Paul Bukulu, a 2nd-year student of Applied Design CEDAT, Makerere University Despite having a hearing impairment, Paul is one of the student interns at the CNC Makerspace @MakUniPod. He’s currently producing a smart coffee table and dreams of launching his own fabrication company.

Meet Paul Bukulu, a 2nd-year student of Applied Design CEDAT, <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a>
Despite having a hearing impairment, Paul is one of the student interns at the CNC Makerspace @MakUniPod. He’s currently producing a smart coffee table and dreams of launching his own fabrication company.
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“I am learning hands on skills thru constant practice - how software communicates within vehicles, how chargers communicate with car batteries via the battery mgt system…” 🎥Tusiime Mable #YouthSkillsDay Makerere University Innovation Pod UNDP Accelerator Labs Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar GermanForeignOffice timbuktooAfrica

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In the Textile Maker Space Makerere University Innovation Pod, interns are blending design, tech & sustainability to shape the future of fashion in Uganda. From pattern making to digital textiles they're learning by doing & innovating by making. #timbuktooafrica Makerere University UNDP Uganda

In the Textile Maker Space <a href="/MakUnipod/">Makerere University Innovation Pod</a>, interns are blending design, tech &amp; sustainability to shape the future of fashion in Uganda.
From pattern making to digital textiles they're learning by doing &amp; innovating by making. 
#timbuktooafrica
<a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> 
<a href="/UNDPUganda/">UNDP Uganda</a>