Centre for Innovations and Technology Transfer

Centre for Innovations and Technology Transfer of Mbarara University of Science and Technology |

Turning innovative ideas into commercially viable products

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MUST 2025 Annual Report

Explore the university’s key achievements, innovations, research contributions, partnerships, and milestones that shaped the year as we continue advancing excellence in higher education.

Read the full report: https://t.co/0YPdZuBjxo

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Earlier this week, @MbararaUST Holdings Co. Ltd signed an MOU with @EcowaterEcon in a strategic move to provide safe drinking water for the university community.

Follow the link below for more about this historic milestone.
https://t.co/RmNRlB1a8B

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The team included Dr. Okello, Dean @MakCEDAT; Dr. Wasswa, HOD at @MakCEDAT Prof. Liu Yufeng from the Ministry of Education and Sports @GovernChina; Dr. Awopegba, UNESCO Regional Education Specialist; Dr. Twinamatsiko, Director @MUST_CITT; and Prof. W.T. Ireeta, DVC–F&A @Makerere.

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Representing @MbararaUST VC Prof. Byakika, Dr. Twinamatsiko is participating in a dialogue on empowering educators to drive institutional change. Through CFIT III, MUST is fostering pedagogical innovation, including staff-industry exchange schemes, to advance higher education.

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The @UNESCO CFIT III Project strengthened higher technical education, innovation, and industry collaboration across six Africa. At @MbararaUST, the project was Led by Dr. Medard Twinamatsiko and continues to champion competency-based learning and youth empowerment.

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From Uganda to the global stage,
@MbararaUST through the @MUST_CITT proudly joins other African institutions in Paris, France for the closure of the UNESCO CFIT III Project on Higher Technical Education for a Technical & Innovative Workforce organized by @UnescoEast @UNESCO.

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A major innovation milestone for Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

A team of graduate students emerged Best Overall Pitch winners at the STI Future Makers Hackathon 2026 during National Science Week.

Their solution, ZuulaCare GastroDx™️, addresses the challenge of limited access to reliable diagnostics, particularly in underserved communities.

Congratulations, team.
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ZuulaCare GastroDx™️ is a novel dual-target molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting Helicobacter pylori and Salmonella Typhi simultaneously from a single stool sample.

By integrating LAMP amplification with CRISPR-Cas12a detection, the innovation enables rapid, accurate, and point-of-care diagnoses, transforming access to healthcare.

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RT @MbararaUST: The award-winning team was led by Musau Immanuel Afrika (microbiology), alongside Mityaba Ronald, Moses Ainembabazi, Victor…

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MUST’s innovation hub @MUST_CITT was ably represented by Mr. @MartinMukama Senior Prototyping and Technology Development Officer, who engaged students on the importance of prototyping in transforming ideas into real-world solutions.

Sharing his own journey, he reflected on how he and his team once stood in a similar position, pitching their idea; PRISMS technology, a newborn clinical decision support tool back in 2013. Today, that innovation has secured multiple grants and is being used across Africa, demonstrating the power of persistence and innovation.

He encouraged students to take advantage of upcoming @MbararaUST CITT seed grants, positioning themselves for support in prototype development, product development, and commercialization.

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This week is shaping more than projects, it’s shaping mindsets.

Through hands-on training, @MbararaUST students are gaining practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and the confidence to innovate for impact.

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With hands-on training by @FundiBots,
Students explored robotics, circuit design, and Arduino programming during today's training. The D. Director of CITT @wasswawilliam16 emphasized the role of competence-based learning where practical skills complement academic qualifications.

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The Annual Innovation Week at @MbararaUST organised by @mues_must kicked off in style.
Students dived into electronics, robotics, and hands-on problem solving at the Co-Creation Space, powered by the incredible support of @CITT_MUST.

This is where ideas become solutions.

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Today, the entire @MbararaUST community joins in celebration of a visionary leader, an acclaimed researcher, and our Vice Chancellor, Prof. @PbyakikaPauline.

Music by Josh Groban

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Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Vice Chancellor, Prof. @PbyakikaPauline !

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@MbararaUST clarifies that HIV statistics recently reported by @PulseUganda refer to the Mbarara District population, NOT the MUST student community.

We reject the misleading use of University imagery to frame these statistics and call for immediate retraction and ethical reporting.

MUST remains committed to scientific accuracy and the wellbeing of our students and staff.

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Congratulations to all UACE 2025 candidates on your achievement

@MbararaUST celebrates your success and invites you to begin the next chapter of your academic journey with us.

Explore our programmes and entry requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year and take the next step toward your future.

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@MbararaUST mourns the untimely passing of Mr. Ivan Ahimbisibwe, a student from the Faculty of Science (DLT 1), who was involved in a road accident on Kakoba Road on the night of 13 March 2026.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.

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Happy International Women's Day from Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in academia, research, leadership, and our communities. MUST remains committed to promoting gender equality, empowering women and girls, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

Together, we continue to advance knowledge, innovation, and opportunity for all.

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Innovators at the CITT space laboratory at @MbararaUST proudly showcased their cutting-edge solutions to the U.S. Ambassador, highlighting the power of creativity, technology, and collaboration in shaping the future. #USEmbassy to Uganda #innovation