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[🦋🅿️🅰️M 🦋💫🔙 @owabamwe]

Bless us as we try again today 🦋🙏

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

As part of our commitment to supporting students to transform ideas into viable solutions through the #GraduateInnovationProgram (GIP), @miic_ug team led a session on Design Thinking and Personal Development with students from the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Biotechnology at Makerere University.

The session equipped students with practical approaches to understanding problems, identifying opportunities, developing user-centred solutions, and building the personal skills needed to take their ideas forward.

Through the Graduate Innovation Program, we continue to create opportunities for students to move beyond ideas and develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and create impact.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Congratulations to the Winners of the #ManagementInnovationChallenge Demo Day!

Congratulations to the two winning teams recognized for developing outstanding solutions to challenges identified by @UMIUganda and @ufzepa. Each team received UGX 1.5 million.

1. ZEZUG
A digital platform designed to streamline the management of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) by bringing key processes into one integrated system. From licensing and performance monitoring to management and visitor information, the platform creates a centralised one-stop solution for greater visibility and efficiency.

2. ZigaLoop AI
An automated feedback management and tracking platform that ensures feedback is captured, routed to the right department, assigned to responsible teams, tracked against deadlines, and followed through to resolution.

The journey continues
The teams will continue testing, refining and strengthening their solutions with support from the @miic_ug, @UMIUganda and @ufzepa, as they work towards solutions that can be adopted and implemented by institutions.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

It’s Demo Day! #ManagementInnovationChallenge 2026

After weeks of market research, solution refinement and pitch practice, with the support of the @miic_ug, the teams are ready to take the stage and present their prototypes to a panel of judges.

Today, they will showcase solutions developed to address the management challenges identified by @UMIUganda and @ufzepa, putting their ideas, insights and prototypes to the test.

The winning teams will receive UGX 1.5 million to further develop their prototypes, with the potential for their solutions to be adopted by UMI and UZFEPA.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

As part of our efforts to strengthen sub-regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems through public universities in Uganda, @miic_ug hosted a co-creation session with @MMU_Uganda to review, refine and strengthen the incubation model they have developed based on the MIIC Incubator Model.

The session brought together stakeholders from the two institutions to assess the model, identify areas for improvement, and ensure it is responsive to the needs of students, researchers and innovators within the Mountains of the Moon Ecosystem.

Through this collaborative approach, we are working to build stronger, locally relevant university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that can nurture ideas, support innovators and move research and innovations closer to impact within all sub-regions of Uganda.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Understanding Taxpayer Rights and Obligations: Key Takeaways from the Tax Advisory Clinic.

The Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center hosted the inaugural Tax Advisory Clinic Masterclass, organized by @StartupUganda_ in collaboration with the @URAuganda.

The session equipped entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders with practical knowledge on their taxpayer rights , obligations, and how to navigate tax compliance with greater clarity.

◆ Key Takeaways
Taxpayer Rights
◆ Right to fair treatment
◆ Right to information
◆ Right to confidentiality
◆ Right to challenge and object to tax decisions
◆ Right to appeal
◆ Right to representation

Taxpayer Obligations
◆ Register with URA as required by law
◆ Keep accurate and proper financial records
◆ File correct and timely tax returns
◆ Pay taxes as required by law
◆ Avoid tax evasion and other illegal practices

The session also gave participants an opportunity to ask questions, challenge common tax myths and seek clarity on issues such as tax rates, penalties and compliance requirements.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

From an Idea to 200+ Health Facilities: Impala Health Tech’s Journey!

@ImpalaResearch is an AI-powered health solution connecting health facilities to accredited laboratories and providing evidence-based treatment guidance to support better antibiotic use and the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

But behind the technology is a journey of challenges, milestones, persistence and recognition.

Impala Health Tech’s Co-Founder, @ChraishMiiro takes us through the journey so far, from the challenges of building the solution to the milestones and recognition that have marked its growth.

Progress so far:
◆ A team of 13 staff
◆ 200+ health facilities with the technology deployed
◆ 2025 Stewardship Prize winner from the AMR Industry Alliance

🎬 Watch the video below to hear the full story
https://t.co/JAKvuuaUvr

#InnovateWithUs #MIICStartups

[🦋🅿️🅰️M 🦋💫🔙 @owabamwe]

RT @miic_ug: 🐄 Stop guessing. Start breeding with precision.

Missing the right breeding window can mean another cycle of waiting, addition…

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Are you an AI startup, tech innovator, developer, with a game-changing idea in hospitality and tourism sector?
Get an Opportunity to:

Build your Idea or MVP/Prototype, Research/Proof of Concept &
Access Mentorship, BDS and Innovation Infrastructure.

Closes: 20th Sept 2026

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Do you have an idea, research, or project with potential to solve a challenge? Here's program fit for you!

Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate of Makerere University.
Graduate, Master’s and postgraduate students.
Makerere University graduates in the last 2 years.

Open: 10th Sept 2026

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

📢 Tax Advisory Clinic Masterclass!

@miic_ug (MIIC) is hosting the Tax Advisory Clinic Masterclass, organized by @StartupUganda_ in collaboration with the @URAuganda, scheduled for 10th September 2026, from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM.

The masterclass is open to:
🔹 Founders and entrepreneurs at all stages
🔹 Innovation ecosystem support organizations
🔹 Women-led and women-owned startups
🔹 Refugee-led startups
Participants will:

🔹 Understand the basics of taxation for startups
🔹 Get answers to common tax questions
🔹 Learn how to stay tax compliant
🔹 Access continued support through an ongoing series of regular and predictable tax advisory sessions for startups.

👉 Register here: https://t.co/A6JokoV6mg

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

#HappyBirthday, to our Due Diligence Officer, @Otai4piusOtai 🎉

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the contribution you make to the MIIC team as our Due Diligence Officer.

May the year ahead bring you happiness, growth, success, and many great moments.

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

The #GraduateInnovationProgram (GIP) 2.0 Applications are Still Open!

Do you have an idea, research output, or final-year project with the potential to solve a real-world problem? Then this program is the perfect opportunity for you!

Through the program, participants will learn to:
◆ Validate real problems and proposed solutions
◆ Refine their ideas and identify clear problem-solution fit
◆ Develop and test functional prototypes
◆ Build the skills and confidence to take their innovations forward

Who Can Apply?
📌Undergraduate students from all years of study
📌Graduate students, including Master’s and postgraduate students
📌Recent Makerere University graduates within two years of graduation

👉Apply by 10th Sept 2026
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/VV7I4mWfcC

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | TECH STARTUPS
MIIC is accepting applications for the Technology Entrepreneurship Seed Program.
Up to USD 2,000 in support Business coaching & expert mentorship Market & problem validation Prototyping & product development

Apply by 14th Sept 2026

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

As part of our efforts to strengthen sub-regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems through public universities in Uganda, @miic_ug hosted a co-creation session with @Busitema1 to review, refine and strengthen the incubation model they have developed based on the MIIC Incubator Model as well as the recommendations from @Edu_Collaborate, a partner organisation of MIIC.

The session brought together stakeholders from the two institutions to assess the model, identify areas for improvement, and ensure it is responsive to the needs of students, researchers and innovators within the Busitema University Ecosystem.

Through this collaborative approach, we are working to build stronger, locally relevant university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that can nurture ideas, support innovators and move research and innovations closer to impact within all sub-regions of Uganda.

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

📢 TAX ADVISORY CLINIC MASTERCLASS.

@miic_ug is hosting the Tax Advisory Clinic Masterclass, organized by @StartupUganda_ in collaboration with the @URAuganda.

📅 Date: 10th September 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center

What to Expect
This practical masterclass is designed to help startups better understand their tax obligations and build a more confident relationship with URA.

Participants will:
🔹 Understand the basics of taxation for startups, including business registration, obtaining a TIN, presumptive tax, and when tax obligations begin.

🔹 Get answers to common tax questions, addressing the gaps, misconceptions, and fears that founders have about taxation.

🔹 Learn how to stay tax compliant with practical guidance to help startups understand what is required of them and when.

🔹 Engage directly with URA, creating an opportunity for founders to ask questions and interact with URA as a supportive and accessible partner to businesses.

🔹 Be part of an ongoing learning series; this masterclass marks the beginning of a regular and predictable series of tax advisory sessions designed to provide continued support to startups.

Who Can Attend?
• Founders and entrepreneurs at all stages
• Innovation ecosystem support organizations
• Women-led and women-owned startups
• Refugee-led startups

Register here: https://t.co/A6JokoV6mg

#InnovateWithUs

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

🕊️Rest in Peace, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

King Oyo will be remembered for his commitment to championing innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment in Tooro and across Uganda. Through his leadership, mobilization, and community engagement, he inspired young people in his Kingdom and beyond to embrace innovation, pursue entrepreneurship, and contribute to the development of their communities.

His dedication to community transformation was reflected in the various projects, activities, and initiatives he championed, creating opportunities for young people and inspiring them to be agents of change.

@miic_ug Board, Management and Staff extends heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, and the people of Tooro Kingdom. We stand with the family and all those mourning this great loss.

May his legacy of leadership, service, and inspiration continue to live on.

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Teams Present Key Assumptions & Risks at the #ManagementInnovationChallenge 2026!

Teams are presenting the key assumptions and potential risks underlying their products and solutions.

As they present, teams are receiving mentor feedback from mentors to challenge their assumptions, identify key risks, and define what they need to validate during their upcoming market research.

#InnovateWithUs @UMIUganda @ufzepa

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Day 3: #ManagementInnovationChallenge 2026!

From building solutions to testing whether they can truly work.

Today, teams will focus on testing the key assumptions and risks behind their solutions as they prepare for upcoming field testing. The session is led by @RobertOkiror5, Investment & Portfolio Management Officer at MIIC.

The teams will explore three critical questions:
◆ Desirability: Do people actually need and want this solution?
◆ Feasibility: Can we realistically build and deliver it?
◆ Viability: Will people pay enough or often enough for the solution to be sustainable?

Teams will also identify where the biggest risks lie and which assumptions need to be tested first.

This step is crucial because a great idea is not enough. Testing assumptions helps teams move beyond guesswork, gather real evidence and refine solutions that are needed, feasible and sustainable.

#InnovateWithUs @UMIUganda @ufzepa

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

#Ad: The Graduate Innovation Program (GIP) 2.0 Applications Still Open!

Do you have an idea, research output, or final-year project with the potential to solve a real-world challenge?
Then this program could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Who Can Apply?
📌 Undergraduate students from all colleges of Makerere University.
📌Graduate students, including Master’s and postgraduate students from Makerere University.
📌Recent Makerere University graduates who completed their studies within the last 2 years.
📌One with an identified clear problem or opportunity that addresses a genuine user need.

If your idea has the potential to create meaningful impact, this is your chance to take the next step!

Don’t let a great idea stay on paper. Turn it into a solution that makes a difference!

✍️ Apply here: https://t.co/VV7I4mWfcC
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Sept 2026

#InnovateWithUs

[🦋🅿️🅰️M 🦋💫🔙 @owabamwe]

RT @miic_ug: Ongoing at the #ManagementInnovationChallenge 2026: Prototyping Session!

The teams are turning their selected ideas into ear…