FUTUREMAKERSHACKATHON
Challenge: Powering Uganda to a $500B Economy
We are looking for practical, scalable solutionsthat can accelerate Uganda's journey to a $500B economy.
Build a Functional Prototype
Design and develop a working prototype that demonstrates a practical path toward Uganda's $500B economy goal. Your solution should:
- Solve real economic challenges
- Leverage local innovation
- Show clear potential for scale and impact
A working demo of your solution
Problem, approach & impact
Present to the judging panel
Target Participants
28th April – 3rd May 2026
2 to 5 members
22nd April 2026
3 Winners. Up to
In Project Funding, Mentorship and Partnership opportunities. The best teams walk away with funding and a platform to scale their innovation.
Seed capital to develop and scale your solution
Access to industry experts and advisors
Connect with investors and ecosystem partners
Showcase at the main National Science Week expo
Ready to Build the Future?
Applications close 22nd April 2026. Form your team and apply via [email protected]