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This year’s edition of KIW will once again be hosted as a hybrid event (primarily virtual) under the theme,“Harnessing the power of innovation and entrepreneurship for Uganda’s digital transformation, job creation and economic sustainability”.

The five day event will take place from November 22 to 26, and aims to achieve the following:

  • Explore the ways in which we can work towards achieving Uganda's development ambitions with a focus on what role innovators and entrepreneurs play in that process.
  • Discuss the ways in which innovation and entrepreneurship can be harnessed for job creation and employment.
  • Explore the links between digital technologies and community transformation. What have been the wins, misses and opportunities?

About

This year’s edition of KIW will once again be hosted as a hybrid event (primarily virtual) under the theme,“Harnessing the power of innovation and entrepreneurship for Uganda’s digital transformation, job creation and economic sustainability”.

The five day event will take place from November 22 to 26, and aims to achieve the following:

  • Explore the ways in which we can work towards achieving Uganda's development ambitions with a focus on what role innovators and entrepreneurs play in that process.
  • Discuss the ways in which innovation and entrepreneurship can be harnessed for job creation and employment.
  • Explore the links between digital technologies and community transformation. What have been the wins, misses and opportunities?

Kampala Innovation Week Pre-Event Activities

  • Week 1, Nov 8th- 12th 2021
  • Week 2, Nov 15th - 19th 2021

Monday

Taking Advantage of Uganda's Fortunate Agricultural position. How can we do better?

Twitter Spaces

  • Hosted By StartHub Africa

Tuesday

Leveraging Youtube for Business Growth

Facebook Live/Youtube Live

  • Hosted by WITU

Wednesday

Influencing as a viable career option in Uganda

Instagram Live

  • Hosted by NFT Mawazo

Thursday

Education in Uganda after the pandemic: How can we solve some of the largest concerns?

Facebook Live/Youtube Live

  • Hosted by MIIC

Friday

Building an entertainment based business during and post pandemic.

Twitter Spaces

  • Hosted by FEZAH

Monday

How to put your best foot forward when pitching to Investors

Zoom

  • Hosted by Startup Uganda

Tuesday

Hiring and other resource mobilization: What are the ABCs?

Instagram Live

  • Hosted by Pearls for Her

Wednesday

Challenges of Innovation in Uganda when it comes to liscensing.

Facebook Live/Youtube Live

  • Hosted by Growth Africa

Thursday

Innovation in the Health Sector: How can we leverage digital opportunities in response to COVID-19?

Facebook Live/Youtube Live

  • Hosted by Finding XY

Friday

Mental Health and Entrepreneurship

Instagram Live

  • Hosted by Design Hub

Startup Uganda

Startup Uganda, the hosts of KIW, is an association of innovation and entrepreneurship support organisations (IESOs) working together to improve our collective capacities, influence and impact, and to create a more enabling environment for innovators and businesses that in turn drive development across Uganda. With support from UNCDF, Startup Uganda officially launched in October 2019. The association has a current membership of up to fifteen IESOs.

Startup Uganda

Startup Uganda, the hosts of KIW, is an association of innovation and entrepreneurship support organisations (IESOs) working together to improve our collective capacities, influence and impact, and to create a more enabling environment for innovators and businesses that in turn drive development across Uganda. With support from UNCDF, Startup Uganda officially launched in October 2019. The association has a current membership of up to fifteen IESOs.

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