UNACU is Uganda’s umbrella professional body for ICT practitioners, with a strong presence across universities, colleges, and priva te tertiary institutions, promoting ICT skills, professional development, innovation, and responsible technology use.
A nationwide program aimed at improving basic computer skills, internet usage, and digital literacy for individuals in rural and underserved areas. It includes free online courses, community workshops, and access to learning materials
A mentorship and internship program designed to help youth and aspiring professionals develop their ICT careers. It includes job readiness training, certifications, networking events, and career counseling.
A program dedicated to encouraging girls to explore careers in technology through workshops, coding bootcamps, mentoring, and exposure to female role models in ICT. The program will also offer scholarships and support for girls pursuing ICT-related education.
An incubation program designed to support tech entrepreneurs with resources such as office space, mentorship, seed funding, and technical assistance. The program aims to help innovative tech start-ups grow and scale, with a focus on solving local challenges.
A program aimed at integrating ICT into Uganda's educational system. It includes training for teachers, provision of digital tools and resources for schools, and the development of digital curricula. It also promotes the creation of online learning platforms for both formal and non-formal education.
This program will educate Ugandans about e-government services such as digital payment systems, online public services, and digital platforms for citizen engagement. It will help increase digital participation in governance and improve access to government services.
A nationwide program designed to raise awareness about digital threats, data protection, and safe internet practices. The program will offer workshops, webinars, and resources to help individuals and businesses protect their digital assets.
This program offers professional development for ICT teachers and instructors, equipping them with up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology tools, digital teaching methods, and curriculum development. It includes workshops, certification programs, and a resource-sharing platform.
A program designed to bring digital skills training to underserved communities. This program will involve community outreach, local trainers, mobile learning units, and partnerships with community-based organizations to ensure inclusivity.
A program focused on donating computer equipment to schools, vocational institutes, and community centers. The program will also provide training on how to use the donated equipment effectively.
This program supports research and development in ICT, encouraging local innovators and researchers to explore tech solutions for Uganda's unique challenges. It includes funding for research projects, innovation challenges, and collaborations with universities and tech hubs.
This program focuses on the use of ICT to drive sustainable development. It will cover areas like e-health, e-agriculture, smart cities, and environmental management systems. The program will connect tech solutions with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
A program designed to equip citizens, especially students and educators, with the skills to critically engage with digital media. It covers the understanding of media bias, misinformation, and the ethical use of technology. The program also includes workshops on digital content creation, editing, and distribution.
This program is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting digital tools and strategies to improve their efficiency, customer reach, and overall growth. It includes training on business automation, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and data analytics tools
A program aimed at developing and promoting eco-friendly technologies. It will support startups, businesses, and individuals involved in creating green tech solutions like renewable energy, energy-efficient devices, and waste management systems through training, funding, and innovation challenges.
This program focuses on educating the public, especially in rural areas, about digital payment systems and financial management. It will provide training on mobile money, online banking, and the use of digital wallets, alongside financial literacy workshops to promote saving, budgeting, and investing.
Focused on utilizing technology to improve public health services, this program will train health professionals on the use of digital health tools, telemedicine, electronic health records, and health data management. It will also promote the use of mobile health applications for disease prevention and management.
This program is designed to train aspiring entrepreneurs in leveraging digital platforms to start, manage, and grow businesses. It will cover areas like e-commerce, digital marketing, financial tools, and online customer engagement. The goal is to promote digital business solutions and create a vibrant online economy.
This program introduces blockchain technology and its potential applications in various sectors such as governance, healthcare, finance, and supply chain management. It will offer courses, workshops, and hackathons focused on creating blockchain-based solutions to local challenges.
This program will explore the intersection of technology and the arts. It will support artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creators in using digital tools to enhance their craft, such as digital art platforms, video editing software, and online distribution systems for music, film, and other creative works.
This program aims to introduce robotics and automation technologies into schools, universities, and businesses. It will focus on practical training in designing, building, and programming robots, as well as implementing automation solutions for various industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare.
A program focused on educating citizens about their rights, responsibilities, and ethical behavior in the digital space. It will address issues such as online safety, privacy, cyberbullying, and digital etiquette, as well as the legal implications of digital actions.
This program will introduce youth to the application of technology in agriculture. It will provide training on using drones for crop monitoring, mobile apps for farm management, and digital platforms for accessing markets, along with promoting the adoption of ICT tools to modernize farming practices.
A program designed to bridge the gap between technology and sports, offering training on how to use digital tools for performance tracking, team management, and fan engagement. It will also focus on the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for immersive training experiences and sports education.
This program will provide funding and resources to local innovators and researchers who are developing technology-driven solutions to Uganda's most pressing challenges. It will include competitions, seed funding, mentorship, and access to networking opportunities with potential investors and partners.
This program will introduce augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into the educational landscape. It will offer immersive learning experiences in subjects like science, history, geography, and technical training by creating virtual field trips, simulations, and interactive lessons.
This program will support disaster-stricken communities by providing tech solutions that help with recovery, rebuilding, and long-term resilience. It includes digital mapping for damage assessment, mobile apps for community coordination, and digital training for affected populations to rebuild livelihoods.
A program dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to address social challenges such as poverty, health disparities, and environmental sustainability. It will include AI development workshops, competitions, and partnerships with NGOs and government organizations to create AI-driven social impact solutions.
This program will focus on raising awareness about cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect personal, organizational, and governmental data. It will include workshops, webinars, and campaigns targeting businesses, schools, and government agencies.
A program designed to empower women in Uganda to take on leadership roles in technology. It will offer training, mentorship, and networking opportunities for young women and girls interested in IT careers, including coding boot camps and female tech entrepreneurship programs.