Uganda Investor Summit 2025

Made in Uganda: Innovation to Market

19 - 20 June 2025 | Kololo, Uganda

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Uganda Investors Summit 2025

Uganda is on the cusp of a technological revolution. The government and private sector are working together to create a thriving innovation ecosystem that will drive sustainable development and position Uganda as a global leader in Africa's innovation landscape.

The “Made in Uganda: Innovation to Market” initiative is the driving force behind this transformation, showcasing Uganda’s brightest minds and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the nation.

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UIS 2nd Edition Confirmed Guest

Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza

STI-OP

Minister of STI-OP

Ayo Sopitan

Metalex

Founder, MetalX

Mahen Govinda

CIEL Finance

Bunmi Akinyemiju

Investor | Innovator | Ecosystem Builder

Greenhouse Capital

Ebele Okeke

Altica Partners

Greenhouse Capital

Shigeru Handa

AAIC

Leonard Businge

Country Coordinator, East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

(EAVCA) - Uganda Chapter

Mathias Mobius

StartHub Africa

Maurice Opiyo

KCB Investment

Shehu Umar

Trapezion Africa Limited

David Gonahasa

STI-OP

Brenda Nakazibwe

STI-OP

Allan Muhumuza

STI-OP

Samuel Okodi

STI-OP

Joshua Isiko

STI-OP

Catherine Wandera

STI-OP

Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize

STI-OP

Cathy Muwumuza

STI-OP




Uganda Investor Summit Agenda

Explore our agenda to find out more about all conference sessions and activities at the Uganda Investor Summit 2025.

Setting the Stage for Growth

Location: NSW Main Stage, Kololo Independence Grounds​

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast (Hotel)


9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Guest Transportation to Event Venue

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

Science, Technology & Innovation: a Catalyst for Uganda's Economic Transformation by 2040​

Speaker

Hon. Minister, Science, Technology & Innovation – Office of the President (STI-OP)

Moderator

monica
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Presentation

Mapping Uganda's Investment Landscape

Focus:

Where capital is flowing today and where the next breakout sectors are.

Speaker:

East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) & Greenhouse Capital

Moderator

monica
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Policies, Incentives & the Path to Global Competitiveness

Focus:

De-risking innovation and boosting investor confidence through enabling policy

Panelist: Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Uganda, Capital Market Authority, Uganda Investment Authority, Uganda Development Bank, NSSF, STI-OP, EAVCA

Moderator

monica

Mid-Morning Break

12:00 – 12:45 PM

Coffee & Networking Break

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Presentation

Ciel Finance - A real-world case study of successful investment in Uganda

Focus:

Lessons from successful capital deployment into Uganda

Speaker:

Ciel Finance

Moderator

monica
1:00 – 1:30 PM

Panel Discussion

Deploying Capital, Delivering Impact

Focus:

Investor journeys, hidden challenges, and winning formulas from active investors

Panelists: Ciel Finance, Pearl Capital Partners, Renew Capital, First Circle Capital, Launch Africa, Seedstars Africa, AFIG Funds, OBDA.

Moderator

monica
1:30 – 2:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Mobilizing Local Capital

Focus:

Building domestic investor confidence and the rise of corporate venture capital in Uganda

Panelists: NSSF, Stanbic Bank, KCB Investment, MTN Uganda, Greenhouse Capital, Agri All Africa International, Skyquest Technology Group

Moderator

monica
2:00 – 2:15 PM

Presentation

Tungede Uganda - A real-world case study of successful investment in Uganda

Focus:

Lessons from successful raising Capital as a Company in Uganda

Speaker:

Tungede Uganda

Moderator

monica
2:15 – 2:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem – Creating the Right Support Environment for HighGrowth Innovation

Focus:

Moving beyond policy into ecosystem-building that catalyses innovation success.

Panelists: Ministry of ICT, STI-OP, Hive CoLab, Founders Lounge UG, Afrilabs, Tugende Uganda, Outbox, The Global Development Incubator, Blackslope

Moderator

monica
12:00 – 12:45 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

Evening Session

Location: Investors Lounge​

4:00 – 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion

Scaling Innovation Beyond Borders – Unlocking Regional & Global Markets for Ugandan Businesses

Focus:

How capital, regulation, and strategic partnerships open up regional and international markets

Panelists: Flat6Labs, Altica Partners, AAIC Investment, Baylis Emerging Africa Fund, Agri All Africa International, Fluidity UAE

Moderator

monica
4:30 – 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Trade & Market Access – Creating Mutually Beneficial Opportunities

Focus:

G2G trade, regional integration, and industrial capacity-building

Panelists: Ministry of Trade – Uganda, ICTAU/AmCham Uganda, Uganda Development Bank, KIIRA Motors, Kuramo Capital, KCB Investment, Altica Partners

Moderator

monica
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM

Closing Remarks: STI-OP

5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Transportation to Hotel


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