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23 Total Innovations
5 Participating Institutions
2026 Challenge Year
6 Technology Categories

Participating Institutions & Technologies

Explore the innovative technologies developed by various institutions through our Innovations Challenge program.

Kampala International University

7 Innovations
Fuel Efficient Motorbike
#1

Fuel Efficient Motorbike

A prototype motorbike designed for fuel efficiency using wooden frame construction with battery integration for reduced fuel consumption.

Prototype Battery Powered Fuel Efficiency
Smart Solar Car
#2

Smart Solar Self Driving Car

An autonomous vehicle powered by solar energy with self-driving capabilities for sustainable transportation solutions.

Solar Powered Autonomous AI Technology
Wireless Robotic Car
#3

Wireless Robotic Car with Safe Parking System

A wireless robotic car equipped with sensors that detect obstacles and distance. Features yellow warning lights and red alert lights when too close to barriers.

Sensors Collision Detection Safe Parking
Industrial Automation
#4

Industrial Process Automation

Programmable switching system for industrial processes that automates manufacturing operations and improves efficiency.

Automation Programmable Industry 4.0
Smart Base Station
#5

Smart Base Station Monitoring System

An Arduino-based scanning and monitoring system that operates like a ladder system for efficient base station management.

Arduino Monitoring IoT
Auto Power Selector
#6

Home/Industrial Auto Power Selector

Automatically selects appropriate power source (AC/DC/Generator) based on the load requirements of connected appliances like cookers, TVs, and phones.

Power Management Automatic Switching Energy Efficiency
IoT Smart Agriculture
#7

IoT Smart Agriculture System

AI-powered system that analyzes plant images to detect diseases and provides recommended solutions for crop management.

AI Image Recognition Smart Farming

Nakawa Vocational Training College

6 Innovations
Smart Home
#8

Smart Home Systems

Arduino-based home automation system for monitoring and controlling household appliances and security features.

Arduino Home Automation IoT
Biometric Attendance
#9

Biometric Attendance System

Fingerprint-based attendance tracking system for efficient workforce and student attendance management.

Biometrics Fingerprint Attendance
3D Printing
#10

3D Printing and Designing

Additive manufacturing technology for creating prototypes and functional parts with precision and efficiency.

3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Design
Self Charging
#11

Self Charging System

Battery charging system integrated into a bike that charges the battery while riding, providing sustainable power.

Renewable Energy Bike Integration Self Charging
Smart Farm
#12

Smart Farm System

Integrated farm management system using sensors and automation for improved agricultural productivity.

Smart Farming Automation Sensors
Agro Machinery
#13

Agro Based Machinery

Agricultural processing machines including a maize sheller that separates maize from the cob, and a maize grinder that breaks maize into small particles.

Maize Sheller Maize Grinder Processing

Ardhi Law & Policy Initiative

3 Innovations
Disaster Alert
#14

Disaster Alert System

Sensor-based early warning system that detects floods, droughts, and landslides in selected areas for timely disaster response.

Sensors Early Warning Disaster Management
Smartpay Cooking
#15

Smartpay Clean Cooking System

Pay-as-you-go smart cooking meter that allows users to purchase units for clean cooking. The system can be turned on/off remotely.

Clean Cooking Pay-as-you-go Smart Meter
Agrosight AI
#16

Agrosight AI

AI-powered agricultural system for plant disease detection, diagnosis, solution recommendations, and market access for farmers.

AI Plant Disease Detection Market Access

Cavendish University

3 Innovations
Climate Resilient Water
#17

Climate Resilient Rural Water Monitoring

Monitoring system designed to ensure water availability and quality in rural areas, adapting to climate change impacts.

Water Monitoring Climate Resilience Rural Development
Medswift
#18

Medswift: Scan the Truth, Secure Your Health

Medicine scanning system that provides complete information about medications to ensure patients receive the right medicine.

Healthcare Medicine Scanning Patient Safety
Ecofarm
#19

Ecofarm

Sustainable farming solution integrating smart agriculture technologies for improved crop production and resource management.

Smart Farming Sustainable Agriculture

Makerere University

2 Innovations
Automated Irrigation
#20

Automated Irrigation System

Sensor-based irrigation system programmed for specific crops and soil types. Automatically irrigates when soil moisture drops below predetermined levels - no manual monitoring required.

Automated Soil Sensors Water Conservation
Student Attendance
#21

Automated Student Attendance Recording

Card-based attendance system using university-issued student cards. Installed in lecture rooms to automatically record attendance when students enter.

Card System Automated Attendance

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