This engagement provided a platform for knowledge sharing, co-creation, networking, and highlighted investment opportunities that entrepreneurs within our ecosystem can tap into.

Over 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, with less than 10% being recycled ♻️ #WorldEnvironmentDay 2023 is exploring solutions to #PlasticPollution through recycling, waste management, alternative materials, and shifting behaviours of consumption.

In #Uganda, UN Development is working with youth partners: Yo-Waste to transform waste management 🚚 Charge Ko Technologies to develop energy solutions 🔋 Ecoplastile to recycle and transform plastic waste ♻️ TEXFAD to produce natural textiles 🧶 ORIBAGS to produce eco-friendly packaging 🛍️

Earlier this week, National Planning Authority 🇺🇬 visited our spaces in #Jinja, #Gulu, #Mbarara, #Kampala and our #Makerspace MOTIV . The purpose of the visit was to learn more about the #innovation space including what is being done to cultivate and promote an #innovative culture to inform

Afrocanfit | Fitness ( I'm always excited to meet you in ever founder meetings and to learn from you) DigiverseSolutions ( Phyllis Nassuna I appreciate your mentorship) HiPipo #IncludeEveryone #LevelOneProject ( Just a huge fan of what you're doing) Charge Ko Technologies ( incredible work) I'm excited to share our realities In the Ecosystem

Your nominees for Tech Influencer of the year! Who do you think should win? Malticard 🌻AwardWinningTubayo🌞, Waape | Africa's Digital Talent Marketplace Charge Ko Technologies and Ecoplastile Vote via buff.ly/3LdKnT9 #PulseInfluencerAwards2023 #PulseInfluencerAwards2023Uganda

“Universities are breeding grounds for innovation, forward-thinking policies and solutions needed to tackle 21st century challenges. That is why UNDP is partnering with Makerere and others to create this enabling environment for youth.” - Elsie Attafuah #YouthInnovationExpo23

The #YouthInnovationExpo23 is still on 💡 Join us for a Youth and Climate Action - side event at 2:00pm. Venue: Frank kalimuzo building, the council room, level 2. Makerere University MTN Uganda UNDP Africa

#YouthInnovationExpo23 has been a celebration of Uganda’s innovative spirit, and a triumph for young people determined to shape the future for people and planet 🌍 Thank you to all you joined and contributed to the Makerere University x UN Development Youth & Innovation Expo 💡

I am proud to announce that today UNDP Uganda will commemorate Energy and Mineral Week 2023 by adding an electric car #EV to our vehicle fleet to reduce our carbon footprint 🚘 In a very real way, UNDP is driving Uganda's sustainable energy transition 🔋

#COP28 provides a strategic opportunity for nations to agree on clear plans to drive #ClimateAction, and for African nations to offer global solutions for #GreenerEconomies 🌍 UN Development has an important role to engage with global leaders and climate experts to chart the way forward.

In #Uganda, UN Development has partnered with youth-led enterprises: Charge Ko Technologies providing charging solutions and expanding rural energy access 🔋 Divine Bamboo developing clean energy cooking solutions with bamboo 🌱 Weye Clean Energy converting organic waste material into briquettes ♻️

The UNDP Uganda Journey 2019-2023 has indeed been one of crisis, change and uncertainty, and one whose development agenda has been enabled by the power of digital innovation and transformation 🚀

UNDP Uganda continues to nurture a #DigitalUganda through: #Timbuktoo enhancing innovation ecosystems in Uganda's public universities 🏫 #NARIS Platform enhancing nature resource management through data visualization 📍 Partners such as Charge Ko Technologies powering digital solutions 🔋

Digital Bikes Hannah Arinaitwe Nice, how about you have an electric partnership with Charge Ko Technologies for smoother rides on and off campus, think about it.

#Happening - 15 Hours count down Join us for #swarm24! Dive into 2 days filled with engaging connections, effective collaborations, & groundbreaking innovative ideas. Don't miss this extraordinary summit! Secure your spot today at bit.ly/3vMQKZ4 for April 25-26.

👏@kasuganda had an insightful exchange with the Sudan Business Club hosted in Kampala. Big thanks to Yousif Yahya, the SAVANNAH Innovation Labs team & GIZ Sudan for facilitating this dialogue. Discussed the dynamic investment landscape in Uganda & how 🇸🇩 startups can thrive here.

In solidarity, we joined vibrant Sudanese entrepreneurs who have been displaced from the civil conflict raging on at the epicentre in Khartoum. This networking event was convened with the objective of connecting 🇸🇩 startups to the innovation ecosystem in Uganda. #KAS4Innovation

Special shoutout to Moaz Idriess from AECF - Powering Africa's Growth through SME. for insights on the KfW Development Bank funded 'Catalyzer Fund' aiding recovery for Sudanese SMEs. The importance of networking in Uganda's business ecosystem can't be overstated. Excited for future collaborations! #KAS4Innovation