MIIC GRADUATE INNOVATION PROGRAM PITCH FEST

Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium

(Eastern Gate Wandegeya)

Grow Your Idea: SEED Funding Awaits Top Pitches

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Program Overview 

The Graduate Innovation Program (GIP) is designed to support university students and faculty in transforming ideas, research, and final year projects into commercially viable and scalable ventures 

The program provides participants with comprehensive support, including expert business coaching, business development assistance, and funding opportunities, to enable successful commercialization and market entry. The program is a bridge between academia and market-ready solutions.

Stakeholders:

  • Makerere University community, e.g, College leaders, students, and faculty staff
  • MIIC invited partners, private and government 
  • Innovators
  • Investors

Program Overview

  • 10 Judges
  •  3 Guest Speakers 
  • Over 30 pitching teams from 10 colleges 
  • Over 10 partners 
  • Over 10 college representatives

Sector profiles

  • Fintech
  • Health
  • Agricultutre
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Legal
  • ETC.

Cohort Leaders