Deep Tech Centre of Excellence

About

Who We Serve

The Deep Tech Centre of Excellence (DT-COE) is designed to serve diverse stakeholders across Uganda’s technology ecosystem:

  • Innovators & Entrepreneurs: Access to specialized facilities, technical support, and commercialization pathways.
  • Academic Institutions: Research infrastructure, knowledge translation, and commercialization support.
  • Government Agencies: Digital transformation, policy development, and capacity building.
  • Industry Leaders: Innovation and R&D support, talent development, and market expansion.

Core Components

Infrastructure

Deep Tech Labs
AI/ML development environments, robotics testing facilities, and IoT prototyping labs.
Research Facilities
Specialized research spaces, prototyping centers, and collaboration zones.
Digital Infrastructure
Cloud computing resources, data storage, and collaboration platforms.

Programs

Technical Training Programs
Foundational courses, advanced specializations, and professional development.
Venture Support Programs
Incubation, acceleration, and commercialization support.

Key Initiatives

Deep Tech Venture Studio
  • Purpose: Incubate and scale deep tech ventures.
  • Key Components: Advanced prototyping labs, technical mentorship, and access to investors.
AI for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
  • Purpose: Enhance BPO service delivery and create high-value jobs.
  • Key Components: AI-powered workflow automation and workforce development programs.
Foundational Model Development
  • Purpose: Build locally relevant AI models for African languages and use cases.
  • Key Components: High-performance computing infrastructure and data curation pipelines.
Data Exchange Platform
  • Purpose: Enable secure data sharing and collaboration.
  • Key Components: Secure data storage, governance frameworks, and analytics capabilities.
AI Studio
  • Purpose: Provide advanced AI development environments for rapid prototyping.
  • Key Components: GPU-enabled computing resources and technical support services.

Opportunity Spaces

We focus on key sectors where deep tech can drive transformative impact:

Agriculture

Climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, and agro-processing.

Education

EdTech, vocational training, and STEM education.

Energy & Mobility

Clean cooking, electric mobility, and energy-as-a-service.

Health & Wellbeing

Telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and preventative healthcare.

Financial Services

Digital wallets, InsurTech, and financial inclusion.

Join the Deep Tech CoE Partner Program EOI

Together, we can establish Uganda as a regional leader in deep tech innovation, driving economic transformation and creating sustainable impact.

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