As Uganda prepares for the second edition of its flagship tech investment summit, the country is making what we consider as its boldest move yet to lead East Africa’s innovation economy.
On June 19–20, 2025, Uganda’s Kololo Independence Grounds will transform into a regional tech epicenter.
The Uganda Investor Summit (UIS) 2025 will likely not be the usual networking event. It will be a declaration —a clear and calculated message that Uganda is no longer content playing catch-up in Africa’s innovation race.
Instead, it’s positioning itself as a strategic launchpad for investors, founders, and policymakers seeking the next great digital frontier.
About Uganda Investor Summit 2025
First convened as a domestic investor engagement platform, the Uganda Investor Summit has evolved into a continental gathering of capital, innovation, and policy.
Backed by the Ministry of ICT and Uganda Investment Authority, the 2025 edition promises to be bigger and bolder, aiming to drive high-level deal making, regional partnerships, and long-term tech infrastructure development.
This year’s agenda reflects Uganda’s ambitions to move from being a passive player to a primary driver of tech-led growth in East Africa.
From Infrastructure to Intelligence
At the heart of Uganda’s digital ambition is its commitment to robust infrastructure. Over the past two years, the government has prioritized broadband access, partnered with MTN and Huawei to expand 5G coverage, and invested in national data centers.
Through the Digital Uganda Vision, the country is actively laying the rails for smart agriculture, digital payments, e-health, and e-government services.
With UIS 2025, Uganda is not only showcasing these achievements but also signaling readiness to attract investment in emerging sectors like AI, blockchain, and climate-tech. The summit’s agenda includes showcases of AI-based agri-solutions, fintech for the unbanked, and government sandbox pilots for blockchain-powered logistics.
Uganda’s Startup Stars
The country’s tech momentum is also evident in its startup ecosystem. From SafeBoda, Uganda’s leading ride-hailing and mobile wallet service, to EzyAgric, which helps farmers access real-time market data and finance, the country is producing scalable, socially impactful ventures.
UIS 2025 will offer these innovators a platform to pitch to global venture capitalists, forge partnerships with multinationals, and engage directly with policymakers.
Ecosystem enablers like Innovation Village and Outbox Hub will co-host exhibitions, helping startups gain the visibility they need to expand regionally.
From Underdog to Ecosystem Builder
Uganda’s youth-led population and increasing smartphone penetration are reshaping the country’s digital identity.
While Kenya and Nigeria have long dominated the African startup narrative, Uganda is quietly building a compelling alternative—one rooted in policy reform, talent development, and intentional branding.
There is growing momentum behind the Uganda Startup Act, which aims to provide a legal framework for venture capital protection, tax incentives, and founder-friendly regulation.
The government’s active engagement with diaspora technologists also reflects a national rebranding strategy: one that fuses local insight with global ambition.
Growth Since the Last Summit
Since its inaugural edition, the Uganda Investor Summit has moved from promise to performance. It has catalyzed new partnerships with international development funds, unlocked tech skills initiatives, and given rise to a stronger pipeline of investment-ready startups.
Google for Startups and the African Business Angels Network have both increased presence and programming in the country, a trend that UIS 2025 hopes to amplify.
Why Attend UIS 2025
Beyond the keynote speeches and panels, UIS 2025 is designed for action. Attendees will engage in startup pitch sessions, policy roundtables, and deep-dive investor clinics.
Delegates from Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, the UAE, and South Africa are expected to participate—positioning Uganda as both a convener and a contender for regional influence.
The summit’s strategic design includes practical outputs: signing of MoUs, announcement of new digital training programs, diaspora-led innovation labs, and potentially, major funding commitments.
What to Expect
The two-day program is structured around four pillars:
- Day 1: Startup exhibitions, policy fireside chats, and a fintech & AI innovation panel.
- Day 2: Funding clinic, diaspora reverse-pitch, and bilateral government-meets-startup sessions.
Parallel events such as hackathons, youth code camps, and B2B investor meetings will be held across Kampala innovation zones.
Quick Facts
- Date: June 19–20, 2025
- Venue: Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala
- Focus: Fintech, Digital Infrastructure, AgriTech, AI, Smart Hardware
- Expected Attendance: 800+ (startups, investors, corporates, diplomats)
- Partners: Ministry of ICT, UIA, MTN Uganda, Huawei, Google for Startups, AfDB, ABAN
- Goals: $500M+ in tech investments, new training programs, regional tech collaboration
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Talking Points
For founders looking for capital, investors seeking undervalued markets, or policymakers shaping Africa’s innovation landscape, UIS 2025 will most likely not just be another summit, it will be a strategic pulse check on where Uganda stands and where it’s headed.
At Techparley Africa, we want to see a big event that will not be forgotten quickly in terms of impact.
Yes, if you’re looking for the next African tech breakout zone —this is your invitation.
