Innovation Forum
Showcase your cutting-edge innovations that address Africa's most pressing development challenges
Date & Time
September 14-20, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Venue
Speke Resort Convention Center, Munyonyo
Kampala, Uganda
Recognition
Awards for top innovations
Continental visibility
About the Call for Innovators
The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers in collaboration with the Federation of African Engineering Organizations (FAEO), World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), and United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is proud to host the 11th UNESCO African Engineering Week (AEW) and 9th Africa Engineering Conference (AEC) 2025 from 14th – 20th September 2025 in Kampala, Uganda.
We are pleased to invite innovators across Africa to participate in this prestigious continental gathering. This unique platform is open to seasoned engineers, researchers, artisans, and emerging talents from secondary schools, colleges, and universities, offering an opportunity to compete and showcase cutting-edge innovations that address Africa's most pressing development challenges.
The exhibition provides a platform to showcase your innovations to a diverse audience of engineering professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and potential investors from across Africa and beyond.
Focus Areas
Innovations should align with the main conference theme and address any of the following subthemes:
- Subtheme 1:Innovative Engineering for Industrialization and Economic Growth
- Subtheme 2:Sustainable Infrastructure, Transport, and Urban Development
- Subtheme 3:Renewable Energy and Climate–Resilient Engineering Solutions
- Subtheme 4:Engineering Innovations in Agriculture, Water, and Food Security
- Subtheme 5:Engineering Capacity Building and Engineering Education for Africa's future
Innovation Categories
Participants are encouraged to address topics aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa's agenda 2063
Artificial Intelligence
- Automation, Data Analytics
- Cyber-physical Systems
- Internet of Things
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Blockchain
- Cybersecurity
Energy Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Storage systems
- Smart Grid Systems
Sustainable Water Management
- Waste Water Management
- Water Distribution Systems
- Water Treatment Technologies
Machine Learning
- Additive Manufacturing
- Integration of Industry Technologies
- Advanced Material Processing
Sustainable Infrastructure
- Urban Planning and Design
- Resilient Infrastructure
- Green Infrastructure
- Smart Cities
Environment Management
- Carbon Capture and Storage
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Waste Management
- Environmental Protection
Agricultural Systems
- Agricultural Technologies
- Food Processing Technologies
- Farm Management Technology
STEM Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
- Adaptive Learning Technologies
- Blockchain Security
- Teaching Methodologies
- Gamification
- Coding and Robotics
- Farm Automation
Who Can Apply
The Innovation Exhibition is open to the following categories of participants
Secondary Schools
Students and Teachers from secondary schools (high schools) who can demonstrate highly innovative ways of applying science to solve community problems.
Tertiary Institutions
Students and Academicians from universities, colleges, and technical institutes who have developed innovative engineering solutions addressing real-world problems.
Industrialists
Practicing professionals, artisans, engineers, and researchers from the private sector or industry who have developed innovative engineering solutions or commercial products that solve real-world problems.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
All submissions must be sent by email to innovations@uipe-africanengineeringweek.org before 24th June 2025.
On submission of your innovation brief, kindly indicate the following:
- i.Name
- ii.Category
- iii.Topic/ Sub Theme
- iv.Profile, Picture and Role
- v.Innovation (3-5 minutes video)
Important Dates
- •Call opens for submission: April 27th
- •Call closes: June 24th
- •Review and selection of innovations: June 25th to 1st July
- •Selected innovators informed: July 5th
- •Deadline for confirmation of participation: July 20th
- •Physical and online sessions: July to September
Need Help?
For any questions regarding the innovation exhibition, please contact:
innovations@uipe-africanengineeringweek.orgHow to Submit your Innovation
Ready to showcase your innovation at the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 9th Africa Engineering Conference? Follow these steps to register.
Email Submission Process
- Prepare your innovation description according to the guidelines
- Gather photos, diagrams, and video (if available) of your innovation
- Include your team information and space requirements
- Use the subject line: "Innovation Submission - [Your Name/Team Name] - [Innovation Category]"
- You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submission
Send your Innovation directly to our innovation forum team:
Submit Your Innovation