Huawei launches 2026-2027 ICT competition in Uganda
The annual competition will test university students in networking, cloud, computing, and AI innovation.
Huawei Technologies Uganda, with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, launched the 2026–2027 Huawei ICT Competition in Kampala on November 10, 2026. This initiative aims to develop Uganda's ICT talent by connecting industry needs with academic training and national digital priorities.
The competition, now in its 11th edition, offers students a platform to enhance skills in networking, cloud computing, computing, and AI innovation. Top performers will advance to regional finals in South Africa and potentially global finals in Shenzhen, China. Mountains of the Moon University and Uganda Martyrs University students, who previously won global awards, were recognized at the launch.
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, stressed the importance of technology skills for national development and urged collaboration with industry players like Huawei. He encouraged young innovators to develop practical solutions for local challenges.
Why it mattersUgandan university students will gain advanced technical skills and international competition experience.