Humble Beginnings (2010)  

Launched at Makerere University with a mandate from Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to “promote ICT research for national development.”

Impact by the Numbers

• 700 + peer-reviewed papers archived.
• UGX 1.2 billion in innovation grants awarded.
• 600 +  students mentored through NCC Fellowship
• 24 policy briefs submitted to Parliament & UCC. 
  

Alumni Spotlight

“Presenting at NCC 2016 opened doors to a research grant that funded our rural broadband pilot.”

— Dr Grace Akello, CTO, RuralNet

What's Next?

• Hybrid conferencing with live AI transcription in local languages.
• Green ICT track focusing on solar-powered networks. 
• Expanded community hackathons in Gulu, Mbarara, and Soroti ahead of NCC 2026. 

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