By The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially launched and oriented the third batch of entrepreneurs under the UJ-Connect Acceleration Program.
The six-month initiative, part of Output 4 of the UJ-Connect Project, will equip 15 selected entrepreneurs with tailored mentorship, entrepreneurial skills, and practical exposure to technology-driven business growth strategies. Participants will benefit from guidance by both local industry leaders and JICA experts.
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During the orientation, the entrepreneurs showcased their business initiatives, some of which they have been developing for years, demonstrating readiness to integrate ICT solutions into real-world challenges and scale their innovations.
UJ-Connect is a four-year technical cooperation project between Uganda and Japan aimed at strengthening ICT human resource capacity, fostering entrepreneurship, and building sustainable business linkages between the two nations.
Officials say the continued success of the program underscores its role in nurturing Uganda’s next generation of ICT innovators and positioning them for both local and global markets.
