Speaking after meeting Principal Investigators and innovators under the Infrastructure Innovations Bureau, Asiimwe said the government is committed to creating an environment that enables researchers to translate their innovations into practical solutions that support national development.
“Our conversation reaffirmed the critical role of science, technology and innovation in delivering home-grown solutions to Uganda’s infrastructure challenges,” Asiimwe said.
He said government will continue strengthening collaboration between researchers, academia, industry and the private sector to develop technologies that improve productivity, enhance service delivery and accelerate industrialisation.
The minister stressed that innovation should not remain confined to research institutions but should be deployed in communities, industries and public services where it can have a direct impact on people’s lives.
“As Government, we remain committed to creating an enabling environment where researchers, innovators, academia, industry and the private sector work together to develop technologies that improve lives, strengthen productivity and accelerate industrialisation,” he said.
Asiimwe said increased investment in research and development would help Uganda build a resilient, competitive and self-reliant economy driven by science, technology and innovation.
He commended the Principal Investigators for advancing infrastructure research and pledged continued government support for their work.
The minister said the initiative aligns with President Yoweri Museveni’s vision of building a science-led, technology-driven and innovation-powered economy.