The Italian Trade Agency has launched the Lab Innova for Africa “Luca Attanasio” project in Kampala, a five-day training program aimed at equipping Ugandan businesses with skills to modernize their agribusiness and information technology operations.
The program was inaugurated in Nakasero by Mauro Massoni, Italian Ambassador to Uganda, alongside Deputy Ambassador Giulio Michele Girardelli.
It brings together entrepreneurs, agribusiness innovators, and technology professionals to engage with Italian experts on practical approaches to business development and cross-border trade.
The initiative provides an integrated framework of professional training and technical assistance designed to support the growth and internationalization of African enterprises.
It uniquely combines agribusiness and ICT, helping participants adopt modern technologies, improve efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness in both local and international markets.
“This initiative reflects Italy’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Uganda and supporting innovation-driven development,” Ambassador Massoni said.
He noted that collaboration between Uganda and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation continues to create opportunities for knowledge exchange, investment, and technological advancement, particularly in agriculture, which remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy.
Officials said the training will focus on agricultural mechanization, the application of advanced technologies in farming, and strategies to strengthen agrifood enterprises.
Participants will also receive guidance on improving productivity, adding value to products, and expanding access to international markets.
Deputy Ambassador Girardelli highlighted the program’s practical focus.
“The Lab Innova for Africa program is intended to equip African entrepreneurs with practical skills and knowledge needed to modernize their businesses and build sustainable enterprises,” he said.
Organizers say the project is expected to strengthen Uganda’s agribusiness ecosystem by fostering innovation, improving production efficiency, and enhancing trade links between Uganda and Italy.
The Lab Innova for Africa “Luca Attanasio” project forms part of broader Italian government efforts to support African enterprises in scaling operations and accessing international markets, particularly in high-growth sectors such as agriculture and technology.
