About Technomart
Empowering Uganda‘s Research and Innovation Ecosystem
Technomart is a dynamic online platform created to optimise Uganda's R&D goods, human capital, and research infrastructure while promoting a thriving innovation ecosystem. By offering three interrelated services, Technomart responds to the increasing demand for improved productivity and cooperation in the field of research, development and innovation:
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Research Equipment Data Service
This centralised platform simplifies the discovery and access to research equipment and infrastructure across Uganda. By connecting institutions and researchers, we enhance discoverability, promote resource sharing, and improve transparency in research asset management. This leads to better planning and investment decisions and ultimately drives innovation and impactful research.
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STI Professionals Database
Technomart hosts a comprehensive directory of Ugandan professionals in science, technology, and innovation. This resource facilitates networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among experts across various disciplines. We aim to connect researchers, promote capacity building, and strengthen Uganda's Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) community.
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Uganda Innovations Marketplace
This dynamic gateway connects Uganda's brightest minds – researchers, scientists, and innovators – with the industries and investors poised to bring their discoveries to life. We showcase groundbreaking research results and innovations with social, commercial, and economic potential, creating a "supermarket for innovation." Whether you're exploring new technologies, seeking investment opportunities, or looking for partners to commercialise your innovation, the Innovations Marketplace is your connection to Uganda's vibrant innovation landscape.
Technomart, through strategic collaborations, centralises access to Uganda's research equipment, human capital, and commercial-ready research. This directly supports the National Development Plan's focus on strengthening R&D capacity and driving socio-economic transformation through innovation and industry partnerships. We optimise research infrastructure, foster collaboration, and connect innovators with opportunities to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and positive social impact
Benefits of Technomart services:
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Streamlined Resource Access
Technomart centralizes access to vital R&D resources, including research equipment, skilled STI professionals, and commercially viable innovations, simplifying the search and connection process for researchers, businesses, and investors.
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Enhanced Collaboration & Networking
The platform facilitates connections between researchers, innovators, industry partners, and investors, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and potential partnerships for research, development, and commercialization.
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Accelerated Innovation & Commercialization
By showcasing innovations and connecting them with potential investors and industry partners, Technomart accelerates the translation of research into marketable products and services, driving economic growth.
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Improved R&D Efficiency
Access to shared equipment and expertise reduces duplication of efforts and optimizes resource utilization, leading to more efficient and impactful R&D activities.
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Strengthened Ugandan STI Ecosystem
Technomart strengthens Uganda's science, technology, and innovation ecosystem by improving the visibility of resources, fostering collaboration, and promoting innovation, contributing to national development goals.
Technomart was developed by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada, through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) for Sub-Saharan Africa
Licence
Your organisation consents to grant UNCST access to its equipment records in exchange for a CC0 copyright waiver affirmation, which allows us to use and make the equipment records accessible to Technomart service users.
Additional information about the CC0 assertion is available athttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
This implies that Technomart service users are not required to obtain permission before copying, changing, and sharing your equipment records within it—even for profit.