The 2021 Uganda Technology Engineers Challenge has concluded. Over 500 talented engineers participated and it is now time for the final project pitches!
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If you are passionate about the technology and eager to show Uganda how well you master your technology engineering skills andwin life changing opportunities, search no more, We have the perfect opportunity for you: The Uganda Tech Engineers Challenge
The contest seeks to understand the capacity of Uganda’s ICT engineers, connect them to opportunities and design programs that respond and position the engineers for growth and global competitiveness.
Time Lines
December 24, 2020
Call for Applications
January 31st, 2021
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
February 8th, 2021
INVITATION OF SELECTED PARTICIPANTS TO CODING EXAM
February 13th, 2021
EXPECTED DATE FOR CODING EXAM
March 19th, 2021
PITCH EVENT
March 22nd, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
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How It Works
STEP 1
Tech engineers apply for a chance to compete Deadline is 31st January 2021. To express interest, Apply here and once we get your details we will send you the application form
step 2
Short Listed candidates are invited to take part in the coding exam. Best engineers will be selected from this step to move into the next step. This will be a virtual event
STEP 3
The short listed candidates from the coding exam will be invited to attend a pitching event and multiple winners will be selected.
STEP 4
The winners will be announced crowned Uganda’s best Tech Engineers and connected to an exchange program in which they will visit Japan and learn from the Japanese ICT industry
The program has been designed to create a database of Uganda’s top engineers that will facilitate paths for employment opportunities both locally and internationally. The engineers will be able to know their capability levels as compared to a global standard and the change to learn about their gaps. We are building Uganda’s largest system of Tech engineers that employers may choose from when looking for Uganda’s best talent.
This is an annual challenge that will crown best engineers and offer different prizes, opportunities and perks to winners.
About the Organisers
JICA and MInistry of ICT and National Guidance, HIVE COLAB are piloting a coding contest in Uganda from 10th December 2020 to 15 March 2021. The partners recognize the integral role that ICT plays in attaining the SDGs and in Uganda’s national development. JICA is interested in contributing to Uganda’s ICT sector in collaboration with the Japanese ICT sector. To do this, the partners are formulating an ICT Engineers training programme targeting talented Ugandans in the ICT field. The goal is also to position them to access the Japanese ICT market. This program will compensate for the shortages of employment opportunities for ICT talent in Uganda and bridge the ICT human resource gap in Japan resulting from demographic supply -demand imbalance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this open to any young person in Uganda?
Yes, this contest is open to all legal individuals in Uganda
- Is it only open to those with degrees or diplomas?
No, this competition is open to anyone who has ICT skills and wants to participate in the contest.
- How do I participate in the Uganda Tech Engineers Challenge?
JUDGES
Taro Osugi
Chief Lecturer, G’s Academy Fukuoka
David Buyinza
CEO and Software Engineer, Singularity
Barbara Mutabazi
Executive Director, Hive Colab
Stephen Mugabe
System Analyst, National Information Technology Authority, Uganda
Linda Nassozi
Program Manager, Hive Colab
Timothy Lubega
Software Engineer and Entrepreneur at Vihlix Ltd.
