6 projects improving Uganda’s healthcare, sustainability, economic growth

Project Titles & Institution

1. Enhancing Haemoglobin and Ferritin Levels in Aneamia Patients with Iron Fortified Beetroot – Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Institute (NCRI)/ Dr. Francis Omujal (Private Sector partner: Baankuza Food and Nutritional Consult (U) Ltd)
2. Exploring Novel Applications and Sustainability of Banana Fibre Non-woven for Innovative products (EBAFI) – Busitema University/ Dr. Edwin Kamalha (Private Sector partner: TEXFAD (U) Limited)
3. The Potential of Native Colorants, Wood Flavoring and Clarifying Agents in Production of Distinctive Ugandan Tropical Fruit Wines – Kyambogo University/ Ms Henriettah Nakisozi (Private Sector partner: CMAR SOLUTIONS (U) LTD)
4. Mass Production of Leather Bags in Uganda – Sasa College of Industrial Design/ Dr. Kenneth Ssemogerere (Private Sector partner:

• Uganda Leather products Manufacturers’ Association
• Kawumu Tannery (U) Ltd
• Jovi Crafts

5. From Waste to Harvest: Transforming Tannery Solid Waste into Smart Organic Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture in Uganda – Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi (Private Sector partner:

• Kawumu Leather Tannery
• Uganda Leather & Allied Industries Association (ULAIA)
• Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA)

6. Efficient Extraction of Oils from Candlenut Seed and Its Transesterification to High Quality Bio-diesel – Makerere University (Private Sector partner: Africa Power Initiatives (U) Limited)

Areas of Research

• Green energy solutions
• Leather products Industry
• Agro-processing

Number of Projects being funded

• 6 projects

Project Duration

• 15 months

Grant Amount

• 3 large projects (175M UGX) 2 medium projects (125M UGX) and 1 small project (100M UGX)

In-Kind Distribution

• The funded institutions have committed to providing required research infrastructures (venues, personnel, internet, web-based communications, among others)

Council

• Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Collaboration with other councils

• None