AICA 2013 Uganda - Deadline for Applications 30 April

In 2010 the Uganda Communications Commission launched the Annual Communications Innovation Awards (ACIA) to recognise innovative ideas and interventions in the sector. It incorporates submissions from individuals, teams, students, civil society, secondary schools, universities, government institutions and industry.

The objectives are

- To recognize outstanding innovations in the development and adoption of ICTs in Uganda,

- To encourage individuals, academia, industry, government agencies and other entities to harness ICTs in creating solutions to Uganda's development challenges

- To inspire, nurture, and facilitate Ugandan youth to develop a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging ICT

- To raise awareness of the value of ICTs in the development of the country.

- To create a platform for showcasing innovations within the ICT industry in Uganda

The third ACIA in 2013 focused on ICT Innovation for National Development, with five categories

- Young ICT Innovators Award

- Business Excellence Award

- ICT for Development Award

- Service Excellence Award and

- Digital Content Award

Click here to download the information pack on the Awards, Rules and Application Process.

The deadline for submission of applications is 30 April 2013. The Award Ceremony will take place on 07 June 2013.

As well as certificates and trophies, other awards include school fees for one academic year, apprenticeship programme with local ICT companies and in the case of the Digital Content winner - financial contribution towards commercialisation of the product offering.

The winners of the young ICT innovators, ICT for Development and the Digital Content will be showcased in Uganda's pavilion at the ITU Telecom World 2013 Exhibition.