The UPSTU Science Innovation Projects Competition 2025 has been an extraordinary success so far, with regional exhibitions bringing together the brightest young innovators from across Uganda. This report covers the highlights, the winning projects, and key observations from each of the four regional exhibitions: Central, Eastern, Western, and Northern regions.
Central Region – Mbogo Mixed Secondary School (21st June 2025)
The Central Region exhibition was a vibrant display of innovative projects, with 20 projects participating. Students tackled diverse issues such as waste management, healthcare, and technology solutions for rural communities.
Participating Schools and Projects:
| PROJECT NAME | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | HAND GESTURE CONTROLLED WHEELCHAIR | ST MARIA GORRETI KATENDE |
| 3 | COMPOST TUMBER | TRINITY COLLEGE NABBIGO |
| 2 | LAND FALCON DRONE | BOMBO ARMY SS |
| 4 | SMART SCHOOL | MBOGO MIXED |
| 5 | MODERN HOSPITAL SERVICES WEBSITE | ST HENRY’S COLLEGE KITOVU |
| 6 | SICK BAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | NDEJJE SS |
| 7 | SCHOOL SUGGETION WEBSITE | MBOGO MIXED SS |
| 8 | ALICE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | BOMBO ARMY SS |
| 9 | BRIQUETTES MAKING | CRESTED HIGH SCH |
| 10 | UV LIGHT MOSQUITO TRAP | KIBULI SS |
| 11 | AUTOMATED RAIN SHEILDING DEVICE | KIBULI SS |
| 12 | LASER HOME SECURITY | BOMBO ARMY |
| 13 | SMART MOISTURE DETECTOR | AIRFORCE SS |
| 14 | YOSOIL APPLICATION | TRINITY COLLEGE NABBIGO |
| 15 | LAZER FENCE SECURITY | AIRFORCE SS |
| 16 | 3D VISUAL HOLOGRAM | ST ANDREW KAGWA |
| 17 | CLEAN ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY | KIBULI SS |
| 18 | AUTOMATED POWER BACKUP | KIBULI SS |
| 19 | A Sustainable Hydro Generator to Electrify Rural Communities | KALINABIRI SS |
| 20 | UPGRADED INTEGRATED HYDROPONICS SYSTEM OF FARMING | NAMUNGO SEED SS |
Highlights Video
🏆 Eastern Region – Mbale SS (28th June 2025)
The Eastern Region competition saw 17 projects competing with solutions aimed at addressing local issues like agriculture, waste management, and affordable energy solutions.
Participating Schools and Projects:
| PROJECT NAME | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE | SOROTI SS |
| 2 | BICYLE SPRAYER | KAKIRA SS |
| 3 | MANUAL HAND CLOTH WASHING MACHINE | MBALE SS |
| 4 | ENERGY FREE GENERATOR | SOROTI SS |
| 5 | FRAIMS AI | KIIRA COLLEGE |
| 6 | E-LEARNING PLATFORM | VIVA COLLEGE |
| 7 | POTATO PEELING AND WASHING MACHINE | MBALE SS |
| 8 | REMOTE MANNED CAR | WIGGINS SS |
| 9 | MULTI-PURPOSE LAMP | NYONDO SS |
| 10 | HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR | WIGGINS S |
| 11 | SMART DUSTBIN | KIIRA COLLEGE BUTIKI |
| 12 | MAKING A SMART HOME CLEANER | ST. PETER’S COLLEGE |
| 13 | MAKING ENERGY SAVING STOVE | BUBUTU SS |
| 14 | WATER FILTER PROJECT, | NYONDO SS |
| 15 | MAKING PAVERS USING PLASTIC BOTTLES | BUKOKHO SEED |
| 16 | FOOD FLASK FROM WASTE MATERIALS | MBALE SS |
| 17 | ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MACHINE | KAKIRA SS |
| 18 | DUAL PURPOSE FAN | MBALE SS |
Highlights Video
Western Region – Mbarara SS (12th July 2025)
The Western Region exhibition at Mbarara Secondary School highlighted 26 projects, with a focus on practical solutions for environmental sustainability, healthcare, and renewable energy.
Participating Schools and Projects:
| PROJECT NAME | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | SMOKE ABSORBER | MUNTUYERA HIGH SCHOOL |
| 2 | SMART HEALTH CARE | MARYHILL HS |
| 3 | AUTOMATIC GARBAGE SORTING MACHINE | MARYHILL HS |
| 4 | COMPREHENSIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT MACHINE | NTARE SCH |
| 5 | INTELLITUTOR AI | ST MARY’S COL RUSHOROZA |
| 6 | RONNEX E-CLINIC | KIGEZI HIGH SCH |
| 7 | WLAN INFO SHARING & MNGT SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS | MUNTUYERA HIGH SCHOOL |
| 8 | AN AUTOMATIC CHICKEN FEEDER | KYANGWALI SS |
| 9 | WEB APP SHARING COURSES ACROSS DEVICES | NAKIVALE SS |
| 10 | A NATURAL PERFUME | ISINGIRO SS |
| 11 | MULTI FUNCTIONAL PEDAL POWERED ELECTRICITY GADGET | ST CHARLES VOC SSS |
| 12 | HYDRAULIC CRANE | NGANWA HS |
| 13 | AN ELECTRIC BELL | NYAKYERA SS |
| 14 | A SIMPLE VACUUM CLEANER | KASHAKA GIRLS’ SS |
| 15 | AIR COMPRESSOR IRRIGATOR | KYAMATE SS |
| 16 | QUICK RIPENING MACHINE | ST KAGGWA BHS |
| 17 | A BIOPESTICIDE | BP. KIVENGERE GIRLS SCH |
| 18 | PLASTIC WINDOW SHUTTER | KYAMATE SS |
| 19 | A SIMPLE WORKING MICROSCOPE | KASHAKA GIRLS’ SS |
| 20 | CHICKEN MASH | BP. KIVENGERE GIRLS SCH |
| 21 | WIND TURBINE FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION | NYAKYERA SS |
| 22 | Luxe Auro Perfume | ISINGIRO SS |
| 23 | SOLAR AUTO INCUBATOR & BROODER | MBARARA SS |
| 24 | Locally made incubator | KASHAKA GIRLS’ SS |
| 25 | TETRA – DOUBLE LIFT | NYAMITANGA SS |
| 26 | PYTHOGORAS THEOREM MACHINE | NYAMITANGA SS |
Highlights Video
Northern Region – Lango College (19th July 2025)
Northern Region projects emphasized sustainable energy, agriculture, and environmental conservation.
Participating Schools and Results:
| PROJECT NAME | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | ELECTRIC GENERATOR | COMBINI COLLEGE |
| 2 | CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SOLAR DRYER | ACABA SS |
| 3 | FLUID PRESSURE POWERED IRRIGATOR | LORO SS |
| 4 | SMART WALKING CANE | BISHOP TARANTINO COL |
| 5 | SUSTAINABLE ECO-FRIENDLY MODE OF EXCAVATOR TRACTOR | ARUA PUBLIC SS |
| 6 | SUSTAINABLE ECO-FRIENDLY MOSQUITO REPELLENT CANDLES | ARUA PUBLIC SS |
| 7 | PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC HUMAN | MORULEM GIRLS SS |
| 8 | FROM SCRAP TO SOUND – INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS REUSE | ARUA PUBLIC SS |
| 9 | AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LIGHT | COMBINI COLLEGE |
| 10 | ENERGY EFFICIENT CHACOAL STOVE | ERUSSI SS |
| 11 | NOURISING SHAVING $ SKIN PROTECTOR | LANGO COLLEGE |
| 12 | ENHANCED SECURITY THROUGH CROSSBOW DEV | LORO SS |
| 13 | PLASTIC PAVE PROJECT | LIRA TOWN COLLEGE |
| 14 | GENIUS ACADEMIA LEARNING PLATFORM | ARUA PUBLIC SS |
| 15 | LEB LANGO AI TRANSLATOR | LIRA TOWN COLLEGE |
| 16 | HYDROLIC ESCAVATOR | ADWARI SS |
| 17 | THE PROJECTOR PHONE | BISHOP TARANTINO COL |
| 18 | LOW COST WATER PURIFIER | JUBILEE SS |
| 19 | SLASHING MACHINE | ADWARI SS |
Highlights Video
🧪 Exhibition Setup and Event Flow
The exhibitions were held in a spacious halls, allowing for a seamless setup. The hall was divided into two main sections:
- Exhibition Stalls: At the back of the hall, each school had a dedicated space to set up their project displays. Students interacted with visitors, explaining their projects and demonstrating how their innovations work. See Livestream of Adjudication as Exhibition Stalls in Northern Region below:
- Projection Screen: At the front of the hall, a large screen was set up for PowerPoint presentations. The teams submitted their presentations to the projection PC after the opening ceremony. See Livestream of Pitch Presentations in Northern Region below:
🕒 Event Schedule
The event followed a structured timeline to ensure smooth proceedings:
- Opening Ceremony: After an official welcome and introduction, the competition began with adjudicators touring the exhibition stalls, physically evaluating each project and collecting reports.
- Pitching Session: Each school was allotted 8 minutes to present their project, followed by 2 minutes for questions from the judges. This ensured that each team had the opportunity to explain their work and answer any queries related to their innovation.
🎉 Best Exhibitors and Adjudicator Insights
The Best Exhibitors (boy and girl) were recognized for their exceptional presentation and engagement:
- Sadiq Asiimwe – St. Henry’s College Kitovu
- Reonah Namwaya – Trinity College Nabbigo
- MUKAMA SHABAN – KAKIRA SS
- WAMBI DESIRE – MBALE SS
- ANYIJUKA SUSAN – KIGEZI HIGH
- AYEBARE PAUL – ST MARY’S RUSHOROZA
- KAO MICHAEL – COMBONI COLLEGE
- ROSELINE LIONG WADU – ARUA PUBLIC SS
The adjudicators praised the students for their clear communication, innovative solutions, and strong scientific backing. They emphasized the importance of demonstrating practical applications of science in everyday life and encouraged the students to continue developing their projects for future iterations and potential real-world use.
📸 Photo Gallery Highlights
Below is are photo galleries capturing the energy and excitement of the events:
📅 Looking Ahead
The UPSTU Science Innovation Projects Competition continues to inspire learners and educators alike, driving Uganda’s growth in STEM education. The competition now moves to the National Level on 23rd August 2025 at National ICT Innovation Hub
Stay tuned for more updates and follow UPSTU for further developments.
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