The guidelines, which were created with help from the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and regional partners, aim
to empower Ugandan innovators by offering a detailed structure for
the management and commercialization of their intellectual property
were [aptly] published on [Valentine's Day] 14 February
2025.
The guidelines focus on the registration of unique software and
hardware innovations with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau
(URSB). They also highlight the importance of fostering
partnerships between academia and the private sector to accelerate
Uganda's industrialization and build a technology-driven
economy. By giving inventors the resources they need to protect
their intellectual property, Uganda hopes to promote a sustainable,
innovation-based economy that is consistent with its Vision 2040
goals.
