How Uganda Is Building a $13.5B Tech Economy | David Gonahasa on AI, Deep Tech & Innovation

In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with David Gonahasa, Industry 4.0 Lead at the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat (STI), to unpack how Uganda is building a future driven by AI, deep tech, and innovation.From semiconductor design and sovereign cloud infrastructure to AI strategy, robotics, and startup investment, David shares how Uganda is shifting from being a consumer of technology to a creator of globally competitive solutions.The conversation dives into the realities of commercializing innovation, the importance of local ownership of technology, and why Uganda must focus on value chains, not just ideas.David also breaks down opportunities across sectors like agriculture, mining, fintech, and healthcare, showing how technology can unlock economic growth and position Uganda as a serious player in the global digital economy.If you’re an entrepreneur, policymaker, or creative, this episode offers a clear look at where Uganda’s innovation ecosystem is headed, and how to be part of it.Key topics:-Uganda’s Industry 4.0 strategy-AI, data, and digital sovereignty-Deep tech vs app-based innovation-Startup funding & commercialization-Building local solutions for global marketsThe Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding, and sharing government programs to enhance citizen engagement in achieving National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas, and progress through dialogue to create a positive impact.------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by Luke Bergs:▶️Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ozy6uk▶️Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37O7TkS▶️Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/37JG9hB▶️Facebook: https://bit.ly/2JOvnhT▶️Instragram: https://bit.ly/2JKGqsy------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶️Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/31hrng------------------------------------------------------------------------------