General

Startup Funding from SeedStars World

Published

12 years ago

June 19, 2014

Mark Wamai

College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology (CEDAT) Students at the 2nd Annual Open Day, 5th October 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Outbox, with support from Google, has organised a startup pitching competition known as SeedStars world, to seek for the most promising startup in Kampala's ecosystem, to travel to Switzerland, meet with European investors and stand to win up-to USD 500,000.

What is Seedstars?
Seed stars <http://www.seedstarsworld.com/> is a world-wide start-up competition that seeks to discover startups in emerging and fast growing markets, providing them an opportunity to meet with European Investors.

SeedStars' first event is on 27th June 2014 in Kampala, Uganda.

Why Seedstars?
Funded startups are still few and far between in Sub Saharan Africa. This looks like a good opportunity to bring to tech entrepreneurs in Africa.

What does it take to participate?

The criteria for participation is:
+ Founding data < 2 years
+ Received investment < USD 500K
+ Have an MVP
+ For profit
+ Potential to be global

How can i apply?
If you have what is takes, you can apply by visiting http://www.seedstarsworld.com/event/seedstars_kampala-2014

Deadline for application is June 18th 2014. For any inquries, please send an email to zulu@outbox.co.ug

What can you do to help?
+ You can share this with a startup you believe meets the criteria and is interested in participating.
+ Share this news within your network using the #sswkampala hashtag on Google+, Facebook and Twitter.
+ You can come on board to sponsor the event.

More about Seedstars
Have a look at the following online resources to know more about Seed Stars:
+ Last year's documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXg2W7iaBnA
+ Teaser for 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK0qTmqR2g8
+ More videos from 2013 http://www.seedstars.tv/
+ Pictures from the final event in Geneva http://www.flickr.com/photos/116438385@N05/sets/
+ Articles about Seed stars world http://ventureburn.com/2014/01/meet-the-20-startups-competing-in-seedstar-world-finals/

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

19 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

23 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download