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MAPRONANO ACE wins UGX 5 billion in Research Grants

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4 years ago

December 2, 2020

Mark Wamai

Covi-Mak, the low-cost alcohol-based hand sanitizer for use in resource-limited settings produced by MAPRONANO ACE in partnership with the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Africa Center of Excellence in Materials Product Development and Nanotechnology (MAPRONANO ACE), Makerere University has attracted grant funding to the tune of UGX 5,348,380,719 towards research and post doctoral studies for students.

MAPRONANO ACE received UGX 2,812,803,300 funding under Presidential scientific initiative for Evaluation of nanoscale materials as candidate adjuvants and delivery systems for SARS Cov-2 (COVID-19) sub-unit vaccine. These funds will also support the purchase of the first of its kind state-of the art Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.
MAPRONANO ACE received UGX 1,031,939,998 funding under Presidential scientific initiative for development of saliva test kit for COVID-19. This will solve the issue of lack of cheap testing services in Uganda and hence facilitating massive testing hence effective Covid-19 surveillance and patient management.
Nanobody based point of care diagnostic kit for cervical cancer – UGX 194,770,000
Volkswagen foundation Post doctoral fellowship for African researchers in the Engineering sciences UGX 795,999,500
Antibacterial and antiviral nanocoated cloth mask to limit the spread of Covid-19 – UGX 75,000,000
Green synthesis of graphene from coffee husks and other agro-wastes for energy storage applications – UGX 156,445,850
Development and validation of lateral flow based multiplex test device to detect and differentiate SARS CoV-2 from other human coronaviruses – UGX 157,130,071
Determination and characterisation of viral load and antibody profiles in samples from multiple sites of Covid-19 patients in Uganda – UGX 60,000,000. This is in partnership with Makerere University College of Health Sciences and Uganda Virus Research Institute.
Perfecting the design and testing the feasibility of Disinfecting Gloves (D-Gloves) – UGX 60,000,000
Multimorbidity and lifestyle prevention in low and middle income countries – UGX 4,292,000

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Call for Applications; Makerere University – University of Groningen Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027)

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February 20, 2025

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Makerere University in conjunction with East African Land Administration Network (EALAN) is organizing a Joint AGRC and EALAN Conference 2025 on the theme; Geo-Enablement for Sustainable Development: Harnessing Innovation in Geomatics and Land Administration.

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Call for applications: Master’s Scholarship for Exchange Semester at TUM for Winter Semester 2025/26, 1 Oct 2025 – 31 March 2026

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February 18, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

About the TUM SEED Center

The TUM SEED Center is an Excellence Centre for Exchange and Development, funded by DAAD and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development from 2020 to 2029. The TUM SEED Center conducts research and offers higher education at the intersection of Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship and Development (SEED) in the Global South.

The TUM SEED Center consists of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ten leading technical universities across the Global South, including Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia), Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia), Burkina Institute of Technology (Burkina Faso), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya), Makerere University (Uganda), Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru), and Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

Who can apply

This scholarship is open to master’s students currently enrolled at one of the TUM SEED Center partner universities, who have an excellent academic record and a strong motivation to apply for an exchange semester at TUM with scholarship support.

We seek engaged students from the Global South, who are highly interested in sustainable development and eager to contribute to meaningful change. Applicants should have a keen interest in sustainable development and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainable energies and entrepreneurship.

SEED scholarship holders are expected to maintain strong academic performance, actively participate in TUM SEED Center activities, and engage in academic exchange with fellow scholars. Women and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

*Application Requirements *

Currently enrolled as a Master’s student at a TUM SEED partner university in a field related to sustainable energies, sustainable entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary or energy policy
Excellent academic track record
Extracurricular skills, social engagement, and strong motivation

*Application Deadline *

Interested students must submit their application by 15 March 2025 via the online application form:
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