Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited has today officially launched its nationwide 2025-2026 Huawei ICT Competition, a global initiative with a primary goal of encouraging young talent to excel in ICT through structured training, industry-level exposure, competitions, and driving digital transformation.
With the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future” and the slogan of “I. C. The Future”, Huawei ICT Competitions gather higher educational institutions, training institutions, and technology enthusiasts to help the ICT talent ecosystem thrive.
The event which was officiated by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni at State House Nakasero, brought together senior ministry officials, diplomats from the embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Uganda, the top management of Huawei Technologies and aspiring technologists to celebrate the start of an initiative which is aimed at promoting ICT talent development and bridging the gap between academia and industry.
The event also celebrated the ground-breaking ideas and innovations exhibited by the Ugandan participants in Shenzhen, China, at the global finals of the 2024-2025 Huawei ICT Competition and the 2025 Seeds for the Future training held in May and July 2025, respectively. Represented by students from Gulu University, Muni University, Kabale University, and Cavendish University, the Ugandan contingent demonstrated exceptional determination, skills, and innovation, securing second prizes in the Cloud Track and the Innovation competitions.
“Our young people have not only participated in the Huawei programs, in and out of the country, but they have also excelled,” said Hon. Janet Museveni. She conveyed her appreciation to Huawei and the People’s Republic of China for this cordial partnership that has benefited Uganda.
H.E. Zhang Lizhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda, commended Huawei Uganda for its unwavering commitment to Uganda’s ICT talent ecosystem, which has been a vital partner in bridging the digital skills gap through initiatives like the Digitruck, Seeds for the Future, Huawei ICT Academy, and the Huawei ICT competition.
He closed by emphasizing the importance of comprehensive strategic cooperative partnerships, which resonate deeply with the broader framework of China-Uganda relations, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ICT cooperation under frameworks like FOCAC and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Dong Xuefeng, the Huawei Eastern Africa Multi-country Regional CEO, reaffirmed in his speech the importance of embracing technology in Uganda, which has been instrumental in encouraging digital growth and fostering environments where innovation can thrive. On behalf of Huawei, Dong extended his heartfelt gratitude to the First Lady for officially launching the 2025-2026 Huawei Competition, the Ministry of Education’s unwavering support, and strategic guidance, which have led to impactful collaborations.
The Huawei ICT Competition is a global initiative that aims to encourage young talent to excel in ICT through structured training, industry-level exposure, competitions, and driving digital transformation. The annual competitions offer participants the following benefits;
- Cutting-edge technology training: Huawei Technologies offers fully sponsored ICT training in advanced areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Big Data, 5G, Cybersecurity, and IoT, among others.
- Certification and career advancement: Participants have the opportunity to gain the globally recognized Huawei certifications, which enhance their employability both locally and internationally.
- Industry exposure and networking: The competition provides students with exposure to real-world ICT scenarios and allows them to connect with industry leaders, opening doors for future collaborations and career opportunities.
- University-industry collaboration: This initiative strengthens the bond between local universities and Huawei, paving the way for future partnerships in research, innovation, and ICT infrastructure development.
Interested participants can register for the competitions online via [ICT Competition-Huawei Talent]. Huawei will then hold national preliminaries and final exams, and participants who succeed will represent Uganda in the regional competitions in South Africa and global final competitions in May 2026 in Shenzhen, China.
Cash prizes and certificates for top performers, with internship and job opportunities awaiting both within Huawei and its partners in the ICT sector.
