Assessing The Contribution Of The Informal Innovation Pathway In Uganda: A Case Study Of The Innovation Hubs In Kampala And Neighbouring Suburbs

This paper focuses on assessing the role of hubs in facilitating innovation for economic development.  

It analyses the ability of innovation hubs in Kampala to provide three critical elements for innovation: financial support, business development services and networking opportunities.  

The paper also explores the development focus of these hubs, as well as the challenges faced in facilitating innovation.  

Based on the results of the analysis conducted, it is recommended that inclusive tools and frameworks be developed, with comprehensive stakeholder engagement, to facilitate the integration of the different pathways for innovation, and collaboration among actors in the National System of Innovation (NSI).  

This paper also emphasizes the need for innovators based outside of research and academic establishments to acquire skills in intellectual property management in order to benefit from the knowledge economy.