Forging Africa’s Global Innovation Footprint
In just a few short years, Young Engineers Uganda has blossomed from a grassroots educational initiative into a globally recognized STEM powerhouse. Powered by the African School of Innovations Science and Technology (ASIST) Ltd., the program is redefining how Ugandan children engage with robotics, coding, and scientific inquiry—one competition at a time.
From Senegal to Shanghai, Nairobi to Dallas, these brilliant young minds have consistently flown Uganda’s flag high, collecting an impressive array of accolades that speak to the country’s growing presence in global innovation spaces.
Voices of Inspiration
“These victories are more than trophies on a shelf; they are testimonials of creativity, resilience, and the transformative power of early STEM education.”
“The impact of these awards extends far beyond recognition—they’ve become engines of hope and self-belief for the children involved.”
“When our children compete abroad, they don’t just represent schools—they represent the Uganda we dare to become.”
Our Journey of Excellence
VEX Robotics World Championships
Location: Dallas, USA
- First Place in VEX IQ Elementary Science Division
- Fourth Place in Middle School Technology Division
EnjoyAI Global Final
Location: Shanghai, China
- First Place in Galactic Defence Battle Challenge
- Dedicated and Team Spirit Awards
Pan African STEM Competition
Location: Tanzania
- Overall Champions – First Place
- Project: “Smart City of Kampala”
Pan African Robotics Championship (PARC)
Location: Senegal
- Second Place on the continent
- Best Design Award for robot’s oil & gas solution
Pan African STEM Competition
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Second Overall Position
- Excelled in Best Teamwork, Most Innovative, and Best Presentation
World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Rising Star Award
Pan African Robotics Competition (PARC)
Location: Dakar, Senegal
- 4th out of 33 countries
- Rising Star Award
- Most Innovative Team
A Consistent Force at VEX Worlds
For three consecutive years, Young Engineers Uganda has represented Africa at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas, USA—an unprecedented feat for an East African country, showcasing our sustained excellence on the world’s biggest robotics stage.
2023
Won the prestigious Girls Powered Badge of Honor for outstanding gender inclusion in STEM.
2024
Competed in both VEX IQ and VEX V5 categories, demonstrating advanced and versatile robotics skills.
2025
Secured First Place in the Elementary Science Division and Fourth Place in the Middle School Division.