Uganda Launches New Tech Innovation Support Centre at UVRI
The Story
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has officially established and launched a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). This new centre is the 38th TISC. The URSB states this action reinforces its commitment to positioning intellectual property as a driver of research excellence, innovation, and socio-economic transformation. The centre is part of a global network.
Perspective
According to the report from Watchdog Uganda, the URSB's establishment of the TISC at UVRI is aimed at reinforcing its commitment to positioning intellectual property as a driver of research excellence, innovation, and socio-economic transformation.
Why This Matters
The launch expands the national innovation network. It represents a commitment by the URSB to use intellectual property to support research and socio-economic transformation through the global TISC network.
What's Next
No specific information about future plans or next steps is provided in the source article.