This morning, Huawei Technologies Uganda, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Kyambogo University, hosted an awareness and registration activation for the 11th edition of the Huawei ICT Competition. The 2026-2027 edition activation event aimed to inform, inspire and enroll university students into one of the globe’s premier technology competitions, reinforcing Huawei Uganda’s commitment to bridging the digital skills gap and building a robust ICT talent ecosystem in the country.
The Huawei ICT Competition is an annual international platform designed for university and college students and educators. Under the theme “I. C. The Future,” the competition empowers young innovators to strengthen their technical knowledge through the Practice Competition subcategory, hone practical skills and solve real-world problems using cutting-edge technological platforms by participating in the Innovation Competition.
Key Tracks & Competition Structure
With all self-paced study material on the Huawei talent Platform and specialized instructor guided sessions, students participating in the 2026–2027 edition can choose between three domains in the practice competitions tracks:
- Network Track:Covers core IP technologies, including Datacom, Security, WLAN, and Data Center Network (DCN).
- Cloud Track:Focuses on modern Information Technologies, featuring Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Computing Track:Explores open-source ecosystem technologies, including openEuler, openGauss, and Kunpeng.
Furthermore, the competitions offer a platform for the tutors and lecturers from institutions of higher learning to compete in the Teaching competitions to showcase their knowledge and teaching ability to transfer Huawei technologies knowledge to the tech enthusiasts.
The competition follows a structured five-stage journey running through mid-2027. With registration currently open and running till mid December 2026, the preliminary and national final exams will be held in December and January respectively and participants at this stage with compete individually. Eligible ICT enthusiasts are encouraged to scan the official QR code on competition flyers or visit the official Huawei ICT Academy portal to enroll.
Successful candidates will then be groups of three and one instructor to conduct a bootcamp training and adequately prepare them for the Southern Africa regional finals lab exams in March 2027 before progressing to the global finals to be held in Shenzhen China come May 2027.
Top-performing teams across the Network, Cloud, and Computing tracks will compete for recognition and cash prizes ranging from RMB 5,500 (Second Prize) to RMB 15,000 (Grand Prize) per team at the higher competition levels.
Dr. Mugerwa Dickson a representative from the Kyambogo University Faculty of Engineering encouraged students to seize the opportunity, emphasizing that hands-on ICT certifications provide a crucial competitive edge in today’s global job market. He extended the faculty’s sincere appreciation for the continued support in cultivating ICT talent from Kyambogo University through the Huawei ICT Academy, Huawei ICT Competition and Huawei Campus Recruitment Program.
The activation also featured inspiring testimonials from Mr. Nasasira Amon a student of Kyambogo University and past contestants who represented Uganda in previous editions of the Huawei ICT Competition. “Participating in the Huawei ICT Competition up to the regional finals was a transformative experience. Beyond the continental connections and recognition, the practical skills in networking and cloud technologies I gained directly launched my professional career in ICT.” While urging fellow students to participate in the competition, Amon pledged to return to the competition with extra vigor to make it to the global finals this time round.
The Huawei ICT Competition is a global initiative created to foster connection, glory, and the future among university students worldwide. By providing access to high-quality learning resources and international competition, Huawei continues to cultivate digital talent and support national digital transformation agendas.
