The Marconi Lab
Pioneering the future through cutting-edge research in AI, IoT, Space Technology, and Data Science
Based at the College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology - Makerere University, we're transforming ideas into impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa and beyond.
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Research Projects
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Open Datasets
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Alumni Researchers
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Our Research Focus
Driving innovation across multiple domains to solve Africa's most pressing challenges
Health & Medical AI
Developing AI-powered solutions for early disease detection, medical imaging analysis, and healthcare accessibility in underserved communities.
- Cervical Cancer Detection
- Ultrasound Analysis
- Telemedicine Solutions
Smart Agriculture
Leveraging IoT, satellite imagery, and machine learning to optimize crop yields, predict weather patterns, and enhance food security.
- Crop Disease Detection
- Precision Farming
- Climate Prediction
Natural Language Processing
Building language models and AI systems that understand and process African languages, breaking down communication barriers.
- Local Language Models
- Translation Systems
- Voice Recognition
Open Research Datasets
Access our curated collection of high-quality datasets for your research projects. All datasets are freely available and continuously updated to support the global research community.
15+ datasets available
Latest Updates
Stay informed about our recent discoveries and achievements
Marconi Lab, Makerere University, Receives NVIDIA Academic Grant for Tuberculosis AI Research
Marconi Research and Innovations Lab at Makerere University is proud to announce that it has been awarded an NVIDIA Academic …
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Marconi Lab Researcher Awarded Prestigious INTERVENE Scholarship Grant
The Marconi Research and Innovations Laboratory is pleased to announce that Wayne Okello has been awarded the INTERVENE Scholarship Grant …
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Working together to drive innovation and create lasting impact
