Leading Research Innovation

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.

50+

Research Projects

15+

Open Datasets

50+

Alumni Researchers

25+

Publications

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

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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.

Freely accessible and well-documented

Regular updates and quality assurance

Multiple formats and comprehensive metadata

Browse Datasets

15+ datasets available