UniPod Botswana, in partnership with UNDP Botswana, welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his delegation to the facility. The visit provided an opportunity to explore the space and experience some of the innovative work being developed by Botswana’s emerging innovators. The acting Vice-Chancellor, Mr Dawid Katzke, and the Resident Representative of UNDP, Ms Lovita Ramguttee, welcomed the delegation.
During the visit, Prince Richard and his delegation toured UniPod Botswana’s facilities, including the Robotics Lab, Metal Fabrication and the Rapid Prototyping Lab. They viewed a range of projects being developed within the innovation space.
A key part of the visit allowed the delegation to engage directly with the innovators. Selected innovators delivered three-minute pitches showcasing their projects, ideas, and solutions, highlighting the challenges they are addressing and the potential impact of their work.
The innovations showcased aligned with GreenTech and the Circular Economy, demonstrating the diverse range of ideas and solutions Botswana’s innovators are developing.
The engagements provided a platform for Botswana’s innovators to share their work while giving the delegation insight into the ideas, technologies and solutions being developed within the UniPod ecosystem.
The visit highlighted the creativity, ambition and potential of Botswana’s innovators, while showcasing UniPod Botswana's role in providing an environment where innovative ideas can be developed, tested, and advanced.
Through access to specialised facilities, technology and collaboration opportunities, UniPod Botswana continues to support innovators in turning ideas into practical solutions that contribute to Botswana’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
