Inspire young minds
Hands-on science that turns curiosity into confidence, evidence and invention.
Tesla Science FoundationUgandaKampala, Uganda • Established 2023
Africa’s future,
powered by science.
Tesla Science Foundation Uganda inspires children, young people and communities to learn, experiment and create—connecting Nikola Tesla’s scientific legacy with African-led innovation.
Company limited by guarantee (without share capital) · Registration no. 800341796309
Our purpose
Science belongs in every community.
We connect students, educators, scientists and innovators through practical STEM learning, public demonstrations, community projects and experiences inspired by Nikola Tesla’s fearless imagination.
Connect Africa
A growing network of students, educators, scientists, makers and community leaders.
Create the future
Learning programmes and public experiences that turn bold ideas into practical impact.
Vision
A network of innovative, self-directed children and young people creating for world development and peace.
Our mission is to motivate, inspire and equip young people in Uganda and across Africa to build solutions through science, technology, engineering, art and drama.
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Build strong governance, leadership and a permanent home for the Foundation.
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Increase awareness of Nikola Tesla’s work and ideas across Uganda and Africa.
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Connect innovative children and young people who can create world-changing solutions.
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Expand safe environments for learning, experimentation and research in educational institutions.
Flagship programme
Nikola Tesla Club Africa
The flagship programme of Tesla Science Foundation Uganda brings together the STEM Lab, Visual Studio, curriculum and school programmes. Choose where to begin, from early primary learning to university exploration.
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Team
Founder/President
Lawrence Odauk
Tesla Science Foundation Uganda
Lawrence Odauk is a Ugandan social innovator and the Founder and President of Tesla Science Foundation Uganda. He leads initiatives in practical STEM education, youth innovation, digital laboratories, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration through the Nikola Tesla Club Africa and related programmes.
odauk@teslasfu.org
Co-founder/Vice President
Tugume Isaac
Tesla Science Foundation Uganda
Tugume Isaac is a social innovator and the Co-founder and Vice President of Tesla Science Foundation Uganda. Through the Foundation, he supports practical STEM education and youth innovation, helping young people connect science with everyday life and develop ideas that benefit their communities.
isaac@teslasfu.org
Co-founder/Country Director
Ms. Agnes Wadda Nakibuuka
Tesla Science Foundation Uganda
Ms. Agnes Wadda Nakibuuka is the Co-founder and Country Director of Tesla Science Foundation Uganda. A public relations professional with experience in health-professions education, she brings expertise in institutional communication and stakeholder engagement to the Foundation’s work in practical STEM education, youth innovation, and collaboration across Uganda.
agnes@teslasfu.orgGlobal Tesla network
Uganda connected to a worldwide scientific legacy.
The programme grows through collaboration across education, invention, history and community development.
Get involved
Curiosity is enough to begin.
Join as an individual, bring a school or organisation, support an event, or help us expand practical science learning.
Students and young innovatorsEducators and club mentorsScientists and engineersMakers and entrepreneursSchools and universitiesCommunity and industry partnersMedia and storytellersVolunteers and sponsors