Fellows can choose from the following exemplary topics for their policy papers:

1. Defining Startups: Establishing a clear definition of a startup in Uganda.
2. Taxation and Startups: Analyzing how taxation affects startups and exploring international tax laws for startups.
3. University Innovation: Examining the role of government in transforming universities into centers of innovation excellence.
4. Skills for the Future:  Identifying the skills needed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and how Uganda can build a future-ready workforce.
5. BPO Regulation:  Investigating global best practices for regulating BPO and Uganda’s unique positioning.
6. Investment Incentives: Evaluating how policy can attract venture capital and angel investments in Uganda.
7. Social Enterprise: Defining social enterprise and comparing tax incentives with other countries.
8. Government Funding Schemes: Learning from past schemes and improving their effectiveness for the innovation ecosystem.
9. Ecosystem Building: Exploring the government’s role in strengthening innovation ecosystem players.
10. Technology Education: Developing policy mechanisms to ensure Uganda’s workforce is prepared for future technological demands.

These topics provide a broad framework. Fellows are encouraged to focus on specific issues within these areas to create targeted and impactful policy papers.