Inspire young minds
Hands-on science that turns curiosity into confidence, evidence and invention.
Kampala, 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
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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.
- 01
Build strong governance, leadership and a permanent home for the Foundation.
- 02
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 STEM Lab
The Club is a formal programme of Tesla Science Foundation Uganda. Its digital Lab brings together original simulations, guided experiments, curriculum pathways and safe invention tools for learners from early primary to university.
NTCA STEM LABLIVE PROGRAMME
- Learning levels
- P1–University
- Experience
- Simulate · Build · Explain
- Designed for
- African learning contexts
Global 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