Located in Jinja (Eastern Uganda), the LAKE VICTORIA INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND BIO-TECH (LAVIT) Park is envisioned to be the preffered and distinctive tehnology and innovation centre for Uganda and the East African region. The Park focuses on research and development, marketing, sales, services, and capacity building in information technology (IT), biotechnology and related knowledge-based industries. With encouragement and support from the government - LAVIT is poised to catalyse and accelerate the development of these new growth sectors.
LAVIT capitalizes on the opportunity of knowledge as a production resource and innovation as the cornerstone of strategy for many of its tenants. The institution of LAVIT is a knowledge entitiy that is powered by innovative capacity with strong reliance on ICT. It creates and maintains the knowledge infrastructure needed in rendering the human and physical resources effective - and enhance productivity in all sectors such as commerce, transportation, manufacturing and services - all leading towards poverty eradication.
Jinja is the second largest city in Uganda and is known for its industrial superiority of the 1970s and 1980s prior to Kampala taking lead. The LAVIT Park, developed based on a concept of modern and contemporary hi-tech living and lifestyle - will catalyse the rejuvenation of Jinja into a vibrant and competitive city, equipped with world-class infratstructure and abundant talent in science and technology.
Our vision is to become a leading global business centre driven by competitiveness in ICT and biotechnology innovations.
Our mission is to facilitate accelerated international participation in the Ugandan economy by providing competitive world-class infrastructure facilities and skilled human resources