Sumic IT Solutions Ltd had the distinct honor of participating in the Reception for the ICT Study Tour 2026, held at Emin Pasha Hotel in Kampala.
The reception formed part of a Japanese ICT companies' business tour to Uganda held from 7–14 February 2026, organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance.
The initiative brought together Japanese and Ugandan ICT stakeholders with the goal of fostering business linkages, knowledge exchange, technology partnerships, and sustainable collaboration opportunities between the two countries' technology ecosystems.
Sharing Sumic's Uganda–Japan Partnership Journey
As an active participant in the UJ-Connect Programme, Sumic IT Solutions was privileged to share its experience of working with Japanese companies since 2024.
During the engagement, Cirus Sumika, CEO of Sumic IT Solutions Ltd, shared the company's experience and highlighted several key areas, including:
Previous collaborative projects with Japanese technology companies
Lessons and best practices for successful Uganda–Japan ICT partnerships
Building trust and maintaining quality in international projects
The importance of cross-cultural communication and collaboration
The strategic value of long-term partnerships in innovation and technology transfer
Building Stronger Uganda–Japan Technology Connections
Since 2024, Sumic IT Solutions has worked with Japanese companies across multiple projects. These experiences have provided the company with valuable exposure to international business practices while creating opportunities to develop long-term technology partnerships.
Programmes supported by the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance and JICA Uganda have played an important role in creating connections between Ugandan technology companies and Japanese businesses.
For Sumic, these engagements have helped open opportunities within the Japanese market while strengthening the company's connections to the wider Asian technology ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
Sumic IT Solutions remains committed to building meaningful international partnerships and contributing to the growth of Uganda's technology ecosystem.
The company looks forward to strengthening its collaboration with Japanese partners and exploring new opportunities in technology innovation, software development, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer.
Sumic extends its appreciation to the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, JICA Uganda, Japanese partners, and the wider Ugandan ICT ecosystem for their continued support in building stronger connections between Uganda and Japan.
