Uganda National Council for Science and Technology:2025-08-062025-08-062025-04-30Amulen, D. R., Vudriko, P., Akullo, J., & Biryomumaisho, D. (2024). Developing and Promoting Supplement and Beverage Product Prototypes for Improved Commercial Exploitation of Propolis and Bee Venom in Uganda [Conference presentation]. Makerere University & Busitema University.https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11986This presentation outlines a research initiative focused on developing and commercializing propolis-based supplement and beverage products in Uganda. Despite Uganda’s 2 million beehives capable of producing 870 tons of propolis worth approximately USD 3.5 million annually, 99% remains unutilized due to unstandardized processing, lack of purification technology, and minimal research and development. The first phase of the project involved documenting propolis production potential, developing prototypes, evaluating antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and assessing market opportunities. The second phase emphasized commercialization through equipment fabrication, quality analysis, intellectual property registration, and beekeeper capacity building. The study highlights the potential of academia-private sector collaboration, calls for increased investment, and proposes a scalable model for propolis exploitation across Africa.enPresentation