Explore Our Strategic Industrial Zones within GISEZ

The Green Industrial & Special Economic Zone (GISEZ) is master-planned to host specialized industrial clusters that harness the unique strengths of Karamoja and position Uganda as a global industrial powerhouse. Spanning over 8,000 acres, the SEZ is divided into sector-specific zones, enabling focused development, efficient resource use, and industrial symbiosis.

Special Mineral Industrial Processing Zone - 2000 acres 

The Special Mineral Industrial Processing Zone within GISEZ is strategically developed to unlock the immense potential of Uganda's and Karamoja’s mineral-rich landscape. Uganda sits atop vast deposits of high-demand minerals, and Karamoja leads the way offering a gateway for investors to participate in global value chains through local beneficiation and advanced processing.

This zone is a catalyst for industrialization, enabling Uganda to move up the value ladder from raw exports to high-value mineral products essential for construction, technology, and green energy.

 

Key Opportunities
Establish advanced mineral-based industries across the full value chain:

  • Gold refining and jewelry manufacturing
  • Iron ore processing and steel production
  • Copper smelting and manufacturing of conductors, wiring & electronic components
  • Limestone and marble cutting, polishing, and cement production
  • Rare earth element extraction for batteries, magnets, and green energy tech
  • Mica, graphite, and silica for industrial and battery-grade applications
  • Kaolin and clay for ceramics, tiles, and paint industries
  • Gypsum processing for drywall, plaster, and fertilizers
  • Granite quarrying and dimension stone cutting
  • Mineral testing, grading, and certification laboratories

Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone-1200 acres

With fertile volcanic soils, reliable rainfall, and agro-ecological zones, Uganda stands as one of Africa’s top agricultural frontiers. The GISEZ Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone is purpose-built to unlock this immense potential—converting raw farm produce into premium, export-ready products for domestic, regional, and global markets.

As global demand surges for sustainably sourced, traceable, and high-quality food, this zone empowers investors to shape the future of food systems and agri-tech innovation across Africa.

Key Opportunities
Tap into end-to-end processing value chains across multiple high-demand crops and products:

  • Cashew nuts: shelling, roasting, oil extraction, export packaging
  • Coffee & Cocoa: washing, fermentation, drying, roasting, chocolate and beverage production
  • Avocados: oil extraction, puree, cosmetic-grade processing
  • Cereals & Grains: millet, sorghum, maize, rice—flour milling, fortified products
  • Fruits & Vegetables: mango, pineapple, jackfruit—drying, juicing, canning
  • Pulses & Legumes: beans, soy, peas—protein concentrates, baby food
  • Oilseeds: sunflower, sesame, groundnuts—cold-pressed oils, soaps
  • Animal & Fish Products: meat and fish processing, leather tanning, animal feed
  • Dairy & Beverages: milk processing, yoghurt, cheese, herbal and fruit-based beverages
  • Organic and Health Foods: dried fruits, gluten-free flours, plant-based proteins
  • Agro-waste upcycling: biofertilizers, briquettes, biodegradable packaging

Special Knowledge-Intensive Industrial Zone. 1900 acres 

Innovating for Africa’s Future

The GISEZ Knowledge-Based Industries Zone is a state-of-the-art innovation district designed to anchor Uganda and Africa firmly in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Strategically located in Karamoja, this zone offers ideal conditions for high-tech manufacturing, digital services, advanced research, and scalable innovation.

Whether you’re building the next AI model, mining cryptocurrency, manufacturing microchips, or developing new medicines, this ecosystem provides everything you need to succeed clean energy, secure infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a government that supports innovation.

 

Key Investment Opportunities

1. Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Manufacturing of generic and branded medicines

Herbal remedies and nutraceutical development

Clinical trials, biotech R&D, vaccine testing and packaging

2. CT, AI, and Digital Economy

  • Fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and mobile apps
  • Data analytics, cloud services, SaaS startups
  • Software engineering, coding academies, EdTech platforms

3. Data Infrastructure & Crypto

  • Tier III & IV data centers with green cooling systems
  • Blockchain development labs
  • Bitcoin and crypto mining facilities powered by renewable energy
  • Secure cloud storage and disaster recovery centers

4. Microelectronics & Smart Devices

  • Microchip and semiconductor assembly for electronics
  • IoT device prototyping and manufacturing
  • Smart sensors, circuit boards, and embedded systems for EVs, agri-tech, etc.

5.  Smart & Green Mobility

  • Electric vehicle (EV) assembly plants
  • Battery systems and charging station technology
  • Smart mobility software and fleet management solutions

6.  Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

  • Call centers and multilingual support services
  • Remote accounting, HR, and IT support
  • Data labeling, transcription, and AI training services

7. Education, R&D & Training

  • TVET colleges specializing in robotics, AI, mechatronics
  • Research parks and industrial innovation labs
  • Startup accelerators and funding support
  • Cross-sector education partnerships with universities