Est. 2019 · Kampala, Uganda
About us
Founded in 2019, Sumic IT Solutions Ltd is a technology and digital transformation company serving businesses across Uganda and beyond.
Our history
It started with a student looking for a room.
When Cirus Sumika joined Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in 2018, he struggled to find suitable accommodation. So he built My Hostel Place, a mobile app that let university students search, select and book hostels.
He founded Sumic IT Solutions in 2019, while still a Bachelor of Business Computing student. The app gained attention in its pilot, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted its development. Sumic pivoted to e-commerce, helping businesses adapt during the lockdown, and launched Sumic Online, a B2B2C platform connecting businesses and consumers.
Originally a general partnership, Sumic became a limited company in January 2023, with a solid governance structure and a professional management team. Today we are a trusted digital transformation partner, offering tailored IT solutions to businesses of all sizes across Uganda and beyond.
We have delivered mobile and web applications and digital transformation projects, and supported over 150 African businesses with affordable, scalable and customized digital solutions. Through our internship and mentorship programs, we have trained over 200 interns from various universities, and several have joined our team full time.
Milestones
2018
Cirus Sumika starts My Hostel Place to digitize hostel booking.
2019
Sumic IT Solutions is founded while Cirus studies at MUBS.
2022
Named Startup of the Year Overall and Startup of the Year in Tech at Uganda Innovation Week, organized by Startup Uganda.
2023
Sumic becomes a limited company in January.
2024
Honored as Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
2025
Two more Japanese firms, Lim-Kawano & Company Inc. and KOS LLC, join existing collaborators FVital Inc., Eftax Co. Ltd and Japan AI Consulting Cooperation.
Strategic objectives
What we’re working towards
- Our vision
- A digitally empowered world where technology uplifts businesses and communities.
- Our mission
- To bridge the digital divide and create sustainable solutions through innovative technology.
Core values
The Sumic meaning- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Accountability
Statistics
The impact of Sumic in the community
- Satisfied Clients
- 1K+
- Projects Completed
- 50+
- Young Women
- 5%
- Sumic Visitors
- 1M+
Our process
Our development lifecycle
Every project follows the same lifecycle, from the first conversation to long-term care.
- 01
Planning
We gather everything we need from you to plan a solution that meets your expectations.
- 02
Designing
We turn your requirements into a system architecture and choose the technology stack.
- 03
Building
Our developers build the system with the languages and methods best suited to it.
- 04
Testing
We evaluate quality and fix defects before anything reaches your users.
- 05
Deployment
We release the software and check it for deployment issues.
- 06
Maintenance
Under a service level agreement, we keep the system performing to its original specification.
Our partners
We remain committed to driving innovation, building meaningful partnerships and using technology to create lasting impact in our communities and the businesses we serve.
Why Sumic
Why choose us?
Our developers’ deep domain expertise goes into digital solutions that drive meaningful change.
360 approach
From ideation to delivery and ongoing support, we cover the full lifecycle of enterprise application design, integration and management through our SITS360 framework.
Client-centricity
Our boutique format lets us keep a highly customized approach, build long-term partnerships and stay focused on the task at hand.
Domain expertise
Exceptional domain expertise and in-depth knowledge of niche technologies, from solution architecture to firefighting projects.
Time-to-market
Our expertise and solution accelerators enable fast rollout, quick customization and smooth delivery, so you get lower development costs and a faster market entry.
A-class team
With over 3 years of experience, we apply deep technology knowledge and software engineering expertise to bring digital transformation maturity across the enterprise.
Would you like to start a project with us?
Sumic IT Solutions is ready to work with you. Tell us what you want to build.