Leadership

Meet Cirus Sumika.

Founder & CEO of Sumic IT Solutions, technology entrepreneur, mentor and youth empowerment advocate.

Cirus Sumika

Founder & CEO, Sumic IT Solutions Ltd

Cirus Sumika is a visionary techpreneur and mentor who has built a thriving global career in technology and business innovation.

Education: Bachelor of Business Computing, Makerere University Business School, 2018 to 2021
Also founded: Sumic International Academy, the learning and capacity-building arm of the Sumic Group
Advisory: Member of the Private Sector Advisory Group, Digital for Development Hub (D4D Hub)
Mentorship: Former mentor under the Stanford Entrepreneurship Program

Explore more at cirussumika.com

Youth Entrepreneur of the Year, Private Sector Development Awards 2024, from the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU).

From MUBS to Founder & CEO

He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2019 while at Makerere University Business School (MUBS). Today he is the Founder & CEO of Sumic IT Solutions Ltd, a prominent technology firm operating across Africa and Asia.

The company specializes in mobile application development, software solutions, digital marketing and innovative business solutions for MSMEs and SMEs.

Mentoring the next generation

Celebrated with numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship and mentorship, Cirus has inspired and guided over 500,000 youth and aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa through programs, workshops and speaking engagements, empowering the next generation to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship.

Writer and advocate

He is also a writer and a passionate advocate for using technology to drive sustainable development. His story of resilience and creativity has made him a role model and thought leader in the global tech ecosystem.

Recognition

Awards and nominations

Awards

2022
Startup of the Year Overall
Startup Uganda Awards
2022
Startup of the Year in Tech
Startup Uganda Awards
2023
Global Recognition Award
Global Recognition Awards
2024
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Nominated

Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, 2024
Global Startup Awards Africa, Founder of the Year, 2024
Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation Awards, 2023
Founder of the Year Africa Awards, Techpreneur of the Year Under 30, 2023
Global Startup Awards Africa, Best Newcomer, 2023
The Modern Work Awards, Modern Work Performer, 2023

China, 2025

Representing Sumic abroad

Seminar on Capacity Building of WTO E-commerce Negotiations
Completed in Beijing, 30 October to 12 November 2025. Sponsored by China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO).
8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Represented Sumic IT Solutions as an exhibitor in the ITC Pavilion in Shanghai, 5 to 10 November 2025.