Here is the 3rd University of Rwanda Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub UR Innovation Week. With experts from academia, industry & policy-makers, we will discuss issues (challenges, opportunities) pertaining to innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. #URInnovationWeek2024 Nyiringango Pascal UNDP Rwanda JASIRI

1: WELCOMING KI LEADERSHIP TO UR Today we’re honored to host the President of Karolinska Institutet, Prof. Annika Östman Wernerson, and her team at UNIPOD, CST. “We’ll explore new horizons in health research and innovation under the EU-AU Innovation Agenda.” VC Prof Prof. MD Kayihura

2: STRENGTHENING GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS Our discussions with Karolinska Institutet focus on enhancing joint projects, including vaccine production, regulatory capacity, and clinical trials training. Together, we aim to advance health solutions for Africa and beyond.

In her remarks, University of Rwanda DVC for Finance Ms. Francoise Kayitare Tengera highlighted the University's commitment to fostering an environment where creativity thrives, where ideas are not just discussed but acted upon, and where students and faculty work together with industry.

In a panel discussion about Boosting the University Innovation Ecosystem: Student Community, Government, Industry & Academic Partnerships for Sustainable Development,PS Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda Yves Iradukunda highlighted government strategies for creating a conducive innovation environment.

Very exciting start of the 3rd Edition of the Innovation Week. Now listening to the panel session on "How Univ. can create vibrant innovation arenas - case of UniPod Rwanda. University of Rwanda UR-CST Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda

The annual #URInnovationWeek2024 kicked off today, providing a platform to explore innovations that tackle challenges, drive impactful change and contribute to Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation #NST2.

Presenting about how universities can create vibrant innovation arenas, University of Rwanda DVC for strategic planning Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM underscored the need to move from incubators to ecosystems, by transforming classrooms into innovation hubs with policies driving meaningful impact.

This morning, PS Yves Iradukunda joined University of Rwanda’s 3rd Annual Innovation Week, focused on boosting Rwanda’s university innovation ecosystem. He also took part in the panel discussion on “Inclusive Innovation, Development, and Policy: A Collaborative Approach Between

Discussing Makerspaces in Africa Universities - boosting education and innovation at University of Rwanda , UR_UNIPOD #Rwanda was portrayed as a success story– showing how universities can create vibrant innovation arenas . #URInnovationWeek2024 Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda Chalmers University of Technology

Reacting to why only young people are often encouraged to be innovators & entrepreneurs,PS Min of Trade |Rwanda, Mr. Kajangwe, said, "Innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities are available to people of all ages.Whether young or old, there is no discrimination".#URInnovationWeek2024

The last session, taking place, is focused on 'challenges for Young graduates to penetrate the innovation ecosystem for career development.' Gasana Jururyishya, one of the innovators, shared that the first challenge he faced was lacking the practical skills required...

Honored to Speak at the University of Rwanda Innovation Week 2024! I had the privilege of being part of a dynamic panel, together with other incredible panelists discussed "Student-Led Innovations: Opportunities & Challenges". #URInnovationWeek2024 #DigitalTransformation #SDGs

At #URInnovationWeek2024 by University of Rwanda, Martina F. Mohlin from Sweden in Rwanda highlighted Sweden's support for innovation alongside research and higher education. She emphasized that fostering research and innovation is key to building a strong innovation ecosystem in #Rwanda.

Today @UR GIIH Innovation week 2024 talking about gender and social inclusion in the innovation ecosystems through science and technology! Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub UR University of Rwanda