Haramaya Institute of Technology (HiT)
Community Engagement, Technology Transfer & Business Incubation
Community-Based Trainings
2019/20 Academic Year- Proper Food Processing and Handling for Food Processors of Micro and Small Enterprises in East Hararghea and Harari Regional State.
- Training on Occupational Safety for Industrial Organizations and Micro Enterprises nearby Haramaya University (collaborative effort by three departments of the institute).
- Training on Green Building and Sustainable Energy for Environmentally Friendly Rural Housing Development.
Ongoing Community Projects
Technology Transfer Activities- Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Automatic Solar Poultry Incubator for Haramaya Woreda Farmers.
- Household-Scale Biogas Technology Transfer.
- Modification and Performance Evaluation of a Manually Operated One-Row Maize Dibbler.
Technology Transfer (TT) and Business Incubation (BI)
The UIL-TT office is dedicated to the purposeful transfer of research findings from the institute to society, industry, and the broader economy. It provides a comprehensive range of services to entrepreneurs and startups, including physical infrastructure, management support, technical support (researchers and databases), access to financing (venture capital funds, business angel networks), and legal assistance with licensing and intellectual property.
Technology Business Incubation Center (TBIC)
TBIC is an early-stage center within HiT established to support and accelerate the development of high-potential, early-stage technological businesses into self-sufficient, profitable enterprises. By reducing risks during initial formation, the center fosters economic growth, creates current and future employment opportunities, and drives broader socio-economic benefits.
