NCST seeks to harness the potential of Science, Technology and Innovation to enhance Economic growth, Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Rwanda.
Kigali - Rwanda
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National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
🌍 Water security, biodiversity and climate resilience are critical challenges across Africa.
The SGCI Multilateral Research Call invites proposals on climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation and water security.
📅 25 Sept 2026
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ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads: SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads in French: SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads in Portuguese: SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
#PartnerProfile: The 4th EAC Regional STI Conference is jointly organised by @easteco1 and @iucea_info, in collaboration with a wide range of regional and global STI stakeholders, including @ScienceTechRw
The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) plays a central role in advancing research and innovation, fostering collaboration, and strengthening science-driven solutions to support sustainable national development in #Rwanda
Join virtually and be part of the regional AI dialogue.
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#AI4EAC @mfbenda
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
Urubyiruko ruvuga ko kuba Inama y’Igihugu y’Ubumenyi n’Ikoranabuhanga (NCST), yarabafashije gukora imishinga itanga ibisubizo mu Gihugu, ari inkunga ikomeye yatumye babasha gutera iyo ntambwe. #RBAAmakuru
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
The rate of innovation activity is an important population indicator, measuring how strong, innovative, competitive an economy is. Countries strive to build creative societies where people can fulfill their potential by building technological innovation capacity.
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
Raporo nshya yerekanye ko hagati ya 2022-2024, Leta y’u Rwanda yashyize arenga miliyari 3.09 Frw mu bikorwa byo guhanga udushya, hiyongeraho miliyari 10.43 Frw zatanzwe n’ibihugu by’amahanga ndetse na miliyari 36.64 Frw zaturutse ahandi.
Inama y’Igihugu ishinzwe Ubumenyi n’Ikoranabuhanga (NCST), yavuze ko mu bushakashatsi yakoze, yasanze 47.8% by’abakozi bari mu bikorwa byo guhanga udushya bafite amashuri yisumbuye, ay’imyuga (TVET) cyangwa ari munsi yayo. #RBAAmakuru
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
@ScienceTechRw well done!
📽️AMASHUSHO📽️
Umunyamabanga Nshingwabikorwa w'Inama y'Igihugu y'Ubumenyi n'Ikoranabuhanga, Dr Mutimura Eugène, yatanze ishusho y'ibyavuye mu bushakashatsi bwakozwe mu bikorwa byo guhanga udushya mu Rwanda.
Hagati ya 2022-2024, u Rwanda rwashoye asaga miliyari 3.09 Frw mu bikorwa byo guhanga udushya, yiyongeraho miliyari 10.43 Frw yatanzwe n’ibihugu by’amahanga na miliyari 36.64 Frw yavuye ahandi.#RBAAmakuru
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
RWANDA INNOVATION SURVEY 2022-2024 REPORT launch.
There are important milestones achieved as a country.
A couple of strategies to support innovation growth based on these data:
✅ only less than 1% of funds over annual turnover is dedicated for innovation— there is a need to support & strength financial systems for innovations.
✅ about 48% of employees in innovations-active firms have secondary or TVET education— there is a need for targeted & improved skill’s dedicated to innovation ecosystem.
✅ about 9% of new innovations go to international market- hindering global competitiveness— there a need to solidify academia industry collaboration & adoption of emerging technologies
✅ Most innovations over 70% were service-related— there is a need to unlock the potential in key industry areas of agriculture, health, energy, mining & manufacturing etc
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
The survey is Rwanda’s first national innovation assessment, conducted by @ScienceTechRw using OECD & FRascati standard, providing evidence to inform policy, track progress, and guide investment in science, tech & innovation. #STIRwanda
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
The biggest barriers to innovation in Rwanda are: lack of funds, high innovation costs, and limited skilled personnel. Addressing these gaps is key to unlocking the country’s full innovation potential. #InnovationRW #STIRwanda @ScienceTechRw @Rwanda_Edu @RwandaICT
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
In #Rwanda, most business innovation spending went to machinery, equipment & software, followed by R&D activities and training. This reflects firms’ focus on upgrading technology and skills to drive competitiveness. #InnovationRW #STIRwanda @ScienceTechRw @Rwanda_Edu @RwandaICT
RT @Rwanda_Edu: Today, National Council for Science and Technology @ScienceTechRw begins the dissemination of the Rwanda Innovation Survey…
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
Rwandan firms innovate mainly to improve product quality, boost competitiveness, and meet customer needs. Innovation is seen as a key driver for growth and market success. #InnovationRW #STIRwanda @Rwanda_Edu @RwandaICT @ScienceTechRw
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
President Kagame arrived for the opening of the 9th edition of the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition, bringing together representatives from African airlines, airports, aviation authorities, as well as industry and aviation professionals from across the continent and beyond. President Kagame will also visit the Summit’s exhibition, featuring up to 100 exhibitors demonstrating their role in the growth of the African aviation industry. #AVAF25
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
During the opening of the Aviation Africa Summit, President Kagame observed Africa’s inaugural public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi, a result of the partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). This partnership aims to reinforce Rwanda’s position on the continent, at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge aviation technology, including the adoption of Advanced Air Mobility. #AVAF25
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
“Since its inception, the Aviation Africa Summit has been pivotal in showing how much growth Africa’s aviation industry has experienced in a very short time. Unfortunately, our continent continues to face high operational costs and infrastructure gaps. This makes the movement of people and cargo more expensive than it should be. Travel should not only be for the rich.
We all need to work more closely with our continental institutions, notably the @_AfricanUnion and ASECNA. It is important to strengthen these institutions and ensure they are fit for purpose, to play a central role in achieving the vision of one sky and free movement on our continent.
The bottom line, is that we can achieve much more, if we work together. We have all the resources and capabilities we need.” President Kagame | 9th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition #avaf25
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
NUCLEAR ENERGY INNOVATION SUMMIT FOR AFRICA- NEISA KIGALI June 30- July 01, 2025
An impressive panel exploring the critical infrastructure needed for sustainable infrastructure for nuclear energy technology to enable deployment of small modular and micro reactors.
Key needs for nuclear energy infrastructure include investment in grids, transportation, water access & highly skilled workforce in nuclear energy ecosystems— including training scientists at various African centers of excellence.
A critical element is training critical mass of relevant scientists with technical capabilities to implement R&D to inform evolving nuclear ☢️ energy needs for African continent.
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
NUCLEAR ENERGY INNOVATION SUMMIT FOR AFRICA- NEISA KIGALI June 30- July 01, 2025
Key note by Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi
DG International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Excited to see Africa nuclear energy programs for Africa to support improved agriculture, medical services, among others.
Strong commitment for IAEA advocacy & support to accompany Rwanda and other African countries in development of nuclear energy programs, both in terms of advocacy and regulatory frameworks but also advocacy & guidance on safety and security investment.
Mr Rafael M. Grossi underscored the historic summit on nuclear energy innovation summit to support African sustainability in development of nuclear energy program, specifically to revitalize development & wellbeing of African citizens.
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
A productive conference on African conference on Agriculture technologies (ACAT 2025) organized by @RwandaAgri and @aatfafrica and panel discussion on “Enabling Environment- investments & partnership for Agri-Tech solutions” key messages:
✅ Harmonize national and African continent policies & regulatory frameworks to enable technology development & delivery across the continent.
✅ Robust & intentional investments in R&D to develop African contextual technologies & innovations in agriculture etc
✅ Build holistic & sustainable partnerships with global key innovators and tech companies for robust large-scale tech investment
✅ provide enabling access to finances for smallholder farmers & neonate innovators to unlock the potential for sustainable transformation
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
Abayobozi n'abakozi ba @ScienceTechRw basuye Urwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa #Murambi, baremeye bamwe mu barokotse Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994 batishoboye bo mu Karere, aho babagabiye inka.
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) retweeted
Umuyobozi w'Akarere, @mwungeri ari kuganiriza abayobozi n'abakozi ba @ScienceTechRw basuye Urwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa #Murambi.
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