About UR UNIPOD
About the University of Rwanda University Innovation Pod
Who we are and how UR UNIPOD fits in the timbuktoo network
UNIPOD Background
UR UNIPOD (University Innovation Pod) at the University of Rwanda is a collaborative space for digital fabrication, labs, entrepreneurship pathways, and industry collaboration.
timbuktoo
timbuktoo is a pan-African initiative of UNDP supporting youth innovation entrepreneurs across Africa through a hub-and-spoke model of Hubs and University Pods (UniPods).
UniPods stand as incubators within leading technical public universities, purposefully dedicated to nurturing youth innovation.
Focus areas
- In Academic — bridge the academic realm with practical application
- Tech Transfer — strengthen Tech Transfer Offices
- Faculty expertise — connect faculty and student research with entrepreneurial ventures
- Intellectual Property — support robust IP protocols
- Equipping universities — provide modern tools and programs
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