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2013 Innovation prize for Africa launched
INTRODUCTION The second round of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), which aims to reward innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest, was launched on 4th July 2012 in Addis Ababa at a press conference organized by the Economic … Continue reading
Call for Proposals for Innovation Fund
INTRODUCTION JKUAT is pleased to announce the 2012 Call for Proposals for the Innovation Fund. The purpose of the fund is to support the application of new ideas and skills in turning research results into innovations (value creation). The innovation … Continue reading
Penn State University and Kansas State University partner with JKUAT
Penn State University and Kansas State University are JKUAT partners in various projects, among them the CYEC children home in Thunguma Nyeri. Recently, several professors and students visited the home to oversee the projects. An open day was held to … Continue reading
Top Government officials from Burundi visited JKUAT
Top Government officials from Burundi visited JKUAT seeking collaboration on rice research and other researches with JKUAT. We are looking forward to do collaborative research and to gain entry into a fast growing nation of Burundi. Exchange visits will happen … Continue reading
Mkulima TV Program Update
The Mkulima TV Program coordinating team is already in the field recording programs for this year 2012. So far we have been able to air 20 programs since late last year. The enthusiasm from farmers is very high based on … Continue reading