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"Industry Extension & Technology Transfer"

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Industry Extension & Technology Transfer

Bridging Academia and Industry for Sustainable Development

About Industry Extension Services & Technology Transfer

Connecting academic excellence with industrial innovation

The Industry Extension and Technology Transfer division serves as the vital bridge between Injibara Polytechnic College and the industrial sector. Our mission is to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation from academia to industry, fostering sustainable economic development and technological advancement in the region.

We work closely with local enterprises, small and medium businesses, and industrial partners to identify their technical needs, provide customized solutions, and enhance their productivity and competitiveness. Through our comprehensive extension services, we ensure that the technical expertise and research capabilities of our institution directly benefit the community and contribute to regional economic growth.

Our division specializes in technology adaptation, innovation transfer, enterprise development, and capacity building. We provide technical assistance, conduct needs assessments, facilitate technology adoption, and support entrepreneurship development through our state-of-the-art Technology Incubation Center.

Our Mission

To bridge the gap between academia and industry by facilitating technology transfer, providing extension services, and fostering innovation that drives sustainable industrial development and economic growth in our region.

Our Vision

To become the leading center for industry-academia collaboration in Ethiopia, recognized for excellence in technology transfer, innovation dissemination, and sustainable industrial development.

Industry Extension & Technology Transfer Leadership

Strategic leadership for industry partnerships and technology transfer

Bogale Yohannes

Industry Extension and Technology Transfer Vice Dean

Bogale Yohannes
Industry Partnerships & Technology Transfer
bogaleyohannis975@gmail.com
0920760913
Mulaw Tesfaye

Manufacturing Department SME Support

Mulaw Tesfaye
Department Head
Contact information coming soon
Yaregal

Electronics and Construction Department SME Support

Yaregal Tadesse
Department Head
yaregaltadese3@gmail.com
0920119941
Mekuanint

Agriculture Department SME Support

Mekuanint Abie
Department Head
Contact information coming soon
Yeshambel Addisu

Database Administrator

Yeshambel Addisu
Database Administrator
yeshambeladis@gmail.com
0918300912
Yahovenus Berihun

Technology copy ,Transfer and Accumulation , Action Research and Job creation Incubation Center

Yahovenus Berihun
Center Head
yahuyee@gmail.com
0938235565

Industry Extension and Technology Transfer Activities

Bridging academia and industry for sustainable development

Building Relationships and Partnerships
Establishing strong connections with industry stakeholders to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Enterprise Handovers
Facilitating the transfer of enterprises and technologies to support local business development.
Support Needs Studies
Conducting comprehensive studies to identify enterprise support requirements and technical assistance needs.
Monitoring and Support
Ongoing monitoring and technical support for enterprises to ensure sustainable growth and development.
Entrepreneurship Training
Providing business management and entrepreneurship training to foster local enterprise development.
Quality and Productivity Improvement
Implementing Kaizen and other methodologies to enhance enterprise productivity and quality standards.
Technical Skills Gap Training
Addressing technical skills gaps through targeted training programs for industry workforce development.
Incubation Services
Supporting startup development through our Technology Incubation Center for innovative business ideas.
Community-wide Services
Extending technical services and support to the broader community for sustainable regional development.
Impact Assessment
Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of industrial extension support programs and initiatives.
Technology Needs Studies
Identifying technology requirements and opportunities for innovation in various industry sectors.
Technology Design and Analysis
Conducting technology design, feasibility analysis, and development for practical applications.
Technology Fabrication and Transfer
Fabricating prototypes and facilitating technology transfer to industry for commercialization.
Bogale Yohannes
Bogale Yohannes
Industry Extension and Technology Transfer Vice Dean

Contact Information:

bogaleyohannis975@gmail.com
0920760913

Responsibilities:

  • Lead industry-academia partnerships and collaborations
  • Oversee technology transfer and commercialization
  • Coordinate enterprise support and incubation services
  • Manage community outreach and extension programs
  • Facilitate technology needs assessment and innovation
Mulaw Tesfaye
Mulaw Tesfaye
Manufacturing Department Head SME Support

Contact Information:

Contact information coming soon

Department Focus:

  • Support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing sector
  • Industry extension services for SME development
  • Manufacturing technology transfer to SMEs
  • Technical skills training for SME workforce
  • Enterprise support and development programs
Yaregal
Yaregal Tadesse
Electronics and Construction Department Head SME Support

Contact Information:

yaregaltadese3@gmail.com
0920119941

Department Focus:

  • Support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in electronics and construction
  • Electronics technology extension for SMEs
  • Construction industry support for small businesses
  • Technical assistance programs for SME development
  • Industry partnership development with SMEs
Mekuanint
Mekuanint Abie
Agriculture Department Head SME Support

Contact Information:

Contact information coming soon

Department Focus:

  • Support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in agriculture sector
  • Agricultural technology extension for small farms and agribusinesses
  • Farm machinery and equipment support for SMEs
  • Agribusiness development for small enterprises
  • Rural community support through SME development
Yahovenus Berihun
Yahovenus Berihun
Technology Incubation Center Head

Contact Information:

yahuyee@gmail.com
0938235565

Center Focus:

  • Startup incubation and acceleration
  • Technology innovation support
  • Entrepreneurship development
  • Business mentorship programs
Yeshambel Addisu
Yeshambel Addisu
Database Administrator

Contact Information:

yeshambeladis@gmail.com
0918300912

Responsibilities:

  • Database management and administration
  • Information systems support
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • System integration and maintenance