Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University (BiT-BDU) in collaboration with Ministry of Innovation and Technology Held Workshop on STI Policy, Digital Strategy 2030 and Startup Proclamation at BiT-BDU
February 26, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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The Institute of Technology at Bahir Dar University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (Ethiopia), conducted a half-day workshop focusing on Ethiopia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy, Digital Strategy 2030, and the Startup Proclamation.
Opening the workshop, the Institute’s Deputy Scientific Director for Academic Affairs, Dr. Amare Kassaw, noted that the Institute is actively engaged in a wide range of technological initiatives. He emphasized that hosting discussions on key national policies related to science, technology and innovation aligns with the Institute’s mission and ongoing activities.
During the session, Policy and Strategy Research Analyst Dr. Abebe Molla presented the objectives, strategic directions and implementation frameworks of Ethiopia’s STI Policy. He explained that the policy encompasses eight major strategic pillars: human resource development; technology development and transfer; knowledge management; research and development; innovation and enterprise competitiveness; financial provision, investment and incentives; intellectual property collaboration and linkages; and environmental, social and cultural development. He further underlined that higher education institutions are expected to play a leading role, particularly in human capital development and technology transfer.
Head of Startup Development Tadesse Anbese briefed participants on the Startup Proclamation, stating that the legal framework is designed to facilitate financial and technical support for emerging startups and to strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
In addition, E-Commerce Project Manager Abel Solomon presented Digital Strategy 2030, noting that it builds on the achievements and lessons learned from Digital Strategy 2025. He stressed that universities should work closely with local city administrations to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy.
Participants drawn from various universities engaged in discussions, raising questions and providing feedback on the policies and strategies. Presenters responded with clarifications, highlighting the importance of coordinated institutional efforts to advance Ethiopia’s digital transformation and innovation agenda.
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