National Council for Science and Technology (NCST)

NCST seeks to harness the potential of Science, Technology and Innovation to enhance Economic growth, Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Rwanda.

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In his opening remarks for the workshop, the ES of @ScienceTechRw, @emutimura, emphasized that strategic foresight is key to shaping resilient STI policies, anticipating future challenges & positioning Rwanda as a knowledge-based economy.

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Happening now: @ScienceTechRw in collaboration with @NEPAD_Agency and partners is convening a 3-day Training Workshop on Strategic STI Foresight. The training shall equip participants with tools to anticipate trends, strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

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Mu gikorwa cyo kwibuka Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1992 ku nshuro ya 32 @ScienceTechRw yacanye Urumuri rw’Icyizere kandi yifatanya n’abarokotse Jenoside, 3 muri bo batishoboye bahawe inka, mu rwego rwo kubashyigikira mu mibereho no kubafasha kwiteza imbere. #Kwibuka32

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Kuri uyu wa Gatanu tariki ya 24/4/2026, Abakozi n’Abafatanyabikorwa n’Inama y’Igihugu ishinze Ubumenyi n’Ikoranabuhanga @ScienceTechRw bunamiye inzirakarengane zazize Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu Rwanda mu 1994 ziruhukiye mu Urwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa Kiziguro muri Gatsibo.

[National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) @ScienceTechRw]

Mu biganiro n’ubuhamya byatanzwe i Kiziguro, hagarutswe ku mateka y’ubuyobozi bubi bwagejeje u Rwanda kuri Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994, hibutswa akamaro ko kumenya amateka no kuyigiraho.

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The training brought together 18 enumerators and 2 supervisors, who engaged in practical simulations and digital data collection exercises.

[National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) @ScienceTechRw]

@ScienceTechRw has successfully completed today, a 2-days training of enumerators for the Assessment of the Status, Adoption, Application and Impact of Emerging Technologies in Rwanda. Participants have been well equipped with necessary tools for high-quality data collection.

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📢 @ScienceTechRw Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 019 (jan-mar 2026 is out! Discover how Rwanda is advancing STI for national development-strengthening partnerships, promoting research commercialization & building a resilient innovation ecosystem.
Read more: https://t.co/FVnRdXzB9x

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He further highlighted Rwanda’s National Data Sharing Policy, research funding instruments, and national repository as key steps to promote collaboration, visibility, and impact

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On Day 2 of the 4th EAC Regional STI Conference, the ES @ScienceTechRw emphasized in a Panel discussion that advancing #OpenScience in Africa requires strong national ownership, enabling policies, and governance reforms.

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#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.
https://t.co/tXE0YpgrI5

#AI4EAC @mfbenda

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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

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📣 Don’t miss @ScienceTechRw Virtual Session🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 ⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM on the "2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges". Unpack this funding opportunity via https://t.co/wyxfGx2TUN

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📢 Join @ScienceTechRw Virtual Session this 🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 ⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM to know more about the "2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges!" Join via https://t.co/wyxfGx2TUN

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📢🌍Join @ScienceTechRw Virtual Session on the 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges!
Date: 🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 |
Time: ⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join the session via https://t.co/wyxfGx3rKl

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📣 Don’t miss this virtual information session offering a detailed breakdown of a major international funding opportunity. Learn how to build eligible proposals, key dates, team requirements, and interdisciplinary expectations. Join the meeting via https://t.co/wyxfGx2TUN

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@ScienceTechRw invites researchers and scientists to a virtual information session on the "2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges".
Date: 🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 |
Time: ⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM

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Eligible teams must include partners from at least 3 participating countries, Canada being a mandatory partner.
🗓️ 9 Feb 2026: Register on the Contact List
🗓️ 3 Mar 2026: Submit Notice of Intent as an eligible international team. For more info, visit
🔗 https://t.co/BNrOLbFYWp

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🔔Call 2026 | Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies
@ScienceTechRw invites Rwandan researchers & scientists to apply for a multilateral call supporting transformative, interdisciplinary projects using disruptive technologies to address global challenges

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@ScienceTechRw invites researchers & scientists to the 2026 Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges.
📅 Info Webinar: 3–4 Feb 2026:
https://t.co/St84ygp6Ld
⏰ Time: 4:30–6:30 PM (GMT+2)
🔎 Visit https://t.co/Imb2KIElCL