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Research is an essential component of tertiary education as society considers universities as its think tank. As a result, Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities, Ghana (VCTUG) have instituted a Biennial Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana (ARCTUG). The focus is to disseminate research findings and exhibits for technology transfer as our contribution to TVET development employment creation in […]

Koforidua Technical University, having implemented successfully, the first (1st) year of Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) AgriTech Challenge Classic and Pro 2023, has commenced activities for the 2024 edition. With a total of Two Hundred and Fifty-One (251) people billed to participate in the programme, orientation and capacity-building sessions were conducted from June 17-21, 2024 at Abba Bentil Andam Theatre, Koforidua […]

Koforidua Technical University was privileged to participate in the Kosmos Innovation AgriTech Challenge Classic and Pro 2023 with two (2) teams winning a total of USD$20,000. These Teams are Paco Paper Ltd. and Green Heart SC which are environmentally-responsive start-ups. Paco Paper Ltd, with co-founders – Edwins Baah, Nathan Emmanuel Takyi, Rashida Yin Yarigah and Eugenia Martey, manufactures paper products […]

KIC and Mastercard Foundation have announced the call for applications for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge classic program. Nominations are open from March 18th till April 19th, 2024. The program is being organised in collaboration with 16 participating universities across the country, to train and coach students on entrepreneurship within the agribusiness sector. The AgriTech Challenge Classic is a 7-month annual […]

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 12TH INTERNATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE THEME: “ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) IN THE POST-COVID ERA: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER” 20TH – 23RD JUNE, 2023 Please download it below

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) Foundation LBG to implement the Agri-Tech Challenge and Incubation Modules with support from Mastercard Foundation. This three (3) year MoU will serve as a framework for collaboration between the two organizations on projects that will generate youth interest, and […]

Call For Papers/Practitioner Presentations/Posters and Exhibits Objectives Provide a platform for the discussion of research findings, Practitioners’ Presentations and dialogue Build effective collaboration between academia, Industry and other Research Institutions Provide opportunities for businesses to exhibit their products and services as well as create investment opportunities Thematic Areas Agriculture, agric-business, and agro-processing in attaining the sustainable development goals Water, energy, […]

Research is a tool that unlocks the unknown, enables one to explore the world from different perspectives, and fuels a deeper understanding making it an essential part of success. As an essential mandate of universities, Koforidua Technical University is taking cutting-edge research to fulfil its third responsibility and role as the think-tank of society. As the Directorate of Research and […]

The 2nd Annual Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities under the theme “Sustainable Technologies, Innovations and Entrepreneurial Development”, took place at the Accra Technical University Auditorium, Accra from the 6th to the 8th of July, 2022. The conference saw participation from all ten (10) Technical Universities in Ghana as well as other local and international institutions and two members of […]

INTRODUCTION The Directorate of Research and Innovation (DRI) has commenced work on the organization of the 11th International Applied Research Conference (IARC) and Technology Fair and wishes to bring to the attention of Main Committee Members the proposed framework for the programme.   DATE AND DURATION The proposed date for the Conference is 15th – 18th June, 2021. The proposed […]