At CENIT@EA, our commitment to applied research ensures that our students’ projects are of the highest quality and aligned with the societal needs of the region. By showcasing the strength of our curriculum and continuously engaging with the private sector and civil society, we provide a platform for our students to interface with potential employers, gain exposure to best practices, and increase the chances of commercialising their innovations, ultimately benefiting regional communities.

CENIT@EA has emerged as a hub for innovation, with over 40 students actively engaged in the development of digital products and services through group projects and internships. These innovations have gained recognition and secured private-sector partnerships and participation in mentorship programs, underscoring the institution’s role in nurturing technology-driven entrepreneurship. 

In addition, strategic collaborations with over 50 industry leaders such as IBM, KIIRA Motors, and Coca-Cola Kwanza, as Kiira Motors, West Meru Hospital, the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT, CRDB Bank Burundi, the Infectious Disease Institute, Makerere University, and the National Assembly of Tanzania.   have facilitated internships, guest lectures, and joint workshops, providing students with invaluable real-world experiences and networking opportunities.

The applied research approach has ensured that 80 percent of CENIT@EA alumnus have found employment or established themselves as self-employed professionals within the EAC Partner States.

 As part of their projects, our students have developed innovations that, in some cases, are already in use within these organizations or have the potential to be commercialized with access to funding.

• IoT-controlled walking stick for blind
• Smart Ugali Cooker
• Integrated Deep Learning-based Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection System: A Case for Kayoola Buses with Kiira Motors
• Deep Learning Approach for Enhancement of Pneumonia Medical Imaging Analysis: A Case Study of West-Meru Hospital
• Information System for Enhancing Interaction between MPs and Citizens: A Case Study of Dodoma,Tanzania
• IoT Based system for Maintaining the Constant Taste of Ginger Flavoured Alcohol in Eden Business Center in Rwanda
• An Efficient and Secure Biometric Banking System For Paperless Withdrawals: A Case Study of CRDB Bank Burundi.

Benefits to Industry Partners
The benefits of our applied research for our partners include access to our top – notch regional and international professionals and the ability to capitalise on our capabilities to co-create knowledge and solutions to the organisations. Through the Memorandum of understanding, we offer short term digital skills training to our partners.

The benefits of our applied research for our partners include access to our top-notch regional and international professionals and the ability to capitalise on our capabilities to co-create