About Us
Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences Office of Innovation and Engagement
The office acts as chief architect for translating the college’s academic expertise into tangible societal impact and sustainable revenue. This role drives the commercialization of knowledge through robust university-industry linkages, intellectual property filing, certification and licensing, technology transfer, and community engagement.
A key focus is the strategic development for promoting partnership and collaboration with industries
(private, governmental, and nongovernmental sectors) for mutual benefits, marketing, and delivery of high-quality, fee-based professional services—including executing training, specialized testing, and consultancy, coupled with professional community engagement—ensuring they become a significant, well-managed revenue stream for the college while upholding academic integrity and quality.
Our Mission
To ensure innovation and engagement results are effectively disseminated to the wider society and, where appropriate, commercialize them, and work towards enhancement of partnership and its impact.
The Engaged Research Philosophy
We do not merely study communities — we collaborate with them. Our approach ensures that research priorities align with community needs, and that solutions are co-created, ethical, and sustainable.
Strategic Objectives
University–Industry Linkage
Creating a seamless pipeline between innovation and engagement activities, and its societal application to accelerate sustainable impact.
Service-Learning
Promoting quality education by engaging students and faculty in real-world health solutions that address pressing societal challenges.
Ethical Excellence
Ensuring all innovation and engagement initiatives adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct, transparency, and best-practice principles.