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HETRIIL PLATFORM

Higher Education, TVET & Research–Industry Innovation Linkage

Ethiopia's national digital linkage platform established under Proclamation No. 1298/2023 to bridge academia, research institutes, TVET, and industries for innovation, employability, and sustainable economic growth.

    National Initiative

    About HETRIIL

    The Ministry of Education established the National HETRIIL Council and organizational structure for the effective implementation of Proclamation No. 1298/2023.

    This structure consists of five Branch Linkage Coordination Offices, six Sectoral Industry Linkage Forums, HEIs, TVET institutions, research bodies, a linkage advisory board, and partner offices to foster collaboration among governmental and non-governmental institutions nationwide.

    Strengthen Collaboration

    Connect educational institutions with industry needs and national priorities.

    Drive Innovation

    Foster research, development, and technology transfer partnerships.

    Quality Education

    Align higher education and TVET outcomes with Sustainable Development Goal 4.

    Branch Coordination Offices

    Central Branch Linkage Coordination Office (ማዕከላዊ ቅርንጫፍ የትስስር ማስተባበሪያ ጽ/ቤት): AASTU University

    Northern Branch Linkage coordination office (ሰሜን ቅርንጫፍ የትስስር ማስተባበሪያ ጽ/ቤት)፡ Mekelle University

    East Branch Linkage Coordination Office (ምስራቅ ቅርንጫፍ የትስስር ማስተባበሪያ ጽ/ቤት): Haramaya University

    Southern Branch Linkage Coordination Office (ደቡብ ቅርንጫፍ የትስስር ማስተባበሪያ ጽ/ቤት): Hawassa University

    Live Data

    HETRIIL Network Metrics

    Key indicators on partnerships, research calls, incubation centers, innovations, internships, intellectual property, and events across the national network.

    2698+
    Partner Industries
    50
    Research Calls
    4
    Incubation Centers
    1+
    Innovations
    126+
    Internship Offers
    0+
    IP Granted Technologies
    0+
    Collaborative Partners
    1+
    Events Hosted
    EUICA Alliance

    Join the Incubation Centers Alliance

    Connect with innovation leaders across Ethiopia and access exclusive growth opportunities through the national EUICA network.

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    Quick 5-minute application for eligible incubation centers.

    Showcase

    Featured Innovations

    Breakthrough technologies and research outcomes from academia–industry collaborations across Ethiopia.

    Innovation

    Anti-malaria from local ingredient

    Bonga University
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    Industry Partners

    Featured Industries

    Leading companies collaborating with academia for innovation, skills development, and national growth.

    Industry Est. 2026

    Motta Plywood Manufacturing PLC

    Motta Plywood Manufacturing PLC is a reputable plywood production company situated in Mott...

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    Industry

    FM Hotel

    FM Hotel is a prominent service-oriented establishment located in Debre Markos, Ethiopia,...

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    Industry

    Dana Electric Stove Manufacturing PLC

    Dana Electric Stove Manufacturing PLC is a leading stove manufacturing company based in De...

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    Industry Est. 2021

    Hay Iodin Salt Manufacturing PLC

    Hay Iodin Salt Manufacturing PLC is a prominent manufacturing company located in Debre Mar...

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    Industry

    Verdanta Harvests, PLC

    The industry mainly works on tea plant plantation, harvesting, processing and tea producti...

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    Calendar

    Upcoming Events

    Workshops, ceremonies, and networking activities planned across the HETRIIL network.

    HETRIIL

    HETRIIL

    Planned
    Conference
    Northern Branch Linkage coordination office (ሰሜን ቅርንጫፍ የትስስር ማስተባበሪያ ጽ/ቤት)፡ Mekelle University
    Apr 13, 2026 –

    Get Involved

    Current Opportunities

    Active collaboration pathways connecting academia, industry, and research institutions.

    Internships

    Practical training opportunities for students in partner industries.

    125+ active View all →

    Research Calls

    Collaborative research projects seeking academic partnerships.

    49 active View all →

    Events

    Workshops, seminars, and networking events for collaboration.

    1 scheduled View all →

    Tech Transfer

    Technology sharing opportunities

    Impact Assessment

    Collaborative evaluation projects

    Consultancy

    Expert consultation requests

    Incubation

    Startup support programs

    National Network

    Our Collaborative Network

    Connecting leading industries, academic institutions, and research centers across Ethiopia.

    Industry Partners

    Leading companies driving innovation and collaboration

    0+
    Active Partners

    Academic Institutions

    Universities and TVET centers fostering talent

    53+
    HEIs & TVETs

    Incubation Centers

    Innovation hubs and incubation facilities

    4+
    Centers Nationwide
    Support

    Contact & Feedback

    Reach out to the HETRIIL support team for assistance, inquiries, or to report concerns.

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