CAT4A
Center for Advancment of Technology for Africa
Our Service
Our team are seasoned professionals who have tackled most complex business problems and are available to share and contribute to the economic growth of their communities. We bring a full range of experiences and expertise in business and technology management. The core of our strength is the combination of academic and professionals experience with practical understanding of technology management and implementation methodologies with passion for seeing the benefit technology realized. Our services are offered thru the Technology Transfer Program Office (TTPO). The TTPO mission is to share, inspire and facilitate the use of technology, systems and know-how.
Technology Transfer Programs
Technology Transfer Program (2T program) offices serve as the clearing house for managing and facilitating technology transfer programs. The 2T program promotes the knowledge transfer programs with in local industries, regional and central government agencies, universities as well as the diasporas. To accomplish its mission, the 2T Program promotes R&D, stimulate local startups and establish partnerships with international partners to build knowledge based economy.
The 2T Program Office support local entrepreneurs with comprehensive business and technical assistance to promote technology startups. The Office works actively in inspiring young entrepreneurs to develop technology based products and services for local consumptions. The office seeks entrepreneurs in universities with innovative ideas in using technologies to create new applications, products and services .
​In addition our team performs technology evaluation services. Technologies evaluated by our team members can have tremendous potential for advancing technology usage for economic growth, encourage new technology based startups, enhance the competitiveness of small business, as well as expand areas of exploration and cooperation for all African countries.
Our Programs
Educational Institution Liaison
The Technology Transfer Program Office works closely with in country and international universities on technology transfer matters.
Government Institution
Liaison
The Technology Transfer Program Office works closely with local, regional and central government agencies on technology transfer matters.
Local Industries Liaison
The Technology Transfer Program Office provides experts advices and support local technology companies in developing application that are more conducive to local country needs as well as in promoting in country developed technologies.
International Partners Liaison
The Technology Transfer Program Office promotes partnership with foreign IT industries, in identifying new technologies in the private sector that can be utilized by other countries; as well as in facilitating joint projects between private companies to accelerate economic development.
Diaspora Engagement Liaison
The Technology Transfer Program Office works with Diaspora community on providing their educational and practical experiences and promoting technology transfer matters.
Objectives
To accomplish its mission, the 2T Program Offices:
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Serve as the focal point for the technology transfer policy
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Promote the transfer and/or exchange of technology with industry, state and local governments, academia and other federal agencies
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Assist universities in conducting technology R&D programs that can promote economic development
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Establish partnerships to transfer new technology to the nation’s marketplace
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Conduct assessments of selected R&D projects that may have commercial applications
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Promote in country developed technologies, processes and services to government agencies and to private industries
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Participate in international programs to facilitate or stimulate the transfer of technology for the benefit of the African countries.