Building Stronger Bridges: University–Industry Collaboration Baseline Study Report 2025

The UPLIFT Agriculture Project has released the University–Industry Collaboration Baseline Study Report 2025. This report examines how Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Zimbabwe collaborate with industry to improve agricultural training, research, innovation, and technology transfer. It highlights current challenges, success stories, and actionable recommendations to bridge the gap between academia and practice.

Key insights include:

• How informal and formal partnerships between HEIs and industry are working today
• The role of third parties (NGOs, government, associations) in building linkages
• Barriers slowing down collaboration and how to overcome them
• Policy and practical recommendations for universities, industry, and governments

Click below to explore the full report with detailed findings and recommendations:

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