Technology Transfer & Industry Extension Services (TTIES)
At Ethio-Italy Polytechnic College, the Research, Technology, and Industry Extension Service, overseen by the vice Dean, drives innovation and practical application by fostering community engagement, advancing STEM culture, and preserving indigenous knowledge.
The unit facilitates technology transfer and industry extension through applied/action research, needs assessments, and best practice dissemination. Emphasizing fabrication engineering and asset-based technology solutions, it promotes effective public-private partnerships (PPP) and organize a central hub for coordinating innovation and skills development.
By maintaining a knowledge bank of cutting-edge ideas and delivering entrepreneurship-focused training (Entreprenalization), the service supports enterprises from concept to market, thereby enhancing technological capacity and economic value within the region.
Performance Summary: 2003–2017 E.C.
Research Technology Transfer & Industry Extension Services (RTTIES) of Ethio-Italy Polytechnic College delivers comprehensive industrial support, competency upgrading, and technology development services to micro, small, and medium even, large enterprises/industries (MSME/Is). Over the last 15 years, RTTIES has grown into one of the most impactful industry support arms in the region enhancing workforce skills, improving enterprise productivity, and fostering appropriate technology solutions for local industries.
Key Achievements (2003–2017 E.C.)
1. Enterprise & Operator Support (IES)
- 1,200 enterprises received full industrial extension support.
- 6,457 operators (4243 Male and 2,216 female) benefited from business improvement and on-site advisory services.
This support included business advisory services, productivity improvement interventions, workplace problem-solving, and technical upgrading aligned with TVET and industrial transformation goals.
2. Skills Development & Competency Assessment
EIPC played a significant role in improving operator competencies through structured training and assessment:
- 840 operators trained, with 426 assessed for occupational standards.
- 342 operators successfully passed their Competency Exam (COC) of level 1-3, demonstrating improved employability and workplace performance.
This reflects the College’s commitment to delivering meaningful, outcome-based capacity- building interventions that directly translate into workplace competency.
3. Technology Development & Transfer
Over the 15-year operational period, the College demonstrated strong performance in applied research, product development, and innovation-to-market activities:
- 57 simple production/service value chains (Pro/Ser VCs) developed
- 342 technologies accumulated and screened
- 114 prototypes generated
- 78 technologies transferred to enterprises for practical application and productivity enhancement.
These technologies include a wide range of techno-ware solutions designed to enhance productivity, reduce manual workloads, and improve efficiency for local enterprises. The outputs signify the College’s growing capability in technology innovation, incubation, and applied industrial problem-solving.
4. Impact (Institutional Significance)
Through TTIES, EIPC has successfully:
- Strengthened local industry competitiveness
- Supported thousands of operators with practical, competency-based skill enhancement
- Advanced innovation through prototype development
- Provided community-responsive technologies to improve productivity
- Reinforced its role as a leading TVET institution in industry collaboration, technology development, and applied research
Institutional Commitment
EIPC remains committed to expanding its Technology Transfer & IES programs, aligning with national TVET reforms and industry priorities. Future priorities include advanced technology incubation, digital transformation support, strengthened research-industry linkages, and scaling enterprise competitiveness programs.
Conclusion
From 2003 to 2017 E.C. EIPC’s Technology Transfer & Industry Extension Services program delivered measurable, high-impact results across enterprise support, workforce development, and technology innovation. The College continues to serve as a key player in Ethiopia’s TVET- Industry interface and a catalyst for technological advancement and industrial growth.