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IURA Projects

Research & Innovation in Action

IURA's diverse portfolio of research projects demonstrates our commitment to addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions, international collaboration, and sustainable development initiatives.

7
Ongoing Projects
2
Completed Projects
10+
Partner Institutions
500+
Direct Beneficiaries
Ongoing

UNITAFRICA

Empowering Academic Cooperation between Italy and Africa for fostering the quality and effectiveness of higher education systems in a mutual learning environment.

2023-2026
Italy & Africa
Ongoing

Solar Water Pumping for Modern Agriculture

An innovative initiative leveraging photovoltaic technology to provide efficient irrigation systems for modern agricultural production in greenhouses at CUR.

2023-2025
CUR Campus
Ongoing

Erasmus+ KA171: Staff and Students Mobility

Strengthening academic exchange and collaboration through mobility programs for students, lecturers, and administrative staff between CUR and partner universities across Europe.

2023-2026
Europe & Rwanda
Ongoing

NISHATI

A comprehensive project aimed at advancing renewable energy solutions to promote sustainability and improve energy access in rural and urban communities.

2024-2026
Rwanda
Ongoing

GreenTech Mobility Project

Advancing sustainable mobility and green technologies through academic collaboration in Africa.

2024-2026
Africa
Ongoing

ACHIEVIT Project

Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with Italy.

2024-2027
Africa & Italy
Ongoing

Dealing with Legacies of Colonisation and Changing Narrative in Decolonization Processes (DeCoDe)

A transformative project that makes visible the variety of perspectives on colonial legacies from teachers, students, youth from civil society organizations, and church leaders.

2024-2027
Burundi, Germany & Rwanda
Completed

Supporting Young Women and Girls in STEM & Entrepreneurship

A transformative project that empowered female students and young women by building their capacity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship.

2021-2023
Rwanda
Completed

Supporting Cultural and Creative Cooperation Affected by COVID-19

Implemented by CUR in partnership with Rwanda Governance Board and UNDP during 2022. This project supported efforts to respond to COVID-19 and mitigate its impact.

2022-2022
Huye & Gisagara

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