Hawassa University actively bridges the gap between innovation and application. Our Technology Transfer initiative transforms university research into practical solutions, transferring new technologies to industries and the public to boost productivity, solve local problems, and spur economic growth.

Technology Transfer is another area of focus of Hawassa University Over the last few years, we have invented and adapted more than 20 technologies with seven granted intellectual property rights.  A prime example is our suite of hydraulics laboratory instruments, which have been transferred to fourteen Universities across Ethiopia. These tools essential tests and have effectively replaced costly imported equipment, demonstrating our commitment to creating impactful, locally-sourced solutions.

Featured Innovations

Below is a selection of technologies developed at Hawassa University:

Engineering and Lab Equipment

​Hydraulics laboratory instruments: A full set of instruments for advanced  hydraulic testing, including:

​​ Reynolds Apparatus for flow visualization

​ Open channel flume for various flow and energy. tests

​ Pipe Flow measurement apparatus with multiple meter types.

​ Apparatus for testing flow over weirs and floating body stability.

​Digital Systems & Software

​ ​ GIS-based tourist site management and information system Kebele service data management system.

​Agriculture & Processing

​ ​Banana fiber extraction machine

​ ​Agricultural machine that plant Teff in row

​ ​‘palm oil’ extractions from ‘Avocado and mango’ products

​Environmental & Water Solutions

​ Electro-flotation waste-water treatment unit

​ Eco hydrological, nature-based system for treating industrial wastewater

​ Low-cost sediment reduction system using local materials

​Healthcare & Consumer Products

​ Extraction of medicinal compounds from the indigenous Amessa plant

​ A flexible latrine seat designed for people with disabilities or illnesses.