The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global Education Link, aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting innovation, research, and technological transformation to drive economic development in Tanzania, Africa, and globally. Speaking during the signing ceremony on March 10, 2026, at institution’s campus in Tengeru, Arusha, NM-AIST Vice Chancellor Prof. Maulilio Kipanyula stated that the partnership has established a vital bridge between the two institutions in preparing a society capable of driving economic transformation through education, innovation, and research

Prof. Kipanyula emphasized that NM-AIST’s model is focused on producing experts equipped to address societal and industrial challenges, noting that the collaboration will help ensure that research and innovations generated are directly applied to solving pressing issues across Africa and beyond.

“This partnership is a significant opportunity to strengthen research and innovation aimed at providing solutions to development challenges in society and industry,” said Prof. Kipanyula.

On his part, Global Education Link Director, Mr. Abdulmalik S. Mollel, highlighted that the collaboration seeks to enhance productivity in education, strengthen investment in knowledge, and advance technological transformation.

He added that through this partnership, scholars and researchers will gain greater opportunities to generate innovations that will support the creation of new jobs, empower graduates to be self-employed and employ others, thereby contributing to reducing unemployment challenges in society.