The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) and the Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, H.E. Bishwadip Dey, are exploring exciting avenues for collaboration, with a focus on advancing sustainability and healthcare technologies.

Prof. Maulilio Kipanyula, Vice Chancellor of NM-AIST, shared the institution’s commitment to driving innovation and producing skilled professionals who can lead advancements across Tanzania and Eastern Africa.

“We’re dedicated to expanding our postdoctoral programs to allow for deeper research and development that can shape real-world solutions,” Prof. Kipanyula said.

Key discussions centered on the Eco Park initiative, which aims to integrate green technologies, and the use of nanotechnology to produce traditional medicine—both offering vast potential for scientific and cultural breakthroughs.

In response, High Commissioner Dey emphasized the importance of fostering stronger ties between Indian and Tanzanian institutions, particularly in the fields of ICT, scholarships, technology transfer, and healthcare. “India is eager to collaborate with NM-AIST to support innovation and create pathways for the exchange of knowledge,” Dey remarked.

The High Commissioner’s visit also included a tour of the NM-AIST campus, where he visited the ICT Resource Center and the NM-AIST Incubation Center, gaining insight into the groundbreaking work being done by NM-AIST’s researchers and innovators.