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The Exhibition of Technical University Students and Faculty constitutes a strategic pillar of the 2025 Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition on Education and Skills Development (ARC-EDS). This exhibition is designed as a dynamic platform to unveil groundbreaking, industry-aligned innovations and entrepreneurial models emerging from Technical Universities, aimed at addressing the complex challenge of youth unemployment through applied research, skills transformation, and enterprise development.

In a major leap beyond traditional skill showcases, the 2025 edition integrates pioneering research outputs inspired by quantum science—particularly in the domains of computational optimization, materials innovation, and precision systems engineering. These frontier discoveries are harnessed to demonstrate how next-generation technologies can be translated into scalable business solutions, disruptive startups, and new industrial value chains, nurturing job creation at a organisations level.

Through systematically connecting advanced theoretical research with market-driven entrepreneurial action, the exhibition seeks to drive a paradigm shift: from conventional job readiness to deep-tech entrepreneurship and resilient skills ecosystems. This initiative strategically positions Technical Universities as critical nodes within national and regional innovation architectures, supporting Africa’s accelerated transition to knowledge-based, innovation-led economies.

Demonstrate Practical Applications of Entrepreneurial and Technical Education.

Showcase how technical knowledge, entrepreneurial frameworks, and quantum science-inspired research outcomes can be converted into market-ready innovations, viable startups, and scalable solutions addressing youth unemployment.

Promote Collaboration between Academia, Industry, and Policymakers.

Establish a high-impact interface where students, faculty, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers co-create actionable pathways for advancing skills development, technology transfer, and enterprise incubation.

Inspire Youth and Educational Institutions through Real-World Success Stories.

Highlight transformative case studies of innovation-driven entrepreneurship by Technical University students and faculty, offering tangible models that ignite aspiration and foster a new generation of job creators and tech innovators.

Position Technical Universities as Catalysts for Deep-Tech Entrepreneurship and Economic Transformation.

Strengthen the strategic role of Technical Universities in national and regional development by promoting advanced, quantum science-inspired research and its practical deployment in building resilient, future-oriented labor markets.

Deep-Tech Innovation and Manufacturing

Projects leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as quantum-inspired computing, smart materials, AI, IoT, and precision engineering to develop new products, processes, or platforms that stimulate job creation and industrial transformation.

Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development

Innovative business models and social enterprises focused on addressing societal challenges like youth unemployment, climate change, energy access, and sustainable urbanization, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Skills Transformation and Future-Ready Workforce Development

Solutions that redesign education and training models through digital platforms, immersive technologies (e.g., VR/AR), competency-based learning, and industry partnerships to equip youth with 21st-century skills for emerging economies.

Innovation in Agriculture, Food Systems, and Green Economies

Entrepreneurial projects applying technology and research to agriculture, food security, renewable energy, circular economy practices, and climate-smart innovations, aimed at unlocking green jobs and sustainable livelihoods.

Participation is open to:

 

Students, Alumni, and Youth Innovators

Technical University students, recent graduates, and young entrepreneurs developing practical, market-driven solutions to tackle unemployment and drive enterprise creation.

 

Faculty, Researchers, and Academic Entrepreneurs

University faculty, applied researchers, and academic project teams advancing entrepreneurial education, quantum science-inspired research, and industry-aligned innovation.

 

Industry Leaders, Startups, and Innovation Hubs

Private sector companies, startup founders, innovation hubs, and technology incubators collaborating with academia to commercialize research and expand employment opportunities.

 

Policymakers, Government Agencies, and Development Partners

National and regional policymakers, government institutions, and development organizations supporting skills development, education reform, and innovation-driven economic transformation.

 

Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Educational Institutions

Impact investors, venture capital firms, and educational institutions seeking to fund, scale, or adopt innovative models of entrepreneurship, technical education, and deep-tech enterprise development.

Projects selected for exhibition should have:

 

Innovation and Originality

Projects must demonstrate a high degree of innovation, creativity, and originality in addressing real-world challenges related to youth unemployment, skills development, or entrepreneurship.


Technical Soundness and Feasibility

Solutions must be technically viable, scientifically sound, and practically implementable, with clear potential for real-world application and scalability, including projects inspired by advanced research such as quantum science.

 

Entrepreneurial and Market Potential

Projects should exhibit strong entrepreneurial viability, including clear business models, commercialization strategies, or pathways to startup development and job creation.

 

Impact on Youth Employment and Skills Development

Priority will be given to initiatives that have measurable outcomes in creating employment opportunities, building future-ready skills, or establishing sustainable enterprises.

 

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Integration

Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate collaboration across disciplines (e.g., engineering, business, technology, sciences) and foster partnerships between academia, industry, and government.


Scalability and Sustainability

Projects must show the potential for scaling up beyond the pilot phase and must incorporate sustainability principles—environmental, economic, and social—to ensure long-term impact.

Selection Criteria Description Score (%)
1. Innovation and Originality
Uniqueness, creativity, and advancement over
existing solutions.
20%
2. Technical Soundness and Feasibility
Scientific/technical rigor, practical applicability,
and realistic execution.
20%
3. Entrepreneurial and Market Potential
Clear business model, commercial viability,
scalability potential.
20%
4. Impact on Youth Employment and
Skills Development
Contribution to job creation, skill-building,
and social inclusion.
20%
5. Collaboration and Multidisciplinary
Integration
Extent of academic-industry-government,
synergy and cross-disciplinary input.
10%
6. Scalability and Sustainability
Ability to expand beyond initial implementation
and ensure long-term impact.
10%
Bonus: Quantum Science-
Inspired Innovation
Alignment with cutting-edge research or
quantum science (optional).
5%

Notes for Participants:

  • Projects must score at least 60% overall to be considered for exhibition.
  • Bonus points (up to 5%) may be considered for exceptional alignment with Quantum Science-Inspired Research (subject to evaluator’s discretion).

Each participating individual, group or institution should submit:

A list of proposed projects (max. 5 per submission).

A short description of each project (250–300 words).

Photos or concept images, and links to demo videos or websites (if available).

Names, roles, and brief bios of team members.

Contact details of a designated group or institutional focal person.

Deadline for Submission: 15th June 2025

Do Your Submission Here

Each participating institution will be allocated a dedicated exhibition booth (3m x 3m).

Booths will include a table, chairs, power outlet, and space for roll-up banners or prototypes.

Participants must be available throughout the exhibition period (5th–7th August 2025).

Institutions are responsible for transporting their materials and equipment to the venue.

The ARC-EDS Secretariat will organize:

A virtual orientation session for all exhibitors in June 2025.

Guidance on booth setup, presentation techniques, and promotional strategies.

Opportunities to be selected for spotlight presentations, investor sessions, and media interviews.

The ARC-EDS Secretariat will organize:

Certificates will be issued to all exhibiting individuals, teams and institutions.

Selected innovations may be featured in a Post-Conference Innovation Compendium.

Promising projects may be invited for further development support through ESDEV Foundation Africa and partners.

For questions or clarifications:

Email: exhibition@arc-eds.com

Tel: +233 302 502 359

Deadline for Submission: 15th June 2025

Do Your Submission Here

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