WINDHOEK, 18 March 2025 – Namibia has taken a significant leap in financial education and market intelligence with the official launch of the Bloomberg Finance Lab at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), A collaborative initiative between NUST, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), the Bloomberg Finance Lab is a first for Africa and is set to revolutionise financial literacy, research, and investment training in the country. 

These are some of the start-ups incubated under the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP).

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), recently established a Tech Transfer Office under its Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP), with the mandate to facilitate academic research and commercial applications. For this reason, the University is strategically raising awareness about the commercialisation of research amongst staff, students, industry partners, and the general public. 

…preparing the nation for the future

In a world where technology has become embedded in everything we do, it comes as no surprise that universities are expected to take the lead in shaping the future that is upon us. As the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) transcends its role as an educational institution, its forward-thinking approach inculcates a national culture of innovation, rightfully strengthening the vital link between academia and industry.

[Shenzhen, China, January 16, 2024] Team Namibia was crowned the global Champion of the 3rd Seeds for the Future Tech4Good Global Competition.