Science and Technology Programme
Public understanding of science, technology and innovation
The Logel science and Technology outreach programme is aimed at propelling young persons intentions for science, technology and engineering careers. The program engages the youth across the country by providing face-to-face connections that bring together students, out-of-school youth on the one hand and, scientists and technologists, researchers, innovation role models, policy makers and industrialists.
Program goals
During the incubation period, incubate-es will be able to enjoy subsidized ready-to-use office space and shared facilities to reduce their cost of business so that they may direct their resources towards research and development activities.
- Equip young people with practical science and technology skills.
- Publicly promote science and technology.
- Bridge the gap between students, youth-led farmer groups, researchers and industry.
- Motivate youth of all ages and walks of life into science, technology, innovation, agriculture and entrepreneurship careers.
- Deliberately and diligently work towards reducing the current high rates of rural-urban migration by the youth
Activities
During the incubation period, incubate-es will be able to enjoy subsidized ready-to-use office space and shared facilities to reduce their cost of business so that they may direct their resources towards research and development activities.
- Career guidance to propel the youth interests in agriculture, science, Technology and Engineering careers.
- Organize and hold annual stakeholders week events during which various kinds of social marketing and awareness raising on S&T issues will take place including awarding of prizes to winners, run-ups and participants.
- A gender Science and Technology campaign for the girl-child designed to clearly communicate to all stakeholders the objectives and the content of the program and especially the empowering opportunities available through it.
- Engage the youth in identifying, planning for and implementing innovative and gainful projects in the areas of climate change, innovative commercial farming, renewable energy and natural resources management.
- Engage especially the rural youth to access and benefit from opportunities in the renewable energy sector, ICTs and other relevant technologies to address climate change, agricultural and other environmental challenges in their respective communities
Vision
A society of diversified populations which are prosperous through harnessing technology development, innovation and entrepreneurship
Our Mission
To ensure that diverse populations become prosperous through harnessing technology development, innovation and entrepreneurship.