Dear Innovator,
I trust this email finds you well.
We are excited to announce the launch of Catalyze Tech 2.0, an initiative designed to support and scale locally driven innovations addressing real-life challenges across Ethiopia.
Catalyze Tech, a joint initiative by One Million Birtu and Global SDG7 Hubs, focuses on empowering enterprises that are developing productive-use energy (PUE) solutions, particularly leveraging solar and decentralized renewable technologies. The program aims to tackle key barriers faced by smallholder farmers and micro and small enterprises (MSEs), including limited energy access, high technology costs, and lack of locally adapted solutions.
Building on the success of its first cohort, Catalyze Tech 2.0 is now seeking innovative prototype designs and early-stage products that can improve productivity, increase income, and strengthen local economies. Selected innovators will receive incubation support, including:
Up to 800,000 ETB cost-sharing funding
Technical and business development support
Access to experts, partnerships, and piloting opportunities
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSxQYia7GA207UcDT4o_b754Xiyo1PKnmTx2Qt7ii87ZtIvA/viewform
Application Guideline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z_LgudhCjtiE9loKPGFQSUJ-v8hMj60U/view?usp=sharing
Deadline:
April 10, 2026
We encourage all eligible innovators, especially youth and women-led enterprises, to apply and contribute to shaping sustainable and impactful solutions.
Good luck!
I trust this email finds you well.
We are excited to announce the launch of Catalyze Tech 2.0, an initiative designed to support and scale locally driven innovations addressing real-life challenges across Ethiopia.
Catalyze Tech, a joint initiative by One Million Birtu and Global SDG7 Hubs, focuses on empowering enterprises that are developing productive-use energy (PUE) solutions, particularly leveraging solar and decentralized renewable technologies. The program aims to tackle key barriers faced by smallholder farmers and micro and small enterprises (MSEs), including limited energy access, high technology costs, and lack of locally adapted solutions.
Building on the success of its first cohort, Catalyze Tech 2.0 is now seeking innovative prototype designs and early-stage products that can improve productivity, increase income, and strengthen local economies. Selected innovators will receive incubation support, including:
Up to 800,000 ETB cost-sharing funding
Technical and business development support
Access to experts, partnerships, and piloting opportunities
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSxQYia7GA207UcDT4o_b754Xiyo1PKnmTx2Qt7ii87ZtIvA/viewform
Application Guideline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z_LgudhCjtiE9loKPGFQSUJ-v8hMj60U/view?usp=sharing
Deadline:
April 10, 2026
We encourage all eligible innovators, especially youth and women-led enterprises, to apply and contribute to shaping sustainable and impactful solutions.
Good luck!
Debate and Public Speaking Competition Successfully Conducted at BiT
[April 4, 2026 | Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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The first round of the Debate and Public Speaking Competition, organized by the English Language Improvement Center at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (ELIC-BiT) in collaboration with the Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office, was successfully conducted on Saturday.
The program began with an opening speech delivered by Dr. Amare Tesfie, the former ELIC Coordinator and current Director of the Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office, who highlighted the importance of English for international communication, as well as critical thinking and student engagement in academic environments.
A total of 15 competitors participated in the first round, including 8 debaters and 7 public speakers.
At the end of the round, 6 debate participants and 5 public speaking participants were selected to advance to the second and final round based on their performance. The evaluation was conducted using criteria such as self-confidence, grammatical accuracy, stage presence, fluency, time management, and argumentation.
The second and final round of the competition will be held in the near future, where finalists will compete for top positions, and the winners will be officially recognized and awarded.
The event successfully achieved its objective of promoting critical thinking, English communication skills, and innovation among students, and it was well received by both participants and attendees.
Information and Strategic Communication Office
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[April 4, 2026 | Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
==========================
The first round of the Debate and Public Speaking Competition, organized by the English Language Improvement Center at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (ELIC-BiT) in collaboration with the Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office, was successfully conducted on Saturday.
The program began with an opening speech delivered by Dr. Amare Tesfie, the former ELIC Coordinator and current Director of the Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office, who highlighted the importance of English for international communication, as well as critical thinking and student engagement in academic environments.
A total of 15 competitors participated in the first round, including 8 debaters and 7 public speakers.
At the end of the round, 6 debate participants and 5 public speaking participants were selected to advance to the second and final round based on their performance. The evaluation was conducted using criteria such as self-confidence, grammatical accuracy, stage presence, fluency, time management, and argumentation.
The second and final round of the competition will be held in the near future, where finalists will compete for top positions, and the winners will be officially recognized and awarded.
The event successfully achieved its objective of promoting critical thinking, English communication skills, and innovation among students, and it was well received by both participants and attendees.
Information and Strategic Communication Office
Facebook፡-- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly
Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly
Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit
Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU
LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly