Advancing Innovation, Research & Technology
Key initiatives and impact of TCC-CIMET, a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence
Innovation Challenge 2026
Engaging engineering students across Sub-Sahara Africa in a transformative innovation, design and product realization challenge.
World Engineering Day 2025
Theme: Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering
TCC-CIMET Engages Kumasi Technical Institute on Fabrication and Forming Techniques
World Engineering Day 2026
Theme:Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalisation
Innovation-driven
Elevate the digital presence with our innovation-driven approach.
Creative Approach
Building a sustainable future with a creative approach.
Technology Empowerment
Empower Inclusivity with Accessible Technology.
Collaborative teamwork
We believe that the best results are born from the synergy of diverse.
Stakeholders for TCC-CIMET
About the Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC),
UNESCO Category II Centre (C2C) of Excellence
For over half a century, the Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been a beacon of engineering research, advanced manufacturing, technology transfer, and technology entrepreneurship skill training across Africa.
Thematic Areas
Committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive future that empowers individuals from all backgrounds.
Institutional Governance and Leadership
Build strong, transparent institutions.SDG 16 • SDG 17
Digital Transformation
Adopt digital infrastructure & services.SDG 9 • SDG 4 • SDG 8
Research & Knowledge Transfer
Evidence-based solutions for sustainability.SDG 4 • SDG 9 • SDG 17
Technological Innovation
Accelerate clean & inclusive technology.SDG 9 • SDG 7
Capacity Building & Talent Acquisition
Skills development & workforce growth.SDG 4 • SDG 8 • SDG 5
Technical Assistance for Manufacturing & Technology
Improve processes & sustainable production.SDG 9 • SDG 12
Policy Making
Regulatory frameworks & public policy.SDG 16 • SDG 17
Business Development
Entrepreneurship & inclusive market growth.SDG 8 • SDG 1
Recent Activities Gallery
STEM\TVET
Precision Starts with Advanced CNC Machining
Published: 28th July, 2026
TCC-CIMET Delivers Precision-Engineered Shaft for Legendary Foods' Coconut Shredder
Published: 23rd July, 2026
TCC-CIMET and Whitefalls Energy Explore Clean Energy Transportation Initiative for KNUST
Published: 21st July, 2026
WiNE-KNUST, TCC-CIMET Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day with an Inspiring Seminar
Published: 26th June, 2026
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