01/09/2026
University of Gondar, ADG Engineering and Technologies, and City of Gondar Sign “Gondar Triangle Model” Tripartite MoU to Advance Innovation and Development
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The University of Gondar, African Development Group (ADG) Engineering and Technologies, and the City of Gondar have signed a tripartite “Gondar Triangle Model” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration among academia, industry, and the public sector. The MoU was signed by Dr. Asrat Atsedeweyn, the former President of the University of Gondar; Eng. Aynshet Gelagay, representing ADG Engineering and Technologies; and H.E Chalachew Dagnew Kebede, the Mayor of the City of Gondar, participating as a key development and implementation partner.
The agreement, signed on July 13, 2026, establishes a framework for the three partners to work together in areas of mutual interest, including research and innovation, knowledge and technology transfer, capacity building, professional development, consultancy, and the development of practical solutions to local and national challenges.
This initiative was introduced by the former President of the University of Gondar, Dr. Asrat Atsedeweyn , and further advanced through continued discussions and collaboration under the leadership of the current President, Dr. Yechale Kebede. Building on this shared vision, the University of Gondar will contribute its academic expertise, research capacity, and human resources; ADG Engineering and Technologies will bring industry expertise, engineering knowledge, and technological solutions; while the City of Gondar will provide a vital platform for turning innovative ideas into practical solutions for urban and community development.
Through this partnership, new opportunities are also expected to be created for students, researchers, academics, engineers, professionals, and innovators through joint projects, practical training, knowledge exchange, technology-based initiatives, and professional mobility.
Importantly, this tripartite partnership seeks to bridge the gap between knowledge generation, technological innovation, and practical implementation. By bringing academia, industry, and government together, the initiative can help connect research findings and engineering expertise with practical development priorities and tangible benefits for the community.
The partnership also aligns with broader efforts to advance science, technology, engineering, and innovation (STI) and promote sustainable, knowledge-based development.
The signing of the “Gondar Triangle Model” MoU marks more than the beginning of institutional cooperation. It represents a strategic partnership connecting the University of Gondar’s academic and research capacity, ADG Engineering and Technologies’ technical product development and deployment expertise, and the City of Gondar’s development priorities toward fostering innovation and creating meaningful real-world impact.
The University of Gondar, ADG Engineering and Technologies, and the City of Gondar look forward to transforming this strategic partnership into concrete projects, innovative solutions, and sustainable development outcomes that will benefit Gondar and beyond.
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Devoted to Excellence!
Public Relations and Communications Executive
September 1, 2026