About STICE
Background
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) invites scientists, researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry practitioners, Masters and PhD students, and development partners to submit abstracts and full research papers for presentation and publication during the 10th Science, Technology and Innovation Conference and Exhibitions (10th STICE), held in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of COSTECH.
The 10th STICE serves as a national and international platform for sharing research findings, innovative solutions, and policy-relevant evidence to support the realization of Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (DIRA 2050). Accepted abstracts, will be invited to submit full manuscripts, which upon successful peer review will be supported for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present their work during the two-day conference.
Objectives
- Align STI Priorities with Vision 2050 Goals: Explore how STI can drive key national aspirations such as industrialization, inclusive growth, youth employment, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
- Showcase STI Achievements: Highlight local innovations, research outcomes, and creative solutions from Tanzanian institutions and innovators that address national challenges.
- Strengthen Multi-Sectoral Collaboration: Engage academia, government, private sector, development partners, and civil society in shaping a collaborative STI ecosystem.
- Identify Policy and Investment Gaps: Discuss policy bottlenecks, financing challenges, and capacity gaps hindering STI development and propose solutions.
- Launch NISSTI: launch the NISSTI as strategic tool to monitor STI performance aligned with Vision 2050.
- Launch of COSTECH STI Complex in Dodoma: with modern offices, labs, and innovation spaces that strengthen collaboration, policy engagement, and access to STI resources.
