USET-DST: Engineering Solutions, Innovation, and Enterprise Development
USET Development Services and Training (USET-DST) is the business and commercial arm of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET), delivering engineering solutions, technical consultancy, manufacturing services, and professional training to industry, government, and development partners across The Gambia and the West African region.
Who We Are
USET-DST was established as a company limited by guarantee under the Gambia Companies Act of 2013, serving as the commercial and enterprise subsidiary of USET. The company supports the university’s entrepreneurial mandate by providing engineering, manufacturing, consulting, and technical training services to industry and public sector institutions.
By combining research, development and innovation (RD&I) with industry-oriented expertise, USET-DST provides bespoke solutions that respond to evolving technological and market challenges.
Our Mission
To support clients and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and business services that are innovative, industry-responsive, and aligned with the strategic goals of organizations and development institutions.
Our Vision
To emerge as a leading provider of engineering and business solutions in the West African sub-region.
Core Values
USET-DST’s operations are guided by five foundational principles:
- Resourcefulness – leveraging technical expertise and innovation to solve complex challenges
- Enterprise – promoting entrepreneurial approaches to engineering and business services
- Novelty – developing creative and original technical solutions
- Transcendence – delivering innovative responses that transform client operations
- Partnership – building strong collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
The organization operates according to triple-bottom-line principles that integrate:
- People (social impact)
- Planet (environmentally responsible design)
- Profit (sustainable enterprise development)