The Vice Chancellor of the Gambia University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, Prof. Nazmat T. Surajudeen-Bakinde, has officially declared Innovation Week 2026 open, setting the stage for a dynamic celebration of creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas.
Under the theme “Transforming Ideas into Reality: Innovating for Now and a Better Future,” this event highlights USET’s commitment to becoming a leading hub for applied innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-driven skills.
Innovation Week is more than an event it’s a platform where:
• Ideas are nurtured
• Talents are showcased
• Partnerships are strengthened
From startup pitching sessions to panel discussions and industry engagements, students are being empowered to turn concepts into real-world solutions that contribute to national development.
The Vice Chancellor emphasized USET’s mission to produce graduates who are not just academically prepared, but also entrepreneurial, solution-driven, and ready to lead change. Through initiatives like the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab, the university continues to build a pipeline of innovators ready to shape The Gambia’s future.
A strong call was made to students to;
1. Think creatively
2. Engage actively
3. Seize every opportunity to innovate
With support from staff, partners, and stakeholders, USET Innovation Week 2026 promises to inspire the next generation of changemakers.
The future starts with an idea and at USET, ideas become reality.