Real-world engineering solutions creating impact across the globe
Location: Cape Coast, Ghana
Focus Area: Agricultural Processing, Clean Energy
Development of an advanced solar-powered drying technology to improve cassava processing efficiency and product quality. The system integrates innovative drying methods with renewable energy to reduce processing time, lower costs, and enhance output consistency.
This project demonstrates how research-led engineering solutions can deliver measurable impact within a short timeframe, transforming agricultural processing systems and supporting local industry.
Partners: University of Cape Coast, Aston University, King’s College London
Funding: Innovate UK (Knowledge Transfer Partnership)
Pakistan
Focus Area: Engineering Education, Capacity Building
A large-scale academic capacity-building initiative designed to transform teaching practices across higher education institutions.
Through a structured train-the-trainer model, the programme developed the capabilities of academic leaders, enabling the delivery of improved teaching standards and learning experiences for over 2.4 million students nationwide.
The project was delivered in alignment with national policy objectives and supported by international academic collaboration, demonstrating the role of engineering-led education systems in driving long-term institutional impact.
Partners: Higher Education Commission (HEC Pakistan), British Council, King’s College London, partner universities across Pakistan
Funding: British Council
Pakistan
Focus Area: Engineering Education, Capacity Building
A large-scale academic capacity-building initiative designed to transform teaching practices across higher education institutions.
Through a structured train-the-trainer model, the programme developed the capabilities of academic leaders, enabling the delivery of improved teaching standards and learning experiences for over 2.4 million students nationwide.
The project was delivered in alignment with national policy objectives and supported by international academic collaboration, demonstrating the role of engineering-led education systems in driving long-term institutional impact.
Partners: Higher Education Commission (HEC Pakistan), British Council, King’s College London, partner universities across Pakistan
Funding: British Council
Location: South Africa
Focus Area: Engineering Education, Digital Skills, Capacity Building
A capacity-building programme designed to equip young female engineering students with critical digital skills, including programming and Computer-Aided Design (CAD), to improve employability and global competitiveness.
Delivered through a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model, the programme combined international academic collaboration with practical training, supporting both student development and institutional capacity building.
The initiative also introduced project-based learning and entrepreneurship-focused approaches across participating institutions, contributing to curriculum enhancement and long-term skills development.
Partners: Higher Education Commission (HEC Pakistan), British Council, King’s College London, partner universities across Pakistan
Funding: British Council
Location: Ghana
Focus Area: Agricultural Engineering, Clean Energy
Development of an energy-efficient cocoa pod processing system designed to enhance post-harvest productivity within the cocoa value chain.
The system integrates mechanised processing with clean energy solutions to reduce manual labour, improve efficiency, and support scalable agricultural processing.
Partners: SAYeTECH, Innovate UK, Industry stakeholders
Funding: Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Location: Ghana
Focus Area: Agricultural Engineering, Clean Energy
Development of an energy-efficient cocoa pod processing system designed to enhance post-harvest productivity within the cocoa value chain.
The system integrates mechanised processing with clean energy solutions to reduce manual labour, improve efficiency, and support scalable agricultural processing.
Partners: SAYeTECH, Innovate UK, Industry stakeholders
Funding: Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Location: Ghana
Focus Area: Agricultural Engineering, Clean Energy
Development of a smart hydroponics greenhouse system designed to support precision agriculture through technology-enabled farming.
The system integrates digital monitoring, controlled growing environments, and resource-efficient methods to improve crop yield, optimise inputs, and support sustainable agricultural practices.
Partners: SAYeTECH, Innovate UK, Industry stakeholders
Funding: Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)