8th EARIMA International Conference, 17- 20 November 2026, Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda
Theme of the Conference:
"Advancing Research and Innovation Management for African Socio-Economic Transformation"
Sub-themes of the Conference:
Advancing Research and Innovation in Health Systems in Africa
Pathways to Impactful Research and Innovation in Africa
Pathways to Professionalisation of Research and Innovation Management in Africa
Research and Innovation Management in Bio-manufacturing
Research and Innovation Management in the Era of AI
Technology Transfer Management for Industrial Development
News & Events
2026 EARIMA Conference in Kigali: Deadline for Abstracts Extended to 30 Sept. 2026
Link to abstract form submission: https://forms.gle/gHfh65GY9pmeRbLBA Extended Deadline for abstract submission: 30th September 2026 Email: secretariat@earima.net Mobile: +255 768 511 556
Main & Sub-themes of the 8th EARIMA International Conference in Collaboration with UNITED for Health Rwanda, 17-20th Nov 2026 at Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda
Main Theme: Advancing Research and Innovation Management for African Socio-Economic Transformation Sub-themes: Link to abstract form submission: https://forms.gle/gHfh65GY9pmeRbLBA New Deadline for abstract submission: 30th September 2026
Information to Abstract Authors
2026 EARIMA Conference in Collaboration with UNITED for Health 17-20 November 2026 at Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda Main theme of the conference: Advancing Research and
About
Eastern Africa Research and Innovation Management Association (EARIMA) is a non-profit professional association of research and innovation managers in Eastern Africa. EARIMA provides a platform for a strong regional network of research and innovation practitioners with the aim of strengthening individual and institutional capabilities in research and innovation management across the region.
Strategic priorities
Global partnerships and alliances
To develop and nurture mutually beneficial links with national and international sister associations and organizations, exploring membership opportunities and collaboration avenues to enhance EARIMA’s reach and impact.
Vision
To be the best international association for excellence in research and innovation management, administration and development of the profession.
Mission
To develop, define and promote international best practices in research and innovation management, administration, knowledge transfer and growth of the research enterprise.
Motto
Supporting advances in research and innovation worldwide.
