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CEBE-UGHE Med Tech Accelerator East Africa/InnoHeza Organized Workshop

The InnoHeza Workshop, organized by CEBE/UGHE Med Tech Accelerator East Africa in partnership with Stanford Biodesign, promotes biomedical innovation and global health equity in East Africa. On March 20, 2026, the team presented a uterine suction tamponade device for postpartum haemorrhage, receiving feedback ahead of its first-in-human study in Rwanda to improve outcomes and save lives.

Establishing Sustainable Prosthetic Liner Fabrication and Clinical Certification in East Africa/Rwanda/UR-CEBE

The Rwanda Prosthetic Training Mission at University of Rwanda CEBE in Kigali Innovation City trained clinicians in prosthetic care and silicone liner fabrication, promoting local production capacity and expanding access to affordable prosthetic services in Rwanda and nearby regions.

Interview for Applicants to the eHealth Master's Program and the Rehabilitation & Mobility Master's Program

On 4–5 March 2026, CEBE interviewed candidates for the University of Rwanda Master’s programs in E-Health and Rehabilitation & Mobility, assessing academics, experience, motivation, and problem-solving to equip graduates with skills for technology-driven healthcare and patient mobility.

Assistive Technology Innovations

Empowering communities through affordable rehabilitation solutions

Draping and lamination laboratory

Modern industrial laboratory equipped with automated machinery and conveyor systems

Digital and Signal Processing Hub

A computer lab that providing access to computers and digital tools to enhance learning, and practical skills for education

Tele-rehabilitation

Tele-rehabilitation lab equipped with multiple monitors, computers, and workstations for digital therapy and guidance.

More about Life at CEBE

Highlighted Main Activities

Innovative Training

Empowering students with practical and industry-ready skills.

Welcome to CEBE

Advancing Biomedical Engineering and eHealth research across Africa.

Digital Innovation

Advanced Rehabilitation Through Digital Innovation Workshop

Research Proposal Presentation 2026

A researcher presents her proposal to a panel for academic review and evaluation.

Hands-On 3D Printing Workshop

Participants engage in an interactive 3D printing session, observing and learning practical material-handling techniques.

Artificial Intelligence Symposium

Three-day symposium exploring the latest advances in AI for healthcare, featuring presentations from researchers across Africa.

Students at CEBE

Building the future of biomedical engineering, reabilitation & mobility, and eHealth innovation

Graduates

Continuing Students

Advanced Professional Courses

Our Impact

Transforming lives through excellence

84.6% +

Overall employment rate

CEBE program is a highly successful capacity-building initiative, delivering consistent, measurable, and sustainable employability outcomes. By achieving an overall employment rate exceeding 84.6%, CEBE has significantly enhanced professional readiness, workforce integration, and career progression for its beneficiaries.

Our graduates contribute meaningfully to national development goals, institutional strengthening, and knowledge-based economic growth across the East African Community and beyond.

620+ Trained

80%+ In Healthcare

100% PhD & Post-doc are serving at UR

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Degree Programmes

Programmes that will create a research HUB and train African engineers.

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Our Facilities

CEBE Laboratory, libraries and smart classrooms.

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Facts & Figures

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Program Duration

MSc Program in Health Informatics

Specialized training in digital health transformation.

2 years Masters

MSc PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (BME)

Program focused on advanced rehabilitation technology and engineering solutions.

2 years Masters

Msc in Rehabilitation And Mobility Sciences

Specialized program designed to deliver practical rehabilitation and mobility skills.

2 years Masters

Health Technology Management (HTM)

Short course for telemedicine tools and remote health systems.

3 Months Short

Hospital Design

Essential training for e-health systems compliance and safety.

3 Months Short

Design Engineering of Biomaterials for Medical Devices

Training in modern digital health and monitoring technologies.

3 Months Short