Foresight Institute of
Research and Translation
...aspiring to uniquely contribute to a high quality of life for the people of Rwanda and other African Countries
Founded
2018
Lives Impacted
1M+
Divisions
7 Specialized
Our Commitment
We provide innovative research and
transformative solutions.
Simulate Interest
Stimulate interest in life science research and other relevant disciplines among the academic community, graduate students, and the public.
Wealth & Job Creation
Promote wealth and job creation, translate and disseminate research findings to support the well-being of people and economic growth.
Collaboration
Cooperate and partner with relevant government and non-governmental agencies to promote research and translation for the public good.
Capacity Building
Promote postgraduate and postdoctoral training, support capacity development, collaboration, networking, and global exchange.
Empowering Africa’s Future since 2018
A trusted institution with a multidisciplinary approach to research and development, delivering impactful solutions in health, economy, environment, and agriculture.
Certified
Excellence
Impactful
Solutions
Strategic Framework
Our Strategic Pillars
To achieve our vision, we operate through these core pillars that guide every initiative and research endeavor.
Knowledge Creation
Pioneering new research frameworks to drive African development.
Teaching & Inspiration
Empowering the next generation of researchers and innovators.
Innovation & Translation
Translating complex research into real-world sustainable solutions.
Socioeconomic Transformation
Accelerating progress through strategic sector support.
Development Ecosystem
Fostering collaborative environments for sustainable growth.
Our Objectives
Translating vision into actionable outcomes across Rwanda and beyond.
Promote research and translation of findings for development in Rwanda.
Develop critical productive capacity to support facilities for growing and accelerating key sector programmes.
Engage students, scientists, technology experts and relevant stakeholders in creative research and productivity.
Deploy innovative strategies in support of food security, healthcare and technology use adoption.
Promote and produce 'Made in Rwanda' products for the export economy.
Offer professional and consultancy services that promote research, learning and translation.
Establish collaborations and networks with relevant government agencies and organizations sharing similar aspirations and goals.
The Institute
Our Research and
Training Divisions
The Institute is composed of these Seven (7) Multidisciplinary Research and Training Divisions, dedicated to generating evidence that informs Africa’s development.
Life Science and Humanity (LSH)
Advancing health research while preserving human values and ethical frameworks across Africa.
Water, Food and Agriculture (WFA)
Driving sustainable agricultural practices and water management for regional food security.
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Fostering technical innovation and infrastructure engineering for the next generation.
Social and Management Sciences (SMS)
Analyzing societal dynamics and management structures to optimize development outcomes.
Environment, Earth and Space (EES)
Exploring planetary health and space science to protect our natural ecosystem.
Training, Education and Development (TED)
Empowering professionals through high-level capacity building and skill development.
Research, Management, Innovation and Translation (ReMIT)
The core engine for translating research findings into real-world sustainable solutions.
Work Process
How We Deliver
Sustainable Impact
Research Design and Planning
We create innovative research frameworks to address Africa’s most pressing challenges.
Resource Mobilization and Collaboration
We source expertise, funding, and partnerships to drive impactful research initiatives.
Testing and Validation
We ensure the highest quality and reliability of research outcomes through rigorous testing.
Implementation and Impact Translation
We translate research findings into real-world solutions for sustainable development.
Upcoming Events
Join Our Community
Participate in groundbreaking research events, workshops, and webinars shaping Africa's future.
Building Stronger Agricultural Value Chains from Farm to Market
Speaker: Prof. Mrs Adebusola Adepoju
Linking Agriculture to Agenda 2063 and National 2050 Development Goals
Speaker: TBC
FIRAT Offers USD 200,000 SnapGenius Research Facility to Boost Research Excellence in African Universities
The Foresight Institute of Research and Translation (FIRAT) announces a major continental research infrastructure support initiative valued at approximately USD 200,000, aimed at strengthening research productivity across 17 African universities.
SnapGenius: The Ultimate Research Workspace for Students
Struggling with your thesis or dissertation analysis? SnapGenius brings survey design, data analysis, and writing into one seamless workspace.
12th EDCTP Forum: Rwanda Hosts Premier Global Health Research Partnership Conference
The 12th EDCTP Forum brings together over 1,200 global health researchers in Kigali, marking Rwanda's emergence as a leading hub for health research partnerships.
FIRAT Rwanda Leads Global Effort to Establish Public Health Pharmacology
FIRAT Rwanda announces the publication of a landmark article in Discover Medicine establishing Public Health Pharmacology as a distinct discipline.
Latest Research & Webinars
Stay updated with our most recent scientific sessions and research findings.
How Local Governance Can Transform Farming Systems
The Mosquito Extinction Engine: Can CRISPR End Malaria Forever?
How Drosophila Research Drives Drug Discovery | Prof. Ruben Artero
Beyond CRISPR: The "Search & Replace" Tool Editing Life Itself
Outsmarting Our Own DNA
How CRISPR Actually Works: Rewriting the Code of Human Life
What if Our Best Defense Was Hidden Inside Ancient Bacteria? (The CRISPR Story)
The Molecular Scissors Cas9 Mechanism
SnapGenius Launch Event: The New Era of Research | Built by FIRAT
Opportunities Hidden in Africa’s Agricultural Crisis | Dr. Idris Badiru
From PhD Research to Clinical Biochemist: A Scientist’s Career Path 🧬 | Dr. Ridwan Ibrahim
Mental Health is a Human Right: Bridging the Gap in LMICs
The Truth About Your Teeth: Top Myths Debunked by Experts (November Edition)(Live Webinar)
Why Gender Equality and Youth Inclusion Matter in Modern Farming
How Technology Is Transforming Modern Agriculture 🌾 | Live with Dr. Ismail Muritala
How Agriculture Drives Agenda 2063 & National Development Goals
Building Profitable Agri Value Chains for Sustainable Growth
The Importance of Oral Hygiene: Expert Tips for a Healthy Smile (Live Webinar)
Bridging Research and Community Solutions in Mental Health | Mental Health Dialogue Series Launch
How to Find and Clean Your Digital Footprint | Online Privacy Guide (S1E3)
The Nurses’ Diary |
Influenza A Virus in Africa | Genome & Therapy Insights (Live Webinar)
The Nurses’ Diary | Burnout and Mental Health: How Nurses Cope Under Pressure
Month 6 | Reporting and Presenting Research Findings | Research Webinar Series
How to Spot Online Scams & Threats Before You Click | Every Click Counts (S1E2)
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep5 | Bridging the Gap: Elevating Mothers’ Voices for Better Healthcare.
The Nurses’ Diary | A Day with the Nurses
Mechanisms of blood glucose regulation during murine Trypanosomiasis (Live Webinar)
LIVE Replay: The Nurses’ Diary | Global Nursing Voices, Stories & Innovations Launch
Month 5 | Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing | Research Webinar Series
Cats Can Get Alzheimer’s?! (Latest Scientific Breakthroughs)
What is Cyberspace? A Beginner's Guide to the Digital World | The Digital Watchtower (S1E1)
Create Your Personal Online Safety Plan | Digital Watchtower Community Forum (S1E6)
Top Cybersecurity Tools for Everyday Protection | Easy Security Tips (S1E5)
The Psychology of a Hacker: Understanding Cybercrime to Stay Safe (S1E4)
Month 4 | Descriptive Statistics & Data Visualization in Biostatistics | Research Methodology Series
Building Research Capacity in Nigeria: Drosophila Insights (Live Webinar)
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep4 | Scaling Up Antenatal Services in LMICs
The Ageing of a Stem Cell Niche: Surprising Discoveries & Common Themes in Developmental Biology
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep3 | Preconception Care
Month 3 | Data Collection, Measurement & Sample Size Determination | Research Webinar Series
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep2 | Early Years, Big Impact - Managing Child Health Risks (0-5)
My Vaccine Research Story
Month 2 | Study Design and Sampling Methods Explained | Research Methodology Series
Month 1 | Introduction to Research Methodology and Biostatistics | Research Webinar Series
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep1 | Safe Births, Stronger Futures: Reimagining Maternal Health in LMICs
Insights into infectious diseases immunomodulation
The Role of Fundamental Research in Driving Innovation in Africa
Why Microbes Are Winning & The Role of Fundamental Research! 🦠
Genomic Insights into Marburg Virus in Rwanda
Drosophila and Organoids as a Model System in Biomedicine
Drosophila melanogaster: Solution for Research in Low Resource Settings
Tiny Flies, Big Impact: Drosophila melanogaster in Toxicological Research
From Flies to Mice: Understanding Diabetes & Parkinson's Disease
Discovering Disease Insights: Drosophila in Biomedical Research
Precision medicine: Drosophila for personalised cancer treatment
How Local Governance Can Transform Farming Systems
The Mosquito Extinction Engine: Can CRISPR End Malaria Forever?
How Drosophila Research Drives Drug Discovery | Prof. Ruben Artero
Beyond CRISPR: The "Search & Replace" Tool Editing Life Itself
Outsmarting Our Own DNA
How CRISPR Actually Works: Rewriting the Code of Human Life
What if Our Best Defense Was Hidden Inside Ancient Bacteria? (The CRISPR Story)
The Molecular Scissors Cas9 Mechanism
SnapGenius Launch Event: The New Era of Research | Built by FIRAT
Opportunities Hidden in Africa’s Agricultural Crisis | Dr. Idris Badiru
From PhD Research to Clinical Biochemist: A Scientist’s Career Path 🧬 | Dr. Ridwan Ibrahim
Mental Health is a Human Right: Bridging the Gap in LMICs
The Truth About Your Teeth: Top Myths Debunked by Experts (November Edition)(Live Webinar)
Why Gender Equality and Youth Inclusion Matter in Modern Farming
How Technology Is Transforming Modern Agriculture 🌾 | Live with Dr. Ismail Muritala
How Agriculture Drives Agenda 2063 & National Development Goals
Building Profitable Agri Value Chains for Sustainable Growth
The Importance of Oral Hygiene: Expert Tips for a Healthy Smile (Live Webinar)
Bridging Research and Community Solutions in Mental Health | Mental Health Dialogue Series Launch
How to Find and Clean Your Digital Footprint | Online Privacy Guide (S1E3)
The Nurses’ Diary |
Influenza A Virus in Africa | Genome & Therapy Insights (Live Webinar)
The Nurses’ Diary | Burnout and Mental Health: How Nurses Cope Under Pressure
Month 6 | Reporting and Presenting Research Findings | Research Webinar Series
How to Spot Online Scams & Threats Before You Click | Every Click Counts (S1E2)
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep5 | Bridging the Gap: Elevating Mothers’ Voices for Better Healthcare.
The Nurses’ Diary | A Day with the Nurses
Mechanisms of blood glucose regulation during murine Trypanosomiasis (Live Webinar)
LIVE Replay: The Nurses’ Diary | Global Nursing Voices, Stories & Innovations Launch
Month 5 | Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing | Research Webinar Series
Cats Can Get Alzheimer’s?! (Latest Scientific Breakthroughs)
What is Cyberspace? A Beginner's Guide to the Digital World | The Digital Watchtower (S1E1)
Create Your Personal Online Safety Plan | Digital Watchtower Community Forum (S1E6)
Top Cybersecurity Tools for Everyday Protection | Easy Security Tips (S1E5)
The Psychology of a Hacker: Understanding Cybercrime to Stay Safe (S1E4)
Month 4 | Descriptive Statistics & Data Visualization in Biostatistics | Research Methodology Series
Building Research Capacity in Nigeria: Drosophila Insights (Live Webinar)
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep4 | Scaling Up Antenatal Services in LMICs
The Ageing of a Stem Cell Niche: Surprising Discoveries & Common Themes in Developmental Biology
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep3 | Preconception Care
Month 3 | Data Collection, Measurement & Sample Size Determination | Research Webinar Series
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep2 | Early Years, Big Impact - Managing Child Health Risks (0-5)
My Vaccine Research Story
Month 2 | Study Design and Sampling Methods Explained | Research Methodology Series
Month 1 | Introduction to Research Methodology and Biostatistics | Research Webinar Series
🔴 MNCH Dialogue Series – Ep1 | Safe Births, Stronger Futures: Reimagining Maternal Health in LMICs
Insights into infectious diseases immunomodulation
The Role of Fundamental Research in Driving Innovation in Africa
Why Microbes Are Winning & The Role of Fundamental Research! 🦠
Genomic Insights into Marburg Virus in Rwanda
Drosophila and Organoids as a Model System in Biomedicine
Drosophila melanogaster: Solution for Research in Low Resource Settings
Tiny Flies, Big Impact: Drosophila melanogaster in Toxicological Research
From Flies to Mice: Understanding Diabetes & Parkinson's Disease
Discovering Disease Insights: Drosophila in Biomedical Research
Precision medicine: Drosophila for personalised cancer treatment
Our Ecosystem
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Office Address
93, KK 31 Avenue, Gikondo- Kigali, Rwanda
Email Address
support@firat.rw
Phone Number
+250 798 284 100