R&D labs in Rwanda
The 311 Institute tracks 3 R&D labs in Rwanda: 2 government and 1 university. Most are in Kigali, and the leading organisations include Carnegie Mellon University, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda and Rwanda Forensic Institute. Their main focus areas are engineering, ict, infectious diseases and public health, environmental and occupational health.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 3 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Statistics of RwandaNational Institute of Statistics of Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Economics and Econometrics | 2005 |
| Rwanda Forensic InstituteRwanda Forensic Institute | Kigali, Rwanda | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine | 2023 |
| Carnegie Mellon University AfricaCarnegie Mellon University | Kigali, Rwanda | University Technology | Engineering, ICT | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Rwanda?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 3 active R&D labs in Rwanda as of October 2026: 2 government and 1 university.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Rwanda?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Rwanda are Carnegie Mellon University, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda and Rwanda Forensic Institute.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Rwanda?
They cluster around Kigali.
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