R&D labs in Somalia
The 311 Institute tracks 3 R&D labs in Somalia: 3 government. Most are in Mogadishu and Hargeisa, and the leading organisations include Ministry of Communications and Technology, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Wasaaradda Caafimaadka. Their main focus areas are research, marketing, computer science applications and sociology and political science.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Communications and TechnologyMinistry of Communications and Technology | Mogadishu, Somalia | Government Multidisciplinary research | Research | 2012 |
| Ministry of Information and Communication TechnologyMinistry of Information and Communication Technology | Hargeisa, Somalia | Government Public policy and analysis | Marketing, Computer Science Applications, Sociology and Political Science | 1993 |
| National Institute of Health SomaliaWasaaradda Caafimaadka | Mogadishu, Somalia | Government Healthcare and life sciences | General Health Professions, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Nutrition and Dietetics | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Somalia?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 3 active R&D labs in Somalia as of October 2026: 3 government.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Somalia?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Somalia are Ministry of Communications and Technology, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Wasaaradda Caafimaadka.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Somalia?
They cluster around Mogadishu and Hargeisa.
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