University of Kara

The University of Kara is Togo’s second public university, a growing, multidisciplinary institution founded in 1999 and opened in 2004. Its research model combines laboratories and doctoral training with an institutional research-and-innovation directorate that supports project development, external partnerships, knowledge transfer, and engagement with socioeconomic stakeholders. Located in northern Togo, the university is positioned to connect academic expertise with regional development priorities and professional training needs, while international collaborations broaden its reach. Research is supported through competitive public funding in Togo and international partnerships, including cooperation with France’s IRD. The university also highlights incubation, patenting, startup formation, and commercialization support as part of its innovation ecosystem.