The Centre for Technology Transfer and Skills Development (CTTSD) and the K-Innovation Hub at Kumasi Technical University proudly celebrate the remarkable achievement of Mr. Salifu Iddrisu, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student, who has been honoured as the Student Scientist / Innovator of the Year at the Ghana Tertiary Awards 2025.
This highly competitive national award places Salifu among Ghana’s most outstanding young innovators. Selected from thousands of students across more than 340 tertiary institutions, he distinguished himself through his exceptional contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy technologies, and STEM-driven innovation.
Salifu’s work reflects a keen ability to identify real-world challenges and engineer practical, technology-driven solutions. His impressive innovation portfolio includes:
Air Quality Monitoring Systems – low-cost solutions for real-time environmental assessment
Firefighting and Rescue Robots – robotics innovations designed to support emergency responders
AI-Powered Solar Irrigation Systems – intelligent technologies integrating renewable energy and precision agriculture
Hydroponics Farming Innovations – soil-less agriculture systems enhancing food security
Additional Community-Focused Engineering Prototypes – demonstrating creativity, technical mastery, and problem-solving ability
👉 Explore his full project portfolio here: https://salif-icc.framer.ai/projects
This national honour follows his earlier recognition as Innovator of the Year at the KsTU SRC Excellence Awards 2025, affirming his sustained excellence and commitment to engineering-based solutions that make real impact.
CTTSD and the K-Innovation Hub extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Salifu Iddrisu for this outstanding national recognition. His achievement reflects the transformative potential of nurturing young innovators and the growing impact of KsTU’s innovation ecosystem.
We look forward to supporting his continued growth and future contributions to engineering and technology in Ghana.
The Centre for Technology Transfer and Skills Development (CTTSD) serves as KsTU’s engine for applied research, innovation support, and skills advancement. The Centre focuses on accelerating technology adoption, strengthening university–industry collaboration, and equipping students with practical competencies for the modern workforce.
Complementing this mandate, the K-Innovation Hub provides a creative space for student innovators and entrepreneurs to develop prototypes, receive mentorship, collaborate across disciplines, and transform ideas into viable solutions. Together, CTTSD and the Hub drive KsTU’s commitment to fostering innovation, digital readiness, and technology-driven problem-solving among students and staff.
