Research Services in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Institute Of Agricultural Research

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research-(EIAR ) The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research is one of the oldest and largest agricultural research institutes in Africa. EIAR was established in 1966 by proclamation. It was then called the Institute of Agricultural Research(IAR). In 1997 it was designated the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization( EARO ). At the moment, the institute is renamed the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research ( EIAR ). EIAR has made tremendous efforts to build the national capacity of doing agricultural research and produce and introduce improved technologies focusing on fostering agricultural growth and development in the country. Mission EIAR’s mission is to conduct research that will provide market-competitive agricultural technologies that will contribute to increased agricultural productivity and nutrition quality, sustainable food security, economic development, and conservation of the integrity of natural resources and the environment. Vision EIAR aspires to see improved livelihoods for all Ethiopians engaged in agriculture, agro-pastoralism, and pastoralism through market-competitive agricultural technologies. Mandates · Generation and adaptation of improved agricultural technologies · Demonstration and popularization of improved technologies · Multiplication and provision of source technologies Values EIAR sustains the commitments included in the following set of core values: · Excellence · Effectiveness · Quality · Integrity and professionalism · Tolerance and mutual respect · Social responsibility and public services · Initiative · Partnership

1001 to 5000 staff

Ethiopian Economics Association

Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) is an independent and non-partisan organization engaged in economic research, training and public dialogue.

11 to 50 staff

Bahir Dar University

Nestled in the beautiful town of Bahir Dar at the shore of Lake Tana and the Blue Nile River, Bahir Dar University (BDU) is established by merging two former higher education institutions; namely the Bahir Dar polytechnic and Bahir Dar Teachers’ College which had been established in 1963 and 1972 respectively. Those two HEIs were merged to form Bahir Dar University in G.C. BDU is now among the largest universities in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia with a student population of over 40 thousand in its 340 programs (104 Undergraduate and 225 Postgraduate programs- of which 170 are second degree and 55 are third degree) and 7 Specialty and 4 Certificate programs). It has 1638 academic staff on duty (of whom 278 are with PhD, 1028 are with MA/MSc, 69 with Specialty and Subspecialty and the remaining 266 are with BA/BSc degree). BDU has now 793 academic staff members on study leave. It has 4893 administrative and support staff. The university has now five Colleges, two Faculties, four Institutes, two Schools, two Academies and nine fully functioning campuses. Vision: Becoming one of the ten premier research universities in Africa by 2025. Mission: Contributing substantially to the nation and beyond through high quality education, research and community services. Motto: Wisdom at the Source of the Blue Nile Guiding Values: Pursuit of wisdom, Excellence, Innovation, Social Responsibility, Diversity and Internationalization. As BDU is aspiring to become a research intensive university, it has already given special attention to the establishment of Research Centres in some selected areas. Hence the University has now 12 Research Centres: BDU has already been chosen as Center of Excellence in some key fields:* National Center of Excellence (CoE) in: 1. Teacher Education & Leadership Studies 2. Textile Engineering,* Regional Center of Excellence (CoE) in: 1. Land Administration 2. Maritime 3. Disaster Risk Mgt. & Food Security Studies

5001 to 10000 staff

Hararghe Health Research Hhr

HHR developed from a collaboration between LSHTM and Haramaya University to establish the Child Health, Pregnancy and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) programme in Ethiopia,

51 to 200 staff

Green Professional Service Plc

Green Professional Service (GPS) is consulting and data collection, processing and analytics company based in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

11 to 50 staff

Nisir Research, Training And Development Consulting Plc

NISIR Research, Training, and Development Consult is a data, research and technical advisory firm. NISIR has extensive experience in data collection and development research in Africa.

11 to 50 staff

Paradigm Center For Scientific Research, Consultancy And Training

Paradigm Center for Research, Consultancy, and Training provides objective, carefully researched analysis on governance and social justice, regional peace and security, democracy and human rights, migration and refugee issues, gender, vulnerability, and inclusiveness in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. It strives to discharge institutional responsibility to bring knowledge-based societal transformation by influencing government policies and other relevant national and regional stakeholders. MEET OUR TEAM We Each are Experts in our Areas Our experts are from diversified fields and are leading academics and practitioners in their areas of specialization. Our team of experts comprises Human rights, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Migration Studies, Gender Studies, Law, Human Geography, and GIS.

11 to 50 staff

Alephtav Consultancy And Trading Plc

Our mission is to provide simple, quality, tailored, and affordable solutions to build resilient communities and governments globally by transforming challenges into sustainable projects through excellence in leadership, innovation, and research.

11 to 50 staff

Ethiopian Institute Of Agricultural Reasearch

10001+ staff

Gotera Analytics

Gotera Analytics is a data analytics, Evaluation, and research company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We help our clients by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data using various tools and methods. We also provide training and consultancy on data management and analysis, Evaluation, Electronic data collection application design, and research methods. We research various topics that can contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Our mission is to be the premier partner for organizations seeking data-driven growth in Ethiopia. We have a team of experienced and qualified Data managers, data analysts, evaluators, Programmers, and researchers who are passionate about data and its potential to make a positive impact. We work with various clients from different sectors, such as government, non-governmental organizations, private companies, academic institutions, and international agencies.

1 to 10 staff

Qrb Labs

QRB Labs ICT Solutions PLC, a company established in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, was founded in 2021 by entrepreneurs of Ethiopian origin. We offer data center services to international clients, focusing on location-agnostic high-energy computations such as Bitcoin mining, and AI model training. QRB is a customer of Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) and procures surplus hydroelectric power, commonly referred to as “stranded” energy, to operate scalable modular data centers. These data centers are strategically located within EEP substations across Ethiopia. The company plans to expand to two other African countries. QRB Labs is a founding member of the Green Africa Mining Alliance.

1 to 10 staff

Great Vision Consultancy Services Gvcs Plc, Ethiopia

Great Vision Consultancy Service (GVCS) PLC is an independent and professional consultancy, training and research private firm which is working on value additions of humanitarian project services’. GVCS PLC intends to give a considerable benefit to the quality and timeliness satisfaction of the organizations who work with us. Abided by our critical values through committed work accomplishments, we promise to provide at most customers satisfaction. Our highly qualified, experienced, multidisciplinary and certified professionals are the basic assets we rely on to do so and as such. GVCS PLC envisions seeing people who are free from any forms of sufferings, including sufferings from consequences of project mishandlings. The company caters to add critical values to the efforts of our customers regarding quality, relevance, effectiveness and credibility of programs by ensuring cross cutting issues such as gender, environment and sustainability. For more details please visit

11 to 50 staff

Dolphin Consulting Service

We provide various consultancy services like project feasibility studies, baseline surveys, evaluations, assessments, research and the like for private, public and non governmental organizations

11 to 50 staff

Social Net Consulting Snc

Social NET Consulting (SNC) is a research and training consulting firm established by highly motivated, vibrant and responsible professionals with extensive work experience and educational training in the social sciences fields. SNC specializes in conducting research, providing human capital development trainings at various levels and facilitating the development of tailor-made organizational working documents, which help civil society organizations to grow and achieve their objectives. SNC has experts and well-experienced professionals specializing in a variety of specific development areas and has been predominantly operating in Ethiopia since its establishment. SNC strives to equip citizens and civil society organizations with the necessary soft and hard skills to enable them thrive through challenges and increase their creativity so as to respond to inevitable demands effectively. So far, SNC have had the privilege to work with a number of local and international civil society organizations to tap into indigenous wisdom and global knowledge and skill and help them achieve their goals.

1 to 10 staff

Eitex

501 to 1000 staff

Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute - Ebi

We ensure that the country’s biodiversity and the associated community knowledge are properly conserved and sustainably utilized, and the country and its communities get fair and equitable share of the benefits arising from their utilization.

501 to 1000 staff

Beles Tech

Beles Technologies is a pioneering initiative established with a transformative vision: to propel cactus pear farming and utilization in Ethiopia’s Tigray region into a model of sustainable development and economic growth. Rooted in a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, we aim to harness the underutilized potential of cactus pear, turning it into a key resource that can drive economic advancement, enhance livelihoods, and support ecological sustainability. At the core of our work is an emphasis on Research and Development. We conduct extensive research on cactus pear genetics, sustainable farming techniques, and pest and disease management, enabling small-scale and commercial farmers to increase productivity and resilience. Through our demonstration farms, we showcase efficient farming practices, helping farmers learn and adopt methods that improve crop yields and align with environmental goals. Beles Technologies also emphasizes Capacity Building and Training for farmers, investors, and policymakers. We organize workshops and training programs to disseminate best practices in cactus pear cultivation, product development, and market strategies, ensuring that local communities are equipped to benefit from cactus pear as a viable and profitable resource. Our commitment to Commercialization and Investment Promotion further supports this mission by facilitating investment opportunities in cactus pear-based industries and expanding market channels for cactus pear-derived products. Through strategic partnerships with local and international research institutions, universities, and government bodies, we drive collaboration and resource-sharing initiatives that amplify the impact of our work.

11 to 50 staff

Ethio Premier Consults Plc

Ethio Premier consults is a private limited company registered as per Ethiopian commercial registration and business licensing law. We are involved in business and Investment and social sciences consultancy. Ethio Premier consults also provide conveyance and custom clearance services and work to satisfy customer needs by providing tailored services through our holistic approach. In our firm, with our full-time and network of dedicated professional employees that have many years of experience working at government, international and local private organizations as well as NGOs are ready to impart their experience to serve and guide you achieve your target.

11 to 50 staff

March Research Center, Mekelle University

MARCH Research Center-MU Established on the 29th of August 2016, the MARCH Research Center at Mekelle University has evolved into a leading hub for implementation research tackling critical public health challenges. By applying evidence-driven approaches, the Center meaningfully contributes to advance scientific knowledge, inform policies, and deliver solutions that make a lasting impact on communities. Trusted in all its collaborative endeavors, evident in its multiple externally funded projects, the Center has pooled resources from funders and partners across the globe, bringing tangible changes to conflict-affected and resource-limited settings, particularly by strengthening health systems in northern Ethiopia and beyond. It works in tandem with regional health bureaus and health facilities, even during times of conflict and siege. This signifies its dedication, reliability, and service to communities in need even in the hardest times. Guided by principles of global partnership, organizational learning, and digital innovation for social change, MARCH Research Center integrates multidisciplinary expertise into all its work, from designing projects to delivering impactful solutions. Its strong commitment to empowerment continues to enable many young scholars to build their capacities at the PhD and Postdoctoral levels, significantly contributing to their professional and institutional growth. The Center’s commitment in nurturing researchers and thought leaders has practically proven to highly fruitful, with its members now emerging as influential figures at national and international stages in both research and leadership. Its multidisciplinary, forward-looking team places innovation and digital technology at the heart of data-driven solutions for societal challenges. To this end, it established a dedicated Digital Health Center and collaborates with partners on AI projects to improve healthcare delivery. The Center continues to pursue advancements in digital heal

51 to 200 staff

Armauer Hansen Research Institute

Background The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is a medical research institute established in 1970 by the Government of Ethiopia in collaboration with Save the Children Organizations of Norway and Sweden, and University of Bergen. It was named after the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). ARHI was initially established to investigate the pathogenesis and human immune responses of leprosy. However, it undertakes medical research in a wide range of diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, antimicrobial resistance, HIV various cancers, and other non-communicable conditions. By the council of Ministers, Regulation Number 530/2023, when AHRI was restructured, in addition to the tasks and responsibilities it had previously, it was mandated to include traditional and modern medicine research and pharmaceutical industry development sectors.

501 to 1000 staff

Oromia Agricultural Research Institute Oari

About Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (IQQO) Established on July 7, 2001 by proclamation No.44/2001 of Caffee Oromia, the Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (IQQO) is the leading regional institution dedicated to solving agricultural challenges through science, innovation, and farmer-centered research. With 17 research centers across diverse agro-ecologies, IQQO conducts applied and strategic research in: Crop Production Coffee & Tea Livestock Natural Resources Agricultural Engineering 🥗 Food Science 🧪 Crop Protection Socioeconomics & Extension Technology Multiplication Our food science laboratory at headquarters and tissue culture facility at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center support cutting-edge solutions for farmers and pastoral communities. Through demand-driven, cost-effective technologies, IQQO contributes to food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development in Oromia and beyond. We emphasize participatory, result-oriented research tailored to rapidly changing internal and external conditions—ensuring impact where it matters most. Finfine, Ethiopia +251 11 470 7102 +251 11 470 7126 info@iqqo.gov.et P.O.Box: 81265

5001 to 10000 staff

Eam Social Affair Consulting Plc

EAM social affair consulting PLC was founded in October 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a Private Limited Company (PLC) and licensed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Since then, the firm experienced in consulting socio-economic data collection activities for academic research and project assessment at various stages. EAM’s works together with multi-disciplined professionals in project management, economics, agriculture, statistics, food security, and disaster risk management. We have a wide variety of experience and knowledge that stick to monitoring and evaluation systems, commitment to carrying out our social corporate responsibility, and enthusiasm towards reliable data. As data collection is the process and an art that needs adaptive and innovative thinking for valuable services to get tangible information on the socio-economic projects.

11 to 50 staff

Jarco Consulting

JaRco is an international development research firm based in Ethiopia and Washington DC area. We specialize in data collection, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), and technical assistance for development and humanitarian programming across Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa.

11 to 50 staff

Medical Research Lounge Mrl

The Medical Research Lounge is a platform where clinicians and researches meet regularly both online and in an informal venue to learn from each other. Through the process, we aim to provide assistance to clinicians to develop their clinical encounter and observation in to a scientific paper, develop research ideas in to term proposals, finalize an on-going research work and develop grant writing and application skill. By gathering a wide range of professionals, we assist clinicians to get the opportunity to involve in collaborative multicenter studies and work with senior researchers in a practical research and also find research apprenticeship. At our lounge, members can access free online serial short trainings on research method, epidemiology and biostatistics and attend research presentation on current issues. We aim to actively engage a broad member of the medical society in problem solving scientific researches!

11 to 50 staff