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EquipSent initiative organizes the transfer of out-of-use, but still functional laboratory equipment which can be used for teaching and research in the fields of the natural sciences and engineering. 

"They say that new cities bring with them new ideas and new experiences. I had the opportunity to venture to Rwanda’s cultural scene whilst getting some research done". Churchill Agutu invites you to come along and share his experience. 

"Rwanda’s goal to reach 100% electrification by 2024 relies heavily on off-grid electricity systems, like solar home systems and mini-grids. Based on my recent field research, this will be  a tall order for burgeoning solar home system and, especially, mini-grid companies, who face a number of challenges to scale" - writes Churchill Agutu. 

These are difficult times for many people around the globe and we are particularly worried about the consequences of Covid-19 for people in low-income countries. ETH4D therefore announces a special call for ETH4D Research Challenges that helps to prevent the spread of an infectious disease in African countries or to mitigate their negative impact on people’s health or livelihoods.

The research group at the Functional Materials Laboratory at ETH is currently developing low-​cost and easy-​to-build solutions to fight the global COVID-​19 disease that could also benefit low-​ and middle-​income countries.