The 2025 ‘Engineering & Innovation’ Week celebration by the Faculty of Engineering of Ho Technical University brought together a vibrant mix of innovation, teamwork, and sustainable development under the theme “Collaborative Engineering: Inspiring Innovation for Sustainable Development.”
The week-long event, held from July 14 to 18 at the GM Afeti Auditorium, showcased the University’s commitment to hands-on education and forward-thinking solutions.
At the heart of this year’s exhibition student-led innovations, including a solar-powered tricycle, designed and built by final-year HND students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The eco-friendly prototype drew admiration from faculty, guests, and industry observers as a bold step toward sustainable mobility.
Dr. Robert Biscoff, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, described the project as a timely response to rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. Student innovators Dominic Tettey and Fautine Tagborlo shared their journey, highlighting teamwork and a desire to create solutions inspired by local realities.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Maxwell Akple, speaking during the opening ceremony, emphasized that impactful solutions emerge from interdisciplinary teamwork. “Engineering is inherently collaborative—every breakthrough is a collective effort,” he said, urging students to take advantage of seminars and partnerships that connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Christopher Mensah acknowledged the efforts of the organizing team and the active participation of attendees. He stressed the role of engineering in Ghana’s economic growth and development, noting that innovation lies at the heart of every technological advancement. “We cannot advance as a nation without placing strong emphasis on engineering education and innovation,” he stated.
Prof. Mensah reaffirmed the Vice Chancellor’s support for the initiative, describing Engineering Week as a platform that drives students toward excellence and enables them to compete at higher levels. He lauded the faculty’s dedication to nurturing future engineers.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Adwoa Boakye, a Biochemist at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, emphasised the broader scope of sustainability beyond emissions control. “Sustainable systems must be economically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally sound,” she said, encouraging young engineers to embrace failure as a step in the innovation process.
Registrar Dr. Christopher Amehoe urged students to remain disciplined and make the most of networking opportunities embedded in the week’s diverse lineup of events. These included health screenings, customer service workshops, a seminar for Women in Engineering (WINE), drone training sessions, and a grand dinner to cap off the celebration.
The Engineering & Innovation Week continues to reinforce HTU’s role in shaping the next generation of engineers—creative thinkers who are ready to tackle global challenges with local ingenuity.
