Our Mission
The Sena Institute of Technology Foundation (SITF) raises funds to fund groundbreaking research and innovation in Ghana and across the continent. We are a fundraising organization committed to enabling scientists to tackle Africa’s most pressing challenges.
Who We Support
SITF funds research-driven institutes and centers in Ghana and across the African continent. Our partnerships with international institutions amplify SITF’s partners impact through collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
How Your Donations Support Research
Capital Infrastructure
Fund critical infrastructure and laboratory equipment that enable cutting-edge research in biodiversity, genomics, drug discovery, and marine sciences.
Research and Development
Support groundbreaking research in biodiversity conservation, drug discovery, metagenomics, environmental screening, and women’s health innovation.
International Exchange
Enable international scholars to visit partner centers for training and collaboration. Help scientists build global partnerships and attract world-class expertise to Ghana.
Scientific Seminars
Sponsor conferences, seminars, and workshops that accelerate African research collaboration, share discoveries, and build continental research networks.
Student Scholarships
Support talented local students whose financial circumstances might limit their access to world-class science education at leading research centers.
Our Impact Model
We fund five critical areas: research advancement, infrastructure development, international collaboration, scientific seminars and knowledge-sharing, and student scholarships. Each grant category directly strengthens SITF’s partners to conduct world-class research.
Institutional
Support
1
Partner Research Institute
5
Supported Universities
6
Local High schools
Training
Support
18+
International Seminars and Conferences
13+
International Scholars Exchanged
170+
Local undergraduate and Lecturers Trained
3000+
High School Students trained
R & D
Support
600+
Plants Documented
200+
Marine Documented
2
Antimicrobial Plants Identified
12
Uterine Fibroid Biobank
Funding
Support
$1M+
Equipment Donations
9+
International Grants
500K
Grants and Donations
Our Pledge
The Sena Institute of Technology Foundation (SITF) is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through science, technology, innovation, and education. We believe that research excellence and knowledge sharing are fundamental to creating a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. SITF commits to using every donation to advance scientific excellence in service of the Sustainable Development Goals. We measure impact not just in papers published, but in lives improved, communities strengthened, and Africa’s role as a leader in global science.
Partners
