Electronic & Communications (E&C)
The E&C Division drives Botswana’s digital future by developing local technologies, smart devices and communication platforms. We bridge research with real‑world solutions—from the country’s first electronics manufacturing plant to wireless sensor networks that power industries and communities. Our mission is to create home‑grown innovation that supports economic growth, digital transformation and equal access to technology.

Electronics Innovation & R&D
Designing consumer and industrial products, developing control electronics, and boosting device performance.
- Concept → prototype → test
- Embedded & control systems

Manufacturing & Commercialisation
Botswana’s first electronics plant: assembly, testing and scaling products from lab to market.
- Pilot runs and quality assurance
- Test jigs and certification support

Wireless Sensor Networks & Analytics
Deploying platforms for agriculture, water quality, traffic and environment—powered by localised servers.
- Edge devices & gateways
- Smart dashboards & alerts
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Why E&C @ BITRI?
Local design + manufacturing + connectivity to deliver end‑to‑end solutions for Botswana.

Connectivity Solutions
Expanding access via TV White Space and strengthening communication infrastructure for communities.
- Backhaul planning & spectrum use
- Community network pilots

Consultancy & Technical Advisory
Expert support to accelerate stakeholder projects and ensure market readiness.
- Compliance, standards and trials
- Roadmaps to deployment
Product Design & Development
From concept to prototype and market-ready solutions.
Electronics Manufacturing
Assembly, testing and commercialisation of products.
Research & Consultancy
Technical advisory to help stakeholders accelerate projects.
Technology Transfer
Deployment, maintenance and scaling of innovations.
Custom Solutions
Tailored embedded systems and smart devices for industry challenges.
Key innovations

Seding Smart Solar Lights
Locally designed and deployed (v2, v2.5, v3) for resilient lighting.

Wireless Sensor Networks
Data-driven decisions across agriculture, sanitation and environmental monitoring.

Water Quality Monitoring
Developed with WUC for nationwide deployment and management.
Partner with the E&C Division
From concept to connected communities—let’s build it locally.