LUANAR participated in the 2026 Education Joint Sector Review (EJSR) and the launch of the National Education Sector Investment Plan (NESIP) 2026–2030, showcasing its innovative research, technologies and locally developed products aimed at transforming Malawi’s agriculture and other sectors. Speaking during the launch at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Bright Msaka, said the Joint Sector Review provides an opportunity for the government and its partners to assess progress in the education sector, identify implementation gaps and agree on practical measures to accelerate progress.

During the exhibition, LUANAR showcased products including bio-fertilisers, improved seeds, organic pesticides and other research-driven innovations.

Speaking during the ministerial tour of the exhibition, LUANAR engineering student Abdusalaam Mwedadi said the university has innovations with the potential to transform lives, reduce reliance on imports and create export opportunities for Malawi.

“Some of these products have the potential to replace imported products, and others can be exported, contributing to addressing the country's foreign exchange challenges,” said Mwedadi.

LUANAR Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, echoed the student's sentiments, calling for deliberate government interventions and investment to support the scaling up of university innovations so that they can move beyond research and deliver tangible benefits to society.

LUANAR's exhibition highlighted the wealth of knowledge and practical solutions being generated within the university, making a case for stronger collaboration between academia, government and industry to turn promising innovations into products and technologies that can reach communities, strengthen local industries and contribute to Malawi's economic growth.