DIEH

Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub

INES-Ruhengeri · Musanze, Northern Province · Rwanda · 2026–2030 · 6 Faculties · 40+ Programs

900
Total m²
4
Floors
6
Official Labs
150+
Co-Work Seats
34
CCTV Cameras
RWF 1.77B
Total Budget
DIEH Vision — INES-Ruhengeri Digital Hub
VR / AR · ESPORT · GAMING LAB
TELEMEDICINE & DIGITAL HEALTH SIM
HYBRID GLOBAL CLASSROOM · 80 SEATS
AI · DATA SCIENCE · CLOUD COMPUTING
CYBERSECURITY · BLOCKCHAIN · DIGITAL TRUST
FOOD SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB

? RDC — GROUND FLOOR

  • Entrance Hall & Reception
  • Co-Working (150+ innovators)
  • Coffee & Networking Lounge
  • Server Room / MDF
  • Utility & Electrical

? FLOOR 1 — LABS A & B

  • ? ICT & Innovation Lab
  • AI, Data Science & Cloud Computing
  • ? Digital Fabrication (Fab) Lab
  • ? Engineering & Survey Lab
  • IoT, Maker/Prototype · Electronics Workshop
  • AI Research Pod (studio)

? FLOOR 2 — LABS C, D & BIZ

  • ? Health Technology & Medical Simulation Lab
  • ? Food Science & Biotechnology Lab
  • Entrepreneurship Studio
  • Startup Incubation Pods ×4
  • Law & Policy Study Zone

? FLOOR 3 — LABS E & F + SHOWCASE

  • ? Media, Creative Arts & Digital Content Lab
  • VR/AR · ESPORT · Gaming · Video · Podcast
  • Smart Presentation & Demo Room
  • ? Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Digital Trust Lab
  • Faculty Research Lounge

BUILDING SPECS

Total Gross Area900 m²
Footprint per Floor~225 m²
Number of Floors4 (RDC + F1 + F2 + F3)
Floor-to-Floor Height3.2–3.5 m
Total Building Height~14 m
Structural SystemReinforced Concrete Frame
Roof SystemsSolar PV + Water Tank + ACs
AccessibilityRamp + Elevator provision

6 OFFICIAL LABS

? ICT & Innovation Lab (F1)72 m²
? Digital Fabrication Lab / Fab Lab (F1)72 m² (shared)
? Engineering & Survey Lab (F1)72 m² (shared)
? Food Science & Biotechnology Lab (F2)18 m²
? Health Tech & Medical Simulation Lab (F2)72 m²
? Media, Creative Arts & Digital Content Lab (F3)26 m²
Co-Working Innovation Floor (RDC)110 m² / 120+ seats
Smart Demo & Conference Room (F3)68 m² / 60 seats

ICT INFRASTRUCTURE

Fiber Entry (ISP)FO-OS2 12-core Armored
Backbone RiserFO-OM3 6-core per floor
Horizontal CablingCAT6A UTP 23AWG (LSZH)
CCTV CablingCAT6 UTP PoE (IEEE 802.3at)
WiFi StandardWiFi 6E · 802.11ax APs
Network Drops240+ (data) + 30 CCTV
UPS / BackupInverter + Battery + Generator
Solar PV (roof)H1Z2Z2-K DC + String Inverter

BUDGET SUMMARY (RWF)

RDC · GROUND FLOOR — 225 m² · 15m × 15m · Public Entry Level
ENTRANCE HALL & RECEPTION 36 m² · Public Zone RECEPTION DESK ? RAMP ? WiFi-6 AP 2× CCTV · Access Ctrl MAIN CO-WORKING & OPEN INNOVATION FLOOR 110 m² · 120+ Innovators WiFi-6 AP WiFi-6 AP ? Floor-box power · 6× CCTV · 40+ CAT6A drops COFFEE · NETWORKING & INFORMAL LEARNING 24 m² · Lounge Zone ? WiFi · 2× CAT6A · display screen CORRIDOR & STAIRCASE ~17 m² CCTV CONTROL ROOM 14 m² · NVR · 32-ch · 24/7 Surveillance CAT6A?NVR RESTROOMS 18 m² · Accessible UTILITY & ELECTRICAL 15 m² SERVER ROOM MDF · 18 m² ODF · Switches · UPS FO-OS2? ? MAIN ENTRANCE ISP FO-OS2 REG NYY-J 15.0 m 15.0 m ? N
Public/Entry
Co-Working
Coffee Lounge
Server / MDF
Utility
WC
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FLOOR 1 — ? ICT & INNOVATION LAB · ? DIGITAL FAB LAB · ? ENGINEERING & SURVEY LAB
? ICT & INNOVATION LAB AI · DATA SCIENCE & CLOUD COMPUTING LAB 72 m² · 20 workstations · GPU servers · AI/Cybersecurity training SMART BOARD / PROJECTION WALL WiFi-6 AP AI RESEARCH POD STUDIO 17 m² · Studio Small group research · 4 seats ? DIGITAL FAB LAB · ENGINEERING & SURVEY LAB IOT · ENGINEERING & MAKER / PROTOTYPE LAB 72 m² · 3D printers · CNC · Laser cutter · Robotics · Total stations · Drone 3D PRINTERS ×4 FDM · Resin IoT BOARDS · Sensors Arduino · RPi · ESP32 ? WiFi-6 AP · 20+ CAT6A · 5× Power tracks · CCTV ×2 ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP 15 m² · Studio Soldering · PCB design Oscilloscopes · tools IDF RACK · 8 m² RESTROOMS 17 m² · Accessible CORRIDOR · STAIRCASE — 30 m² ? FIBER RISER (FO-OM3) 15.0 m 15.0 m ? N
? ICT & Innovation Lab
? Fab Lab + Engineering & Survey Lab
AI Research Pod (studio)
Electronics Workshop (studio)
IDF Rack
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FLOOR 2 — HEALTH TECH · BIOMEDICAL · PHARMACY · FOOD SCIENCE & BIOTECH · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · LAW & POLICY
? HEALTH TECHNOLOGY & MEDICAL SIMULATION LAB HEALTH TECH · BIOMEDICAL & PHARMACY SIMULATION ZONE 72 m² · Sim beds · Telemedicine · Diagnostics · VR stations SIM BED 1 SIM BED 2 SIM BED 3 VR /AR Station ? WiFi-6 AP · 18 CAT6A · 3× CCTV · CAT6-PoE ? FOOD SCI & BIOTECH LAB FOOD SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB 18 m² · Studio Zone Microscopes Incubator Ferment. Cold Store NYM-J 2.5mm² · CAT6A · 16A MCB Fume hood · autoclave · PPE ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIO & STARTUP INCUBATION 60 m² · Open studio + 4 incubation pods OPEN STUDIO Whiteboard walls · Tables Pitching area POD A ~8 m² POD B ~8 m² ? WiFi-6 · 12 CAT6A · 2× CCTV · smart TV · whiteboards PODS C & D 2× 8 m² · Startup studios CAT6A · power · display LAW · POLICY & DIGITAL GOVERNANCE 18 m² · Study Zone CAT6A · WiFi · Bookshelves IDF RACK 8 m² RESTROOMS · 17 m² CORRIDOR · STAIRCASE — 26 m² ? FIBER RISER (FO-OM3) 15.0 m ? N
Health/Medical Sim Lab
Food Science & Biotech Lab
Startup Studio & Pods
Law & Policy Zone
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FLOOR 3 — CYBERSECURITY · BLOCKCHAIN · SMART DEMO · MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS & DIGITAL CONTENT LAB
SMART PRESENTATION DEMO & CONFERENCE ROOM 68 m² · 60 seats · Hybrid global classroom STAGE / PODIUM · LED WALL · 4K ? WiFi-6 · 4× HDMI over CAT6A · PTZ cameras · PoE · acoustic panels DEMO BREAKOUT STUDIO 18 m² · VIP / Media CAT6A · HDMI · recording CYBERSECURITY · BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL TRUST LAB 72 m² · 20 workstations · SOC simulation SOC MONITORING WALL — 6× HD Screens Blockchain Nodes (simulation) ? WiFi-6 · 24 CAT6A · isolated VLAN · HSM hardware ? MEDIA & CREATIVE ARTS LAB MEDIA · CREATIVE ARTS & DIGITAL CONTENT LAB 26 m² · Studio Zone 4K Cameras Podcast Studio VR/AR Headsets ESPORT / Gaming Edit Workstations · LED Studio Lights CAT6A · HDMI-over-CAT6A · NYM-J 2.5mm² FACULTY RESEARCH LOUNGE 21 m² · Desks · Library access · CAT6A IDF + SERVER EXT. 12 m² RESTROOMS · 15 m² CORRIDOR — 19 m² ? ROOF: Solar PV (H1Z2Z2-K DC) · Water Tank · Inverter · ACs Condensers ? FIBER RISER TOP 15.0 m ? N
Demo/Conference
Cyber/Blockchain Lab
Media & Creative Arts Lab
Faculty Research
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? CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE — COMPLETE SPECIFICATION

F3 F2 F1 RDC ROOF: Solar PV · String Combiner ? Inverter · Water Tank · AC Condensers H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² DC INVERTER DC?AC NYM-J 3×4mm² FO-OM3 RISER IDF F3 IDF F2 IDF F1 MDF/SERVER RM FO-OS2 12-core Armored (from ISP / RECO) Trench 600mm deep · 50mm HDPE duct · Warning tape Entry sleeve (fire-stopped) REG Power: NYY-J 4×25mm² · 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE CAT6A UTP 23AWG (data drops F3) CAT6 PoE (CCTV cameras F3) CAT6A UTP 23AWG (data drops F2) CAT6 PoE (CCTV F2) BELDEN 9501 (alarm/access ctrl) CAT6A UTP 23AWG (data drops F1) CAT6 PoE (CCTV F1) NYY-J 4×10mm² (sub-DB RDC) · NYM-J 2.5mm² sockets NYY-J POWER RISER FTP-CTRL AC Fiber (FO) CAT6A Data PoE (CCTV) AC Power Solar DC Alarm/Ctrl

CABLE TYPES & SPECIFICATIONS

Cable ID Full Specification Application in DIEH Routing Standard
FO-OS2 Single-mode 9/125µm, 12-core armored ISP entry ? MDF/Server Room (outdoor backbone) 600mm deep trench · 50mm HDPE duct · fire-stop at wall IEC 60793-2-50 · OS2
FO-OM3 Multi-mode 50/125µm, 6-core, aqua sheath MDF ? IDF per floor (riser backbone) 50mm trunking in riser shaft · J-hooks every 500mm IEC 60793-2-10 · OM3
CAT6A UTP 23AWG Cat6A LSZH · 10GBase-T All data drops (PC/phones/printers per room) 20mm rigid PVC conduit or 100×50mm trunking TIA-568-C.2-1 · ISO 11801 Class EA
CAT6-POE UTP Cat6 24AWG LSZH · IEEE 802.3at (30W) All IP cameras (PoE powered) · max 90m per run 20mm conduit · separate from AC power cables IEEE 802.3at Type 2
NYY-J 25mm² PVC 4-core 25mm² copper armored REG/RECO main grid feed ? MDB ground floor 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE duct underground IEC 60502 · RSB Rwanda
NYY-J 10mm² PVC 4-core 10mm² Sub-distribution boards per floor In rigid conduit · power riser shaft IEC 60502
NYM-J 4mm² 3-core 4mm² flexible copper AC units (condensers + indoor), inverter output 25mm rigid conduit · ceiling/wall IEC 60227
NYM-J 2.5mm² 3-core 2.5mm² All socket outlets (lab benches, offices) 25mm conduit · skirting trunking IEC 60227
NYM-J 1.5mm² 3-core 1.5mm² All lighting circuits per floor 20mm ceiling conduit IEC 60227
H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² Solar DC single-core UV-resistant 1.5kV DC Solar panels ? string combiner ? MPPT inverter UV UPVC conduit on roof · clipped every 300mm · MC4 connectors EN 50618 / IEC 62930
H1Z2Z2-K 70mm² Flexible DC high-current solar cable Battery bank ? inverter DC bus (short run, high current) Max 2m flexible conduit · 200A fuse EN 50618
GY 16mm² Green/yellow 16mm² single-core Main earthing conductor · building main earth bar Exposed/labeled · to 2× copper-clad steel earth rods IEC 60364 · TN-S system
BELDEN 9501 2-core 22AWG shielded alarm cable Door sensors, motion detectors, fire alarm loops 20mm dedicated conduit · separate from data UL Listed
FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² 2-core screened control cable AC thermostat control signal (indoor ? wall thermostat) 20mm separate conduit from AC power cable IEC 60228

EXTERNAL CABLE ENTRY — STEP BY STEP

Step Location / Path Cable Protection
1 ISP pole or underground manhole (outside boundary wall) FO-OS2 12-core Direct-burial armored — no conduit needed outside
2 Entry through boundary wall (300mm above ground) FO-OS2 20mm HDPE duct · sealed with fire-stop putty
3 Compound trench (depth 600mm · sand bedding) FO-OS2 50mm HDPE orange duct · warning tape 150mm above
4 Building wall penetration (sleeve hole) FO-OS2 100mm PVC sleeve · fire-rated silicone seal
5 Vertical riser to MDF/Server Room Splice FO-OS2 ? FO-OM3 50mm trunking · J-hooks every 500mm in shaft
6 ODF panel in MDF room (ground floor) SC/APC (OS2 side) · LC/PC (OM3 side) Fiber splice tray · 1.5m slack loop
7 REG power from street · underground NYY-J 4×25mm² armored 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE · yellow warning tape
8 Generator outside (3m from building) ? ATS panel NYY-J 4×16mm² Separate duct from utility feed · labeled GENERATOR

PER-ROOM CABLING SUMMARY

Room / Zone Data Cabling CCTV / PoE Power Circuits Special Cables
Entrance Hall & Reception 2× CAT6A drops · WiFi-6 AP 2× CAT6-PoE cameras NYM-J 2.5mm² sockets · 1.5mm² lighting BELDEN 9501 (access ctrl) · Intercom 2-core
Co-Working (150+ seats) 40+ CAT6A · floor boxes · 3× WiFi AP 6× CAT6-PoE cameras NYM-J 2.5mm² (floor socket boxes) · 1.5mm² lights Emergency lighting NYM-J 1.5mm² red-sheath
Coffee & Networking Lounge 2× CAT6A · WiFi AP 1× CAT6-PoE camera NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² Display screen HDMI over CAT6A
Server Room / MDF ODF (OS2+OM3) · 48-port CAT6A patch panel 1× CAT6-PoE (with audio) NYM-J 3×4mm² (UPS input) · 3×2.5mm² (sockets) GY 16mm² main earth bar · precision AC NYM 4mm²
AI, Data Science & Cloud Lab 25× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP 2× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² (bench sockets) · 4mm² (AC unit) FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² (AC thermostat)
IoT, Engineering & Maker Lab 20× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP 2× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² (bench sockets) · dedicated 4mm² per 3D printer Power tracks 32A · fused bench outlets
Health Tech & Pharmacy Sim 18× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP 3× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² · 4mm² (AC) Nurse call 2-core · medical gas alarm cable
Entrepreneurship Studio + Pods 12× CAT6A (studio+pods) · 1× WiFi AP 2× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² lighting HDMI over CAT6A (display screen per pod)
Law & Policy Study Zone 4× CAT6A · WiFi AP 1× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm²
Smart Demo & Conference 8× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP 4× CAT6-PoE (PTZ + fixed) NYM-J 2.5mm² · 4mm² (AC) · ceiling socket (projector) 4× HDMI over CAT6A · audio snake · dimmer 1.5mm²
Cybersecurity & Blockchain Lab 24× CAT6A (isolated VLAN) · 2× WiFi-6 AP 3× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² · 4mm² STP CAT6A for SOC isolation · RS485 (monitoring)
Faculty Research Lounge 6× CAT6A · 1× WiFi AP 1× CAT6-PoE NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm²
Roof — Solar Array RS485 (irradiance sensor) 2× CAT6-PoE (outdoor IP67) H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² DC · GY 6mm² bonding MC4 connectors · string fuses · SPD type II
Roof — AC Condensers (per unit) FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² (thermostat) NYM-J 3×4mm² per unit · 20A MCB at SDB RS485 Modbus to BMS controller
Roof — Water Tank & Pump RS485 (level sensor) NYM-J 3×2.5mm² (pump) · 16A MCB BELDEN 2-core float switch · pressure switch
PROGRAMS & DEPARTMENTS EMPOWERED BY DIEH
All 6 faculties · 40+ programs · 1 Language Centre · 1 Career Guidance Centre benefit from the Hub infrastructure

?? SCIENCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Computer Science BSc
  • Statistics Applied to Economy
  • Computer System Technology
  • Computer Applications
  • Domestic Electricity
  • Software Engineering MSc
  • Information Sciences & Library Management
  • Land Management and Valuation
  • Valuation & Property Management MSc
  • Land Administration Management MSc
Primary labs: AI/Data Lab (F1) · IoT Lab (F1) · Co-Working (RDC)

? ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

  • Civil Engineering
  • Biotechnologies
  • Land Survey
  • Architecture
  • Water Engineering
  • Masonry · Welding · Domestic Plumbing · Surveying
  • Food Science & Technology MSc
  • Geo-Informatics MSc
  • Construction Technology & Management MSc
  • Geotechnical Engineering MSc
  • Electrical Power Engineering BSc
  • Renewable Energy Engineering BSc
  • Crop Production BSc
Primary labs: IoT/Maker Lab (F1) · Demo Room (F3) · Co-Working (RDC)

?? ECONOMICS, SOCIAL SCIENCES & MANAGEMENT

  • Applied Economics
  • Enterprises Management
  • Microfinance
  • Taxation
  • Cooperatives Management
  • Entrepreneurship & SME's Management
Primary labs: Entrepreneurship Studio & Pods (F2) · Co-Working (RDC) · Demo Room (F3)

?? EDUCATION

  • French and English
  • Biology and Chemistry BEd
  • Mathematics and Physics BEd
  • Mathematics and Computer Science BEd
Primary: Demo & Conference Room (F3) · AI Lab (F1) · Co-Working (RDC)

? LAW & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

  • Law
  • Public Administration & Good Governance
  • Applied Criminal Law Master
Primary: Law & Policy Study Zone (F2) · Cybersecurity Lab (F3) · Co-Working (RDC)

?? HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
  • Biomedical Laboratory Sciences MSc
  • Pharmacy BSc
  • Anaesthesia BSc
  • Midwifery BSc
  • General Nursing BSc
  • Nursing Adv. Diploma
  • Midwifery Adv. Diploma
Primary: Health Tech & Pharmacy Sim Zone (F2) · Pharmacy Studio (F2)

?? SUPPORT CENTRES

  • Language Centre — French · English · Kinyarwanda
  • Career Guidance Centre — CV workshops · mock interviews
  • Research & Innovation Office — faculty projects
  • Library & Digital Resources — e-library access
  • Student Associations & Clubs — tech, business, health
Locations: Co-Working (RDC) · Coffee Lounge (RDC) · Faculty Research Lounge (F3)

? THE 6 LABS — WHO THEY SERVE

  • ? ICT & Innovation Lab (F1) — Advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, networking ? CS, Software Eng, Statistics, ICT
  • ? Digital Fabrication Lab (F1) — Prototyping, robotics, electronics ? Eng, Electrical, Renewable Energy, CS
  • ? Engineering & Survey Lab (F1) — Civil eng, surveying, structural testing ? Civil, Survey, Architecture, Geo-informatics
  • ? Food Science & Biotech Lab (F2) — Food processing, microbiology, biotechnology ? Biotech, Crop Prod, Food Sci (MSc)
  • ? Health Tech & Medical Sim Lab (F2) — Simulation, diagnostics, telemedicine ? Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Biomedical, Anaesthesia
  • ? Media, Creative Arts & Digital Content Lab (F3) — Video, podcast, VR/AR, ESPORT, gaming, marketing ? Education, Entrepreneurship, all faculties
  • Co-Working (RDC) · Demo Room (F3) · Coffee Lounge (RDC) ? All 40+ programs, 24/7 open access
One building — six world-class labs — every student at INES-Ruhengeri
BUILDING CROSS-SECTION — INTERACTIVE CONCEPT DIAGRAM
? Full 4-Floor Building Concept — This interactive cross-section shows all floors of the Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub (DIEH) at INES-Ruhengeri, Musanze. Click any floor zone to highlight it. The diagram replaces the original single-floor sketch and reflects the actual 4-floor, 900 m² building program with all cabling paths, fiber riser, power distribution, and solar roof systems.
INVERTER Battery Bank Water Tank ROOF — Solar PV · Inverter · Battery · Water Tank · AC Condensers F3 F2 F1 RDC Smart Demo & Conference 68 m² · 60 seats · Hybrid Global Classroom LED Wall · PTZ cameras · HDMI-over-CAT6A · Faculty Lounge Cybersecurity · Blockchain Lab 72 m² · SOC wall · 20 workstations · HSM Isolated VLAN · CAT6A STP · Digital Trust Adjacent: ? Media & Creative Arts Lab (VR/AR · ESPORT · Video) ? MEDIA CREATIVE ARTS LAB 26 m² VR·ESPORT·Video ? Health Tech & Medical Simulation Lab 72 m² · Sim beds · Telemedicine · Diagnostics · VR CAT6A · PoE · Nurse call · ECG monitors · Pharmacy Also on F2: ? Food Science & Biotechnology Lab (25m²) Microscopes · Autoclave · Fermentation · Cold storage Entrepreneurship Studio 60 m² · 4 Incubation Pods · Open Studio CAT6A · WiFi-6 · Pods A-D · pitching screen Law & Policy Study Zone 18 m² AI · Data Science & Cloud Computing Lab 72 m² · 20 GPU workstations · AI Research Pod CAT6A × 25 · STP for AI isolation · WiFi-6 × 2 IoT · Engineering & Maker / Prototype Lab 72 m² · 3D printers · IoT boards · fab benches CAT6A × 20 · power tracks · Electronics Workshop IDF RACK + WC · Corridor ~30 m² Entrance Hall & Reception 36 m² · ? Accessible Co-Working & Open Innovation Floor 110 m² · 120+ Innovators · 32+ CAT6A drops 3× WiFi-6 AP · 6× CCTV · floor socket boxes Coffee & Networking Lounge 24 m² SERVER ROOM MDF · 18 m² ODF · UPS · Racks FO-OM3 RISER · IDF F3 FO-OM3 RISER · IDF F2 FO-OM3 RISER · IDF F1 MDF / SERVER ROOM ISP FO-OS2 NYY-J Power Riser 15.0 m 3.2m 3.2m 3.2m 3.5m DIEH · INES-RUHENGERI · MUSANZE · NORTHERN PROVINCE · RWANDA · 2026–2030 CLICK ANY ROOM TO VIEW DETAILS IN THE FLOOR PLAN TABS ABOVE
?? From Single-Sketch to 4-Floor Reality
The original single-floor concept sketch has evolved into a fully specified 4-floor building (900 m²) with 12+ specialized labs and studios, comprehensive fiber/power/solar cabling, accessibility features (ramps, accessible restrooms), and a program serving 6 faculties + 40+ academic programs. All original elements (reception, co-working, coffee corner, maker lab, server room) are preserved and properly sized.
SPECIALIZED LABORATORIES — EQUIPMENT & INNOVATION MANDATE
The Hub will feature six specialized laboratories and innovation spaces designed to empower every faculty of INES-Ruhengeri. Each lab is equipped to professional standard with a dedicated manager and 3-year operational budget.
1 · ICT & INNOVATION LAB
For advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, and networking training. Equipped with high-performance GPU workstations, a rack server for AI/virtual lab hosting, smart boards, and licensed AI software. This lab is the core of the hub — serving Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, and all ICT-related programs.
# Equipment / Materials Qty Unit (RWF) Total (RWF)
1 High-performance desktops (Core i7, 16GB RAM, SSD) 100 1,200,000 120,000,000
2 Network switches (48-port managed) 2 1,200,000 2,400,000
3 Rack server for AI/virtual lab hosting 1 8,000,000 8,000,000
4 Network router/firewall appliance 2 1,500,000 3,000,000
5 Structured cabling, racks & installation 1 3,000,000 3,000,000
6 AI & software development licenses 50 300,000 15,000,000
7 Cybersecurity training platform licenses 25 200,000 5,000,000
8 Smart boards / interactive digital screens 4 3,500,000 14,000,000
9 Instructor workstation (high-end PC) 4 1,500,000 6,000,000
10 Student desks · Ergonomic chairs · UPS · Inverter 100+ 32,850,000
LAB TOTAL 209,250,000
2 · DIGITAL FABRICATION LAB (FAB LAB)
Enabling prototyping, robotics, and electronics innovation. Industrial-grade 3D printers, a laser cutter, CNC milling, and robotics kits give Engineering, Computer Science, and Renewable Energy students hands-on manufacturing capability aligned with Rwanda's industrial vision.
# Equipment Qty Unit Total (RWF)
1 Industrial 3D printers 3 10,000,000 30,000,000
2 Laser cutting machine 1 22,000,000 22,000,000
3 CNC milling machine 1 24,000,000 24,000,000
4 Electronics prototyping kits (Arduino, RPi, sensors) 20 400,000 8,000,000
5 Robotics development kits 10 650,000 6,500,000
6 Safety equipment & ventilation system 1 5,599,600 5,599,600
7 Workbenches and fabrication tables 10 1,000,000 10,000,000
LAB TOTAL 106,099,600
3 · ENGINEERING & SURVEY LAB
Supporting civil engineering, surveying, and structural testing. Total stations, RTK GPS, drones for aerial mapping, and a full complement of CAD software put INES at the frontier of geospatial education in Northern Province.
# Equipment Qty Unit Total (RWF)
1 Total stations and GPS survey equipment 3 15,000,000 45,000,000
2 Drone for aerial surveying (RTK mapping drone) 1 18,000,000 18,000,000
3 Soil & construction materials testing equipment 1 35,000,000 35,000,000
4 CAD/engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) — 25 seats 25 600,000 15,000,000
5 Structural testing instruments 1 20,000,000 20,000,000
6 Engineering computers · Large-format plotter · Furniture 20+ 34,838,000
LAB TOTAL 167,838,000
4 · FOOD SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB
Promoting innovation in food processing, microbiology, and biotechnology. Industrial food processing units, microbiology equipment, microscopes, and fermentation systems serve Biotechnology, Food Science, Crop Production, and Nursing students.
# Equipment Qty Unit Total (RWF)
1 Food processing equipment (grinders, mixers, dryers, packaging) 1 set 25,000,000 25,000,000
2 Microbiology testing (incubator, autoclave, laminar flow) 1 set 18,000,000 18,000,000
3 Laboratory microscopes 10 1,200,000 12,000,000
4 Fermentation & preservation systems 2 5,000,000 10,000,000
5 Refrigeration & cold storage units 2 4,000,000 8,000,000
6 Lab chemicals, consumables, furniture, PPE, fume hood 1 set 18,270,800
LAB TOTAL 91,270,800
5 · HEALTH TECHNOLOGY & MEDICAL SIMULATION LAB
Offering hands-on medical simulation, diagnostics, and telemedicine experience. Patient simulators, telemedicine carts, ECG/vital-signs monitors and medical software prepare Nursing, Pharmacy, Midwifery, Anaesthesia and Biomedical students for real clinical environments safely.
# Equipment Qty Unit Total (RWF)
1 Medical simulation equipment (patient simulators, mannequins) 3 6,000,000 18,000,000
2 Telemedicine equipment (cart, HD cameras, digital diagnostics) 2 5,000,000 10,000,000
3 Health data analytics systems 1 9,500,000 9,500,000
4 Diagnostic devices (ECG, vital signs monitors, pulse oximeters) 10 1,200,000 12,000,000
5 Computers & medical software 10 800,000 8,000,000
6 Lab furniture, medical beds, cabinets, PPE, emergency kits 1 set 8,110,000 8,110,000
LAB TOTAL 65,610,000
6 · MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS & DIGITAL CONTENT LAB
Enhancing skills in video production, audio recording, digital design, and marketing. A professional podcast studio, 4K cameras, video editing workstations, and a fully lit production studio support Education, Management, Health, and entrepreneurship students in creating high-impact digital content.
# Equipment Qty Unit Total (RWF)
1 Video production cameras (professional 4K + accessories) 3 5,000,000 15,000,000
2 Audio recording & podcast studio (mics, mixer, soundproofing) 1 12,000,000 12,000,000
3 Video editing workstations (high-performance) 7 2,000,000 14,000,000
4 Graphic design software & licenses 20 400,000 8,000,000
5 Lighting & studio setup (LED lights, stands, backdrops) 1 9,000,000 9,000,000
6 Co-working furniture, meeting rooms & collaboration spaces 1 set 10,366,000 10,366,000
7 Digital marketing tools & servers 1 6,000,000 6,000,000
LAB TOTAL 74,366,000
PROJECT FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Category Total (RWF)
1. ICT & Innovation Lab 209,250,000
2. Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) 106,099,600
3. Engineering & Survey Lab 167,838,000
4. Food Science & Biotechnology Lab 91,270,800
5. Health Technology & Medical Simulation Lab 65,610,000
6. Media, Creative Arts & Digital Content Lab 74,366,000
GRANT SUB-TOTAL 719,434,400
7. Construction of the Hub (INES contribution) 800,000,000
8. Human Resources / Salaries (3 years) 216,000,000
9. Administration & Operations 34,667,680
GRAND TOTAL — PROJECT 1,770,102,080
WHAT IS WHERE & HOW IT'S CONNECTED
Complete room-by-room network topology · cable types · port allocations · CCTV coverage map
DIEH NETWORK TOPOLOGY — INES-RUHENGERI SERVER ROOM / MDF — RDC ODF · 2× 48-port Managed Switch · Firewall · AI Rack Server 3kVA UPS · GY-16mm² Main Earth Bar · Precision AC 10GbE uplink ports ? all floor IDF switches via FO-OM3 ISP ? FO-OS2 12-core (600mm trench) MTN / Liquid Telecom Fiber CCTV CONTROL ROOM — RDC 32-ch NVR · 4TB RAID-1 · 24-port PoE switch 6× HD monitors · Operator PC · 2kVA UPS All CAT6-PoE camera runs terminate here FO-OM3 6-core Riser IDF F1 — 24-port PoE switch + CAT6A patch panel IDF F2 — 24-port PoE switch + CAT6A patch panel IDF F3 — 24-port PoE switch + CAT6A patch panel RDC — ENTRANCE & RECEPTION 2× CAT6A data · 2× CAT6-PoE CCTV · 1× WiFi-6 AP BELDEN 9501 (access ctrl) · NYM-J 2.5mm² RDC — CO-WORKING (150+) 40+ CAT6A · 3× WiFi-6 AP · 6× CAT6-PoE CCTV Floor boxes (NYM-J 2.5mm²) · Emergency lights ? MDF via structured CAT6A (max 90m runs) RDC — COFFEE LOUNGE 2× CAT6A · 1× WiFi-6 AP · 1× CAT6-PoE HDMI-over-CAT6A (display screen) F1 — AI & DATA SCIENCE LAB (72m²) 25× CAT6A (1/workstation) · 2× WiFi-6 AP · 2× CAT6-PoE CCTV STP Cat6A isolation for AI compute cluster · NYM-J 2.5mm² ? IDF F1 via CAT6A patch panel · 10GbE uplink ? MDF F1 — IoT, ENGINEERING & MAKER LAB (72m²) 20× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP · 2× CAT6-PoE CCTV Power tracks 32A (benches) · 4mm² per 3D printer · NYM-J 2.5mm² ? IDF F1 via CAT6A · RS485 for IoT sensors monitoring F2 — HEALTH TECH & PHARMACY SIM (72m²) 18× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP · 3× CAT6-PoE CCTV Nurse call BELDEN 2-core · NYM-J 2.5mm² + 4mm² (AC) ? IDF F2 via CAT6A · FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² (AC thermostat) Pharmacy Studio (25m²): 4× CAT6A · 1× PoE cam F2 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIO (80m²) 12× CAT6A (studio + 4 pods) · 1× WiFi-6 AP · 2× CAT6-PoE HDMI-over-CAT6A per pod (display) · NYM-J 2.5mm² Law & Policy Zone (25m²): 4× CAT6A · 1× WiFi · 1× PoE cam ? IDF F2 via CAT6A patch panel F3 — SMART DEMO & CONFERENCE (68m²) 8× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP · 4× CAT6-PoE (PTZ cameras) 4× HDMI-over-CAT6A · Balanced audio XLR snake NYM-J 4mm² (ceiling power) · Dimmer 1.5mm² Breakout Studio (25m²): 2× CAT6A · HDMI-CAT6A · 1× PoE F3 — CYBERSECURITY & BLOCKCHAIN LAB (72m²) 24× STP CAT6A (isolated VLAN) · 2× WiFi-6 AP · 3× CAT6-PoE SOC screen wall (HDMI matrix) · HSM hardware device ? MEDIA LAB (35m²): 4K cameras · VR/AR · ESPORT · Podcast 10× CAT6A · HDMI-over-CAT6A · XLR audio · 2× PoE cam · NYM-J 3×4mm² studio lights Faculty Lounge (28m²): 6× CAT6A · WiFi-6 · 1× PoE cam CCTV COVERAGE MAP All cameras ? CAT6-PoE (max 90m) ? CCTV Control Room NVR ROOF / EXTERNAL ? Main gate: 4MP IP bullet IR50m IP67 · 1× CAT6-PoE 40m ? Parking: 4MP varifocal 2.8-12mm · 1× CAT6-PoE 55m ? Roof/Solar area: 2MP IP67 outdoor dome · 1× CAT6-PoE 45m RDC — GROUND FLOOR ? Entrance/lobby ×2: 2MP dome wide-angle 2.8mm · CAT6-PoE 15m ? Co-Working ×6: 2MP dome ceiling · CAT6-PoE 20-35m ? Coffee Lounge: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 25m ? Server Room: 2MP dome + audio + motion alert · CAT6-PoE 8m ? Corridor/staircase: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 20m FLOOR 1 — AI & IoT ? AI/Data Lab ×2: 2MP dome ceiling · CAT6-PoE 25m ? IoT/Maker Lab ×2: 2MP dome ceiling · CAT6-PoE 30m ? F1 Corridor: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 22m FLOOR 2 — HEALTH & STARTUP ? Health/Pharmacy Sim ×3: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 25m ? Entrepreneurship Studio ×2: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 30m ? Law & Policy Zone: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 28m ? F2 Corridor: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 20m FLOOR 3 — CYBER & DEMO ? Demo/Conference ×4: PTZ 2MP wide-angle · CAT6-PoE 20m ? Cybersecurity Lab ×3: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 25m ? Media & Creative Arts Lab ×2: 2MP wide dome · CAT6-PoE 22m ? Faculty Research Lounge: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 22m ? F3 Corridor/staircase: 2MP dome · CAT6-PoE 18m TOTAL: 34 CAMERAS All H.265 IP cameras · IEEE 802.3af/at PoE · max 90m CAT6 30-day retention · 8TB HDD RAID-1 in NVR NVR SPECIFICATION Model: 32-channel NVR (H.265+, 4K output) Storage: 2× 4TB HDD RAID-1 (redundant) Network: 2× RJ45 CAT6A (uplink to MDF switch) PoE switch: 24-port, 802.3af/at, 30W per port UPS: 2kVA online, 2hr autonomy (cameras + NVR) Remote access: web browser + mobile app (LAN + VPN) Alert: motion detection + email/SMS notification Integration: BELDEN 9501 door alarm input (8 zones)
PORT ALLOCATION — PER IDF/MDF SWITCH
Location Switch Type Ports Used Ports for Data (CAT6A) Ports for CCTV (PoE) Uplink Spare
MDF — Server Room (RDC) 48-port managed ×2 · 10GbE SFP+ ~72 Co-Work 40+ · Entrance 2 · Coffee 2 · MDF mgmt 4 CCTV PoE switch in control room (separate) 2× SFP+ to ISP router · SFP+ to AI server ~24
CCTV Control (RDC) 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE 34 Operator PC 1 · NVR 1 34 cameras total (all floors via home-runs) 2× CAT6A uplink to MDF switch ~8
IDF F1 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE ~20 AI Lab 25 + IoT Lab 20 (via 48-port patch panel) 4 cameras (AI + IoT labs) 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF ~12
IDF F2 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE ~18 Health 18 + Startup 12 + Law 4 (via patch panel) 6 cameras (health + startup + corridor) 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF ~14
IDF F3 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE · +STP ports ~22 Demo 8 + Cyber 24 STP + Faculty 6 (via patch panel) 8 cameras (demo PTZ + cyber + faculty + corridor) 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF ~10
POWER DISTRIBUTION TOPOLOGY
Source Path Cable Protection Serves
REG Rwanda 3-phase Underground ? boundary ? MDB NYY-J 4×25mm² 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE · 200A MCCB Entire building
Generator (outdoor) ATS panel ? auto-switch <10sec NYY-J 4×16mm² ATS 200A · 50mm HDPE duct Full building on outage
Solar PV (roof) Panels ? string combiner ? inverter H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² DC (Red+/Black-) MC4 connectors · SPD Class II · string fuses Battery bank ? critical loads
MDB ? Floor SDB Power riser shaft per floor NYY-J 4×10mm² 32A MCB per circuit Sub-distribution board each floor
SDB ? Sockets (labs) In 25mm rigid conduit / trunking NYM-J 3×2.5mm² 16A MCB · max 6 sockets per circuit All workstations, benches, office sockets
SDB ? AC Units Dedicated circuit per unit NYM-J 3×4mm² 20–32A MCB per AC unit All split AC units (indoor + outdoor)
SDB ? Lighting In 20mm ceiling conduit NYM-J 3×1.5mm² 6A MCB per zone · PIR sensors All LED lighting per zone
Emergency lighting Dedicated circuit · RED conduit NYM-J 3×1.5mm² (red sheath) Dedicated MCB · self-test battery luminaires All corridors, stairwells, exits
Main Earth MDB ? Server Room earth bar ? all racks GY 16mm² main · GY 6mm² bonding 2× 1800mm copper-clad rods · <1O target TN-S system · all metalwork bonded