The University developed its first Intellectual Property (IP) policy in 2005 in keeping with its Corporate Strategic Plan (SUACSP) 1997-2005.

This was made known by the Director of Quality Assurance at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Dr. Gratian Rwegasira during a three-day training from 13 to 15 July 2020 for the newly appointed Principals of Colleges, Directors and Heads of Departments on the use of distance learning at SUA.

Speaking during the opening of the event, Vice Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Prof. Raphael T. Chibunda thanked National Microfinance Bank (NMB) for making the right decision to come and run the program at SUA.