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Afretec Network signs tenth university partner
Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced that the African Engineering and Technology Network has signed its tenth university partner, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU).
AASTU is a public higher education institution established in 2011 as part of Ethiopia’s strategic vision to advance industrialization, technological innovation, and STEM education. Located in the southeastern Kilinto area of Addis Ababa—recognized as Ethiopia’s flagship industrial and pharmaceutical hub—the university serves as a center of excellence for science, technology, research, and innovation.
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Nature Africa
Allam featured on using AI to discover advanced materials
American University in Cairo nanotechnology Professor Nageh Allam was featured in a recent Nature Africa article, where he spoke about using AI to discover materials for renewable energy, water treatment, and health care.
University of Nairobi
New entrepreneurial program announced for 2026
A new self-paced program for entrepreneurship and innovation beginning in September at the University of Nairobi was announced at the Afretec End of Year Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop.
THISDAY
Afretec, UNILAG host sustainable software engineering summer school
From June 22 to 26, Afretec and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) held the third-annual Green and Sustainable Software Engineering Summer School.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Afretec conference focuses on innovative research solutions
Researchers, entrepreneurs, and higher education leaders from across Africa gathered for the Afretec Principal Investigators Conference to explore innovative research solutions, collaborative partnerships, and research funding.