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Producing locally relevant innovations and globally competitive tech talent
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Developing a digital knowledge creation ecosystem
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Fostering a startup technology ecosystem across Africa
Afretec Network’s Annual Conference
Building research capacity
Afretec Network awards $2.3M in research grants
Each multi-institutional team will build on science, engineering, and technology in disciplines such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, information technology, and cybersecurity. The projects are particularly focused on improving the state of health, environment and sustainability, and energy in Africa. Learn more
Seminars & Events
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December 11-17 2025
Afretec
2025 Inclusive Digital Industries Winter School
The program is designed to immerse, educate, and mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students about the significant roles and potential impacts of digital industries in Africa.
Kigali, Rwanda
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Jan 1 - Jun 30 2026
Afretec
She Can in ICT
This is a specialized training initiative designed to empower women with promising project ideas in the field of information and communication technology.
The American University in Cairo
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February 10-11 2026
Afretec
Gender in STEM: Advancing Inclusive Leadership in Technology 2026 Workshop
The workshop will gather faculty, students, professional staff, gender networks, industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners to promote gender equity and inclusive leadership in STEM fields.
University of Rwanda
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April 27-29 2026
Afretec
Mental Health & Inclusion Proposal
"Use of AI Tools to Bolster Institutional Mental Health & Well-being: Building a Sustainable Support Community”
Al Akhawayn University
News mentions
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Afretec Network Conference focuses on innovation and collaboration
Innovation and collaboration were the focus of the annual conference of the African Engineering Technology Network held from October 20-October 22, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. The event was hosted by Université Cheikh Anta Diop.
The New Times
How CMU-Africa, UR's Bridge Program is boosting students' STEM expertise
Carnegie Mellon University Africa and the University of Rwanda have launched a bridge program to equip undergraduate students with practical STEM and communication skills, aiming to enhance employability and work readiness.
Ripples Nigeria
OpenAI, UNILAG join forces to unlock Africa’s artificial intelligence potential
As part of the University of Lagos’s 5th International Week, the university will host Africa's first OpenAI Academy on October 16–17, 2025, in partnership with OpenAI.
Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering
Afretec Network awards $2.3M in multi-institutional research grants
The Carnegie Mellon University Africa-led network has awarded almost $7.43M in research funding since it was established in 2022.