Inclusive digital growth through collaboration

  • 8 university members

    Afretec will grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.

  • More than 220,000 students across 7 countries

    The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa and has a strong connection to the United States.

  • 100 languages/200 cultures

    A diverse partnership that will develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists 
  • Serving a population more than 200 million

    The network will provide a platform for its members to engage in deep collaboration that drives inclusive digital growth in Africa.

Seminars & Events

News mentions


University of the Witwatersbrand, Johannesburg

Afretec hosts workshop on using technology for disability inclusion in education

Afretec partnered with the University of the Witwatersbrand, Johannesburg to host a workshop focusing on inclusive education for those with disabilities. Speakers at the workshop discussed the possibilities of AI playing a part in experiential learning for students.

University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi hosts grant writing workshop for Afretec partners

The University of Nairobi hosted Afretec partners from September 9–10 to improve faculty members’ abilities to write grant proposals.

CMU College of Engineering

Afretec Network signs eighth university partner

Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced that the African Engineering and Technology Network has signed its eighth university partner, Al Akhawayn University.

Wits University

The Wits Entrepreneurship Workshop

The Wits Entrepreneurship Workshop was held July 1-5, 2024, at the E-Hub of Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.