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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
Collaborative research
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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.
Seminars & Events
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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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May 29 - Jun 30 2026
Afretec
Inclusion Education Innovation Challenge 2026
A high-level platform to foster dialogue among policymakers, researchers, and technical experts from Africa.
Hybrid (University of Lagos and virtual)
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June 6-13 2026
Afretec
Doctoral Academy 2.0
Doctoral Research as a Catalyst for Community Impact
University of Lagos
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June 15-18 2026
Afretec
Principal Investigators Meeting
The goal of the Afretec PI Meeting is to foster collaborative knowledge creation among members, connecting established faculty with junior researchers.
University of Nairobi
News mentions
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits hosts joint conference with Afretec
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg’s School of Education hosted a joint conference between the school’s Afretec Project and Research Bonanza. Researchers from the university presented their work on topics related to technology and socially responsive educational practice.
UNILAG
UNILAG hosts masterclass in AI, machine learning
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) hosted a four-day masterclass workshop on artificial intelligence and machine learning for select undergraduate STEM students.
University of Lagos
UNILAG secures top honors at innovation summit
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) demonstrated its leadership in African innovation by securing top honors at the 2026 Pathways to Opportunities Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, hosted by CMU-Africa’s Innovation Hub.
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits students win Afretec makerthon
Postgraduate students from the University of Witwatersrand won the bronze prize at the AFRETEC Makerthon designed to bring together young minds and create entrepreneurial solutions. In addition the student have been invited to join Carnegie Mellon University Africa’s Innovation Hub Business Incubation Program.