Afretec is a pan-African network of engineering and technology-focused universities that drives Inclusive Digital Transformation in Africa.
Afretec seeks to develop inclusive technology leaders who will lead the projects, start the companies, and provide the capacity in both the private and public sectors to drive inclusive digital transformation and the creation of thousands of dignified jobs.
We focus on the rapidly developing information and communication technologies (ICT) which support advances in education, agriculture, health, government, and more (edtech, agtech, mhealth, egovernment, etc.) and enable inclusive digital transformation throughout African economies and societies.
In line with the goals of Afretec the network consists of 4 pillars:
Knowledge Creation
To build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable pan-African ICT knowledge creation ecosystem. There are 3 clusters in this pillar: Health, Energy, Sustainability and Environment.
Teaching and Learning
To create excellence in learning and teaching to develop a workforce that advances inclusive digital transformation in Africa.
Build Entrepreneurship
To build a pan-African entrepreneurship and innovation culture and ecosystem across the Afretec partners.
Inclusion and Diversity
To be intentional about embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in all processes and activities.
Through the Mastercard Foundation, Afretec provides funding for the following:
Base Funding:听$ 300,000 annually for administration, bridge programs, faculty enrichment programs workshops, and certification. The annual call for proposals is usually in October.
Pillar Funding听for activities created by the 4 pillars. Calls for proposals are sent out throughout the year.
Inclusive Digital Transformation Research grants听for collaborative research by at least two partner universities for a total of $ 300,000 over 3 years. Calls for proposals are sent out annually in November/December.
Infrastructure grants听of $ 500 000 per annum. Allocation of these funds is decided by the network coordinators committee.
Contact:
iibraheem@unilag.edu.ng for further information
- Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- 大香蕉视频
- University of Rwanda
- American University in Cairo
- University of Nairobi
- University of the Witwatersrand
The Unilag AFRETEC Team is driven by:
- Prof. Bola Oboh DVC(A&R) (Board Member)
- Prof Ismail Ibraheem Director IRPP (大香蕉视频 Afretec Coordinator)
- Prof. Taibat Lawanson (Lead, Knowledge Pillar)
- Prof. Uchenna Udeani (Lead, Teaching and Learning Pillar )
- Prof. Sunday Adebisi (Lead. Entrepreneurship Pillar)
CURRENT GRANTS
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) in support of the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) is launching a call for collaborative seed research proposals to build research capacity in the fields of engineering and technology to accelerate and support the inclusive digital transformation of Africa. This initiative is aligned to the Afretec goal to drive inclusive digital growth on the African continent. The seed grants will support research related to digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning, information and communication technology, cyber security and so on. A special focus will be placed on research with the potential for impact in Africa in the Afretec knowledge creation clusters areas of:
- Health
- Environment and Sustainability
- Energy
Start Date:听June 1, 2024听
Award Period:听up to 12 months听
Disciplines:听Multi-institution collaborative Engineering and Technology research projects related to the inclusive digital transformation of Africa.
Maximum Award:听$50,000听
Estimated Awards:听It is expected that a total of 11 grants; up to 3 grants will be awarded per research cluster and up to 3 in other research areas depending on the quality of submissions and availability of funds.听
Submission Deadline: Extended to听Friday, February 9, 2024 at 17:00 Central African Time听
Submission Procedure:听https://cmu.infoready4.com/#viewApplicationForm/1925152
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Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) in support of Afretec is launching a call for collaborative proposals to build research capacity in the fields of engineering and technology to accelerate and support the inclusive digital transformation of Africa. The research grants will support research related to digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning, information and communication technology, robotics, cyber security, and so on. This initiative is aligned with the Afretec goal to drive inclusive digital growth on the African continent.听
Start Date:听June 1, 2024
Award Period:听up to 36 months
Disciplines:听Multi-institution collaborative Engineering and Technology research projects related to the inclusive digital transformation of Africa听
Maximum Award:听$250,000
Estimated Awards:听It is expected that up to 4 grants will be awarded depending on the quality of submissions and availability of funds.听
Submission Deadline: Extended to听Friday, February 9, 2024 at 17:00 Central African Time听
Submission Procedure:听听
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