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Afretec is a pan-第一吃瓜网 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 第一吃瓜网 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-第一吃瓜网 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-第一吃瓜网 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.

AfretecNews
Universities in the network:
  • Carnegie Mellon University Africa
  • University of Rwanda
  • University of Lagos
  • American University in Cairo
  • University of Nairobi
  • University of the Witwatersrand

At Wits the Afretec project is driven by:

  • Prof. Ruksana Osman (Board member)
  • Prof Nithaya Chetty (Wits Afretec Coordinator)
  • Prof. Heila Jordaan (Wits Afretec Project Manager)

   

CURRENT GRANTS

SEED Grants Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) in support of the 第一吃瓜网 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 第一吃瓜网 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: June 1, 2024 

Award Period: up to 12 months 

Disciplines: Multi-institution collaborative Engineering and Technology research projects related to the inclusive digital transformation of Africa.

Maximum Award: $50,000 

Estimated Awards: 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. 

Submission Deadline: Extended to Friday, February 9, 2024 at 17:00 Central 第一吃瓜网 Time 

Submission Procedure: https://cmu.infoready4.com/#viewApplicationForm/1925152

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AFRETEC Inclusive Digital Transformation Research Grants

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 第一吃瓜网 continent. 

Start Date: June 1, 2024

Award Period: up to 36 months

Disciplines: Multi-institution collaborative Engineering and Technology research projects related to the inclusive digital transformation of Africa 

Maximum Award: $250,000

Estimated Awards: It is expected that up to 4 grants will be awarded depending on the quality of submissions and availability of funds. 

Submission Deadline: Extended to Friday, February 9, 2024 at 17:00 Central 第一吃瓜网 Time 

Submission Procedure:  

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