Afretec
Source: https://engineering.cmu.edu/afretec/index.html Parent: https://engineering.cmu.edu/education/graduate-studies/programs/cmu-africa.html
The African Engineering and Technology Network will drive inclusive digital growth through higher education and the power of collaboration. Technology-focused universities from across the continent are working together to build engineering and technology capacity in education, knowledge creation, and entrepreneurship.
The African Engineering and Technology Network will drive inclusive digital growth through higher education and the power of collaboration. Technology-focused universities from across the continent are working together to build engineering and technology capacity in education, knowledge creation, and entrepreneurship.
- Learn about Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- Access member resources
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Producing locally relevant innovations and globally competitive tech talent
- Developing a digital knowledge creation ecosystem
- Fostering a startup technology ecosystem across Africa
Hear from student researchers working together across the network
Collaborative research
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
- [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](https://engineering.cmu.edu/afretec/events/2026/01/01-she-can.html) - [March 29-30 2026
Afretec
Design for Impact: Transforming Courses for Real-World Success Institute
A hybrid professional development program designed to support faculty in redesigning existing courses or developing new ones using learner-centered, challenge-based, and design thinking approaches.
Hybrid (both in-person and online attendance)](https://engineering.cmu.edu/afretec/events/2026/03/29-30-design-for-impact.html) - [April 15-17 2026
Afretec
R&D to Commercialization: From Laboratory Research to World-Class Companies
This event equips participants with actionable insights and skills needed to bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and world-class enterprises.
Université Cheikh Anta Diop](https://engineering.cmu.edu/afretec/events/2026/04/15-17-r-and-d.html) - [April 20-26 2026
Afretec
Workshop on AI Practice in Bioinformatics
Data-Driven Entrepreneurial Product Development
Université Cheikh Anta Diop](https://engineering.cmu.edu/afretec/events/2026/04/20-25-workshop-ai-bioinformatics.html)
News mentions
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[Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Afretec Network Conference focuses on innovation and collaboration](https://www.africa.engineering.cmu.edu/news/2025/12/1-afretec-conference.html)
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](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/31189/news/featured/how-cmu-africa-urs-bridge-program-is-boosting-students-stem-expertise/amp)
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](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/openai-unilag-join-forces-to-unlock-africas-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](https://engineering.cmu.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/03-afretec-grants.html)
The Carnegie Mellon University Africa-led network has awarded almost $7.43M in research funding since it was established in 2022.