Afretec Network

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is actively collaborating with the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec), a joint initiative led by CMU-Africa. Afretec aims to unite technology-focused universities to drive inclusive digital growth across the continent through collaborating on teaching and learning, knowledge creation, and entrepreneurship activities within the realm of engineering and technology.

Member Universities

The American University in Cairo
Al Akhawayn University
Universidade Agostinho Neto
CMU-Africa
Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
University of Lagos
University of Nairobi
University of Rwanda
University of the Witwatersrand
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU)

Afretec Pillars

executives in classroom with a facilitator explaining for AFRETEC

Teaching and Learning

Foster excellence in teaching and learning methodologies to cultivate a workforce that drives inclusive digital transformation across Africa.

professor explaining in front of a group of executives in classroom for AFRETEC

Knowledge Creation

Establish a thriving, diverse and enduring pan-African ecosystem for creating ICT knowledge. This pillar comprises three clusters: health, energy and sustainability and environment.

Entrepreneurship

Develop entrepreneurship education and business opportunities to foster a startup technology culture and ecosystem across Africa.

Inclusion and Impact

Deliberately incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion into all processes and activities.

Happening At Afretec

Jun

Ethics in Life and Research Symposium

8:30 AM – 4 PM (GMT+3)

Jun

AI for Planetary and Environmental Health

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 – Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Jun

Scaling Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

Sun, Jun 28, 2026

2 PM – 3 PM (GMT+3)

Jun

Hybrid Workshop: How to Use AI in Design Thinking: First Do No Harm

Mon, Jun 29, 2026

2 PM – 3 PM (GMT+3)

Afretec Highlights

AUC at the African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Network

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Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Afretec Network Champions Collaboration for Inclusive Growth

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