The Afretec Healthcare Summer School
The Afretec Healthcare Summer School, hosted by The American University in Cairo AUC and sponsored by Afretec from June 9 to 12, 2024, was a...
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
- Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
- University of Lagos
- University of Nairobi
- University of Rwanda
- University of the Witwatersrand
Afretec Pillars
Teaching and Learning
Foster excellence in teaching and learning methodologies to cultivate a workforce that drives inclusive digital transformation across Africa.
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
Afretec Summer School on Smart Systems
AL-SEHA
Bioimaging Seminar
ABIC Annual Community Meeting 2025
Live Event
Afretec Summer School on Smart Systems (Round 2)
The American University in Cairo is pleased to announce the second round of the Summer School on “Smart Systems”, sponsored by the Afretec Network. Led by industry professionals, the courses combine theoretical foundations with hands-on learning.
Group 1: July 20 - August 5, 2025
Group 2: August 15 - 28, 2025
10 am - 3 pm
News@Afretec
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AUC Students Win With Sustainable Shopping
Finance juniors Salma Afifi, Jumana Elhefnawy and Maya Abu Shahba developed ScanHa to incentivize consumers toward making sustainable fashio...
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Supporting Startups: AUC Hosts First Afretec Entrepreneurship Conference
Entrepreneurship is a key component of Africa’s economic progress, but gaps between research, investing and implementation may hinder a star...
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AUC Chosen to Represent Egypt, Northeast Africa in Afretec Inclusive Digital Transformation Network
AUC is the only University representing Egypt and Northeast Africa in the newly established African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Net...
The Afretec Healthcare Summer School
The Afretec Healthcare Summer School, hosted by The American University in Cairo AUC and sponsored by Afretec from June 9 to 12, 2024, was a...
AUC Students Win With Sustainable Shopping
Finance juniors Salma Afifi, Jumana Elhefnawy and Maya Abu Shahba developed ScanHa to incentivize consumers toward making sustainable fashio...
Supporting Startups: AUC Hosts First Afretec Entrepreneurship Conference
Entrepreneurship is a key component of Africa’s economic progress, but gaps between research, investing and implementation may hinder a star...
AUC Chosen to Represent Egypt, Northeast Africa in Afretec Inclusive Digital Transformation Network
AUC is the only University representing Egypt and Northeast Africa in the newly established African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Net...
AUC Afretec Faculty
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The Afretec Network at AUC
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