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:

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (Kigali, Rwanda)
The American University in Cairo (Cairo, Egypt)
University of Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria)
University of Nairobi (Nairobi, Kenya)
University of Rwanda (Kigali, Rwanda)
University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Afretec Pillars

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Teaching and Learning

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

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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.

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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.

AUC's faculty and AFRETEC Network

AUC's faculty discuss the projects they are contributing to the network.

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April 22, 2024

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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May 8, 2023

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 representatives at the Afretec inaugural conference, Kenya, Nov 2022

November 29, 2022

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

Sherif Aly

Professor and Chair

Karim Seddik

Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research School of Sciences and Engineering

Yehea Ismail

Professor and Chair

Nouri Sakr

Assistant Professor of Data Science and Operations Research

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ICT Circularity Competition

Teaming up with the Afretec Network, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) School of Business has launched the ICT for Circularity (ICTfC) Competition. This dynamic initiative challenges students across Afretec network universities to harness cutting-edge technology (ICT) to revolutionize resource management in businesses and public institutions. By reducing waste, extending product lifecycles, and fostering ethical and sustainable practices, the aim is to drive positive societal and environmental impact.

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