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...
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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
She Can in ICT (Online Program)
January, March, and June
Design for Impact: Transforming Courses for Real-World Success
March 29–30, 2026
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Contact Us
The Afretec Network at AUC
The American University in Cairo
School of Sciences and Engineering
AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74. New Cairo 11835