Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced today that the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) has signed its ninth university partner, Universidade Agostinho Neto. The network, launched in 2022, provides a vehicle for technology-focused universities in Africa to engage in deep collaboration to drive digital growth, create technology development and job growth, and shape policy change.
The Afretec Network is focused on goals in three areas:
Producing critical, locally relevant innovations and globally competitive technology talent
Developing a digital knowledge creation ecosystem
Fostering a startup technology culture and ecosystem across Africa
