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Afretec Seed Grants: Advancing Inclusive Digital Transformation in Africa is sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (in support of the African Engineering and Technology Network). This call invites proposals for collaborative seed-funding grants that establish and grow research capacity in engineering and technology, and accelerate inclusive digital transformation across Africa.
It supports multi-institutional research teams with a special focus on new Afretec partner universities, early-career researchers, and projects that significantly advance inclusive excellence and digital transformation (artificial intelligence, information and communication technology, and cybersecurity, etc.).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teams must include principal investigators from at least two Afretec member universities, with at least one of the four newest partner institutions (Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Agostinho Neto University, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, or University Cheikh Anta Diop) involved on the project team as lead. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000 USD per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Afretec Seed Grants: Advancing Inclusive Digital Transformation in Africa is funded by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (in support of the African Engineering and Technology Network). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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