AfriLabs and the African Union (AU) have launched the second edition of the AU Tech Fellowship initiative. It aims to build on the success of its predecessors and further leverage technology and innovation for socio-economic development across the continent.
Afri Lab is a networking organization dedicated to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by connecting technology hubs, startups, investors and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Over 430 members.
of AustraliaOn the other hand, it is a continental body consisting of 55 member states representing the African continent, which aims to realize “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its people and representing a dynamic force on the world stage”. There is.
The two organizations will work together to AU Tech FellowshipThis comes as the AU approved Africa's Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) at its 36th Permanent Council meeting. The strategy aims to leverage digital technologies to promote integration, economic growth, job creation and poverty eradication and is the foundation for initiatives such as AU Tech 2.0.
The AU Tech Fellowship aims to identify and place highly skilled technology innovators across the continent. Fellows will be embedded in various units and institutions of the AU to understand their operations, identify challenges and propose innovative solutions. Since its launch in 2021, the program has achieved impressive results, with fellows developing customized products and processes to enhance the delivery of the AU’s mission.
Key achievements of the program included the development of 12 innovative products and the launch of the African Union Digital Portal, revolutionizing service delivery within the Commission. Moreover, the fellowship not only strengthened internal capacity but also fostered closer collaboration between the AU and the African innovation ecosystem.
