Deep Tech Centre of Excellence
Accelerating Frontier Technologies in Africa
The Deep Tech Centre of Excellence drives advanced R&D in AI, Big Data, robotics, and IoT to address Africa’s unique challenges. We collaborate with top universities, industry leaders, and government to build a robust ecosystem, from specialized labs to specialized venture funding.
Key Pillars:
- R&D Infrastructure – Access to high-performance computing, rapid prototyping labs, and testing facilities.
- Venture Studio – Tailored incubation for deep tech startups, from concept to commercialization.
- Industry Alliances – Collaborative projects with corporates in sectors like agriculture, finance, health.
- Talent Development – Upskilling programs, fellowships, and certification tracks in advanced tech.
Research to Industry (r2i)
Bridging Academia and Market Opportunities
The r2i platform scales academic research into commercial products. We tackle the gap between lab breakthroughs and actual market solutions, providing shared IP resources, collaboration with investors, and staged funding for validation, pilot testing, and launch.
Highlights:
- University-Agnostic – Open to all African universities, bridging cross-border collaboration.
- Commercialization Accelerator – A structured approach with milestone-based funding.
- Industry Mentorship – Experts embedded in labs to steer research direction.
- IP Marketplace – Centralized catalog of patent assets to facilitate licensing deals.
