Learning Sciences for Innovators - Sustainable EdTech for Africa | Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Learning Sciences from the home of learning engineering, Carnegie Mellon University.

Our Team

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Amy Ogan

Associate Professor of Learning Sciences, CMU
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Tutaleni Asino

Co-Director of The Learning Sciences for Innovators program, CMU
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Marti Louw

Director, Learning Media Design Center, CMU
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Geoffrey Andrew

Project Manager, CMU-Africa
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Courtney Francis

Program Manager, CMU
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Christine Niyizamwiyitira

Scholar in Residence, CMU-Africa
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Elyse Nzayinambaho

Learning Engineer, CMU-Africa
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Safiyyah Scott

Learning Engineer, CMU
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Manvi Teki

Learning Engineer, CMU

Our Partners

Co-Creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

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EdVentures is the first EdTech-focused venture in Egypt. In 2017, it was launched as the newest arm under the prosperous umbrella of Nahdet Misr Group, a pioneer in the education sector. EdVentures invests in EdTech start-ups in the pre-seed and seed stages, serving the sectors of education, culture, and innovative learning solutions.

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EtriLabs is an innovation hub committed to addressing the major challenges facing the African continent. To achieve this, EtriLabs implements programs that support youth and women innovators in creating transformative value on the continent. EtriLabs will accelerate EdTech companies in two countries in Francophone Africa – Benin and Senegal.

iHub Africa

At iHub Africa we provide innovative access to our free Digital Marketing training program that will unlock the potential of the next generation, connecting them to the local & global digital economy.

INJINI Africa's EdTech Incubator

Injini is a registered Non-Profit Company (2017/193849/08) based in Cape Town, South Africa with the purpose of improving educational outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2017, Injini remains the only EdTech specialised accelerator in Africa. Injini was established on the belief that innovation and technology – developed by Africa, for Africa – can help solve the continent’s most pressing education challenges.

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MEST Africa is a software entrepreneurship Training Program, seed fund, incubator, and accelerator for technology companies in Ghana, Africa.

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Reach for Change is on a mission to unlock the power of social entrepreneurs and their enterprises to create a world where all children and youth reach their full potential. By offering customized programs through a hybrid model of capacity building and ecosystem development, Reach for Change is empowering local entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into innovative solutions and sustainable enterprise.

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Sahara Consult collaborates with various partners to deliver innovative solutions and programs that support startups and SMEs with mentorship, investment, and growth tools across multiple sectors.

Mastercard Foundation

Learning Sciences for Innovators is a Carnegie Mellon University-Africa initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.