DIGITAfrica

DIGITAfrica is a collaborative initiative to design a pan-African research infrastructure in digital sciences. The project aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities, foster partnerships between Africa and Europe, and drive digital transformation to address societal challenges.

Mission

Our mission is to establish the foundation for a pan-African Research Infrastructure in Digital Science through a strategic framework that advances AU-EU research, innovation, and education. We foster strong partnerships and dialogue between African and European institutions and define a sustainable roadmap with governance and investment strategies to ensure lasting cooperation.

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DIGITAfrica Blueprint

Discover DIGITAfrica’s Blueprint—a roadmap to contribute to digital science research across Africa. By fostering collaboration between African and European stakeholders, this comprehensive plan aims to establish a sustainable, inclusive, and cutting-edge research infrastructure that empowers communities, enhances digital literacy, and accelerates innovation.

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News and Events

PROTEA Project: Accelerating 6G Research to Power DIGITAfrica’s Vision

The Franco-South African PHC PROTEA 2025 / NRF SA/FRANCE Project “Towards Future 6G Digital Infrastructures” (52338XG) is a collaboration between Sorbonne Université (LIP6) and the University of...
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Bringing 5G Research to Practice: TU Berlin Workshop on SLICES-RI and Post-5G Services

Our partner TU Berlin has been hosting a hands-on workshop on SLICES Research Infrastructure (RI) and Post-5G services as part of the Open Source Mobile Network Technologies (OSMNT) Workshop Series...
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Best Paper Award at SATNAC 2025!

We are proud to announce that our partners UCT and TUB, along with all the people involved, have been awarded the Best Paper Award at SATNAC 2025 for their publication “Building a Low-Cost...
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DIGITAfrica at the AfricaCom Conference in Cape Town, South Africa

On 12 November, DIGITAfrica was represented at AfricaCom in Cape Town, South Africa, by project partner TU Berlin. During the discussions, speakers highlighted the importance of developing digital...
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The DIGITAfrica YouTube Channel is now available! 

We are pleased to announce the launch of the official DIGITAfrica Project YouTube channel. The platform will serve as a dedicated space to share regular updates, insights, and testimonials from our...
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DIGITAfrica launches in Cape Town: Supporting and spearheading Digital Sciences and Research Infrastructure in Africa

On 24–25 April 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted the inaugural DIGITAfrica Workshop, bringing together over 60 participants—both onsite and online—for two days of collaborative...
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DIGITAfrica Inaugural Workshop – First in-person meeting

On 23 April 2025, the 13 partners of DIGITAfrica met in the gorgeous city of Cape Town, South Africa, for the first in-person meeting of the Research Project.This event, organized by the partner...
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DIGITAfrica to organize the first Workshop

The DIGITAfrica inaugural workshop marks a pivotal moment in the co-development of a comprehensive strategy for a pan-African Research Infrastructure (RI) in Digital Sciences. The workshop will...
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