Forum for Innovation in African Universities

Strathmore University Business School, Kenya

Strathmore was started in 1961 as an A-Level College by a group of professionals, who were inspired and encouraged by Saint JosĂ©maria Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei. In 1966 the School of Accountancy opened to train accountants for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and in 1991 the university introduced Information Technology Courses. Over the years Strathmore […]

Social Enterprise, Ghana

Social Enterprise Ghana (SE Ghana) is the national network for high-impact social entrepreneurs, hubs, accelerators, impact investors and enterprise support organizations in Ghana. SE Ghana has a current membership of about 840 organizations operating in diverse sectors of climate-smart agribusiness, circular economy, health services, inclusive financial services, TVET and education. SE Ghana advocates for business-friendly […]

Rohde & Schwarz

Thanks to its industry-leading technological expertise, the independent group is a reliable partner for shaping the future of communications, information and security. Rohde & Schwarz develops, produces and markets a wide range of electronic capital goods for industry, infrastructure operators and government customers. The independent group is among the technology and market leaders in all […]

Pan-African University

The Pan African University was conceptualized in 2008, as part of the implementation of the Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for Africa, to support the revitalization of higher education in Africa, and contribute to the achievement of the vision of the African Union. In 2009, a High-Level Panel of eminent African […]

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Nigeria

The idea of an Open University in Nigeria was first muted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian government regulatory agency for all universities, in 1976. The NUC, then headed by Prof. Jubril Aminu as the Executive Secretary (1975-1979) sent a Memo to the Federal Military Government suggesting that an autonomous Open University be […]

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed. Manchester Metropolitan University is led by the Board of Governors, the Academic Board and the University Executive Group. […]

Kenya National Innovation Academy (KeNIA), Kenya

KeNIA strengthens interrelationships between actors in order to promote innovation and enterprise development out of research and ideas. With the vision of being a key enabler of socio-economic development through innovation, KeNIA was set up to develop and manage the national innovation system. The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under […]

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Established in 1971, the Industrial Training Fund has operated consistently and painstakingly within the context of its enabling laws Decree 47 of 1971 as Amended in the 2011 ITF ACT. In the four decades of its existence, the ITF has not only raised training consciousness in the economy but has also helped in generating a […]

Dangote Business School, Bayero University, Nigeria

Dangote Business School (DBS) was established in 2014 to promote high-level business management and entrepreneurship knowledge guided by global good practices. Although the DBS is new, the graduate programmes offered by the School existed for over 3 decades. The School was established to consolidate the reputation and relevance of the graduate programmes offered and also […]

Chrisland University, Nigeria

The major foundation of what has become Chrisland University (the University arm of Chrisland Schools Limited) today was laid over forty years ago by Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Awosika, OON. The institution opened its doors with only seven students. High Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Awosika, OON had always nurtured the dreams of establishing new educational levels […]