Empowering African Researchers and Innovators to push the boundaries of what is possible and address critical challenges with an africa-centric approach

About Us

Africa's Voice in Research, Innovation, and Policy for Global Impact

Afrokwary is formed by combining two words: "Africa" and "Nokware", a word from the Akan dialect Twi in West Africa, meaning "truth" [pronounced "Knock-Wah-Ri"].

Afrokwary is a network of African researchers and innovators committed to tackling local challenges. We unite the strength of Africa's scientific minds to drive meaningful, lasting change on the continent.

With an Africa-centric approach, we foster collaboration that not only advances local scientific progress but also positions Africa as a key player in global scientific breakthroughs.

Join us in our mission, together, we will transform challenges into opportunities, creating a future where African innovation leads the way.

Why Afrokwary?

Community-Led Knowledge

We trust in the lived experiences, expertise, and innovations of Africans building solutions for the continent

Bridging the Gap

Between Researchers, Innovators, Policymakers & Industry

Open Science in Africa

Promoting accessible, collaborative research across the continent

Empowering Grassroots Talents

Supporting local innovators and researchers regardless of academic background

Research-to-Action

Turning academic papers into real-world projects, scalable impact

Scientific Publishing for All

Democratizing access to research tools, collaboration opportunities, and funding

Benchmarking for Responsible Innovation

Setting fair, inclusive, and transparent standards for innovations

Local knowledge, Global reach

Amplifying the global presence of African scientific voices where key decisions are made

Policy for Africa by Africans

Shaping inclusive, future-ready regulation in deep tech and science for the continent

Our Programmes

Mobile Innovation Lab Fellowship

Join our dynamic fellowship programme where innovators and researchers collaborate directly with startups, enterprises and the public sector to create real-world solutions.

Research funding agency

Partner with our research funding agency to advance scientific research in Africa. We offer a unique dual-track approach: connecting organizations with African researchers to drive industry-specific research papers, while also supporting independent research through our extensive grant network.

Researcher & founder advocate

Are you an African researcher, innovator, engineer or policy expert passionate about responsible technology development? Join our Researcher & Founder Advocate group to shape the future of engineering, science & technology in Africa.

Lastest news

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News | MARCH 2025

Charlette N'Guessan, Interview: What are the biggest misconceptions about AI advancements in Africa, and how does Afrokwary help shift that perspective?

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News | JULY 03, 2024

Reflections from the contributors of the AI and the Future of Work in Africa White Paper

The AU-AI Continental Strategy Finalisation Writing
News | SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The AU-AI Continental Strategy Finalisation Writing