Empowering Africa's
Next Generation of Innovators
Promoting the development of science and technology in Africa since 1988
By the Numbers
Decades of dedication to the African technology ecosystem, from our MIT origins to our current continental reach.
Years of Impact
University Chapters
Challenge Participants
Sci-Tech Articles
ATF AI Challenge
Tackle problems in Health, Energy, Agriculture, and Education.
Student Chapters
A network across Ashesi, UG, KNUST, and more.
Publications
Explore the archives of our pioneering quarterly magazine.
ATF AI Challenge 2025
The 2025 challenge has concluded. Discover the innovators who built AI solutions to transform their communities.
Real-World Impact
Tackle critical issues in healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Expert Mentorship
1-on-1 guidance from global tech leaders and researchers.
Career Acceleration
Fast-track access to investors, jobs, and seed funding.
Challenge Timeline
Registration
Closed
Hackathon
Ended
Finals
Completed
Awards
Winners Announced
The Future of African Tech
Join leading organizations like 37 Military Hospital, Esoko, and KNUST in advancing innovation. We offer tailored partnership packages.
Technology Sponsors
Provide tools, platforms, and infrastructure
Funding Partners
Support scholarships and prizes
Academic Partners
Collaborate on research and programs
Strategic Partners
Long-term collaboration opportunities
Trusted by Leading Organizations
The ATF Story
Founded in 1988 by students at MIT, the African Technology Forum began with a singular mission: to ensure Africans were writing the scientific history of Africa.
What started as a quarterly magazine has evolved into a continental movement bridging the gap between academic potential and real-world impact.
Mission: To promote the development of science and technology in Africa.
Offices: Accra, Ghana & Sylvania, Ohio, USA.
Publishing Excellence
Decades of research and thought leadership
Community Building
30+ active university chapters
Global Impact
Partnerships with leading institutions worldwide
1988
Founded at MIT
Our Mission
To promote the development of science and technology in Africa.
Our Vision
A future where African innovation drives global technological progress
Our Values
Excellence, collaboration, innovation, and community empowerment
Research & Thought Leadership
Access our extensive archive of research publications, policy papers, and industry insights.
The State of AI in African Healthcare
A comprehensive analysis of artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare systems across the continent, featuring case studies from 15 countries.
Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion
Impact assessment across East Africa...
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