Research & Innovation Spotlight

Research and innovation solving real problems.

Explore African-led discoveries, technologies, research projects and innovations with potential for scientific, social and economic impact.

Research & Innovation

Nanotechnology

UJ Researchers Develop Sunlight-Powered Nanomaterial for Future Water Treatment

University of Johannesburg (UJ), with Stellenbosch University collaboration

University of Johannesburg researchers have developed a three-layer solar-responsive material with potential future uses in water purification and hydrogen production.

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Research & Innovation

Artificial Intelligence

GenRARE Africa: Student-Led AI Tool Targets More Inclusive Rare-Disease Diagnosis

University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

A UNILAG–OAU student team has developed GenRARE Africa, an AI-powered clinical decision-support concept using African-ancestry genomic data.

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Research and innovation solving real problems.

UJ Researchers Develop Sunlight-Powered Nanomaterial for Future Water Treatment

GenRARE Africa: Student-Led AI Tool Targets More Inclusive Rare-Disease Diagnosis

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