AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (AIMS RIC) February 3, 2025 | 2 min Read

AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (AIMS RIC)

The AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (AIMS RIC) is a research-oriented centre facilitating high-quality research that addresses African development challenges by engaging in relevant multi-disciplinary research and the creation of a world-class environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

AIMS RIC is the sixth centre in the AIMS Network of Centres of Excellence for post-graduate training in Mathematical Sciences, Research, and Public Engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence, strategically positioned to contribute to scientific and technological advancement through education, research, and innovation. Its mission is to cultivate Africa’s talented youth into creative leaders of science and technology, with a vision to see a prosperous Africa, propelled by innovative education and mathematical science. AIMS selects the brightest young minds across Africa, shaping them into independent thinkers and problem-solvers with the capacity to innovate, ultimately steering Africa toward economic prosperity. Positioned at the heart of the innovation and transformation ecosystem, AIMS offers a comprehensive array of academic and non-academic programs meticulously designed to provide learners with a distinctive postgraduate training experience.

In line with AIMS network, AIMS RIC values are:

  • Excellence,
  • Pan-Africanism, and Integrity
  • Enquiry and Inclusion,

As the first and largest network for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences across Africa, AIMS assumes a pivotal role in sculpting a prosperous Africa, driven by innovative education through its five training centers in South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, and Rwanda, complemented by a research and innovation center in Rwanda. Since its establishment in 2003, AIMS has evolved into the STEM secretariat for Africa, with over 200 partners, 250+ researchers, and 500+ world-class lecturers. This pivotal role extends beyond borders, as AIMS actively collaborates with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners on a global scale. These collaborative efforts serve as conduits for knowledge exchange, resource-sharing, and the seamless integration of African scientists into the broader global scientific community.