Building a greener, more connected Africa.
SMECC2E is an ambitious cross-regional Intra-Africa Mobility Project coordinated by the University of Nigeria and delivered by a consortium of seven higher education institutions.
The project strengthens skills, research partnerships and innovation in sustainable energy, materials, climate change, energy economics, energy policy and the environment.
Our Objectives
Building capacity, strengthening academic mobility and accelerating Africa's transition toward greener and more sustainable development.
Promote academic mobility within Africa
Expand meaningful student, trainee and staff exchange opportunities across partner institutions.
Build capacity in sustainable systems
Develop advanced skills and competencies in sustainable engineering, energy and related fields.
Strengthen research & innovation
Foster international collaboration, knowledge exchange and applied research with real-world impact.
Support green & digital transition
Improve employability and innovation skills while supporting Africa's green and digital transformation.
Six Thematic Areas for a Sustainable Future
Expertise and mobility opportunities are organised around the project's core sustainability priorities.
Sustainable Energy
Clean energy systems, technologies and the transition to a resilient energy future.
Sustainable Materials
Innovative materials and approaches supporting circular and resource-efficient economies.
Climate Change
Mitigation and adaptation strategies for Africa's changing environmental realities.
Energy Economics & Financing
Sustainable economic growth, policy, financing and energy-sector decision making.
Skills & Mobility
Capacity building, academic exchange and human capital development.
Environment
Biodiversity, environmental protection and sustainable development solutions.
Learn. Research. Connect. Make an Impact.
Mobility & Scholarship Opportunities
Academic mobility, research, traineeships and staff exchange opportunities across Africa and Europe.
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Research & Innovation
Collaborative research, applied studies and knowledge exchange designed to create measurable impact.
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Turning knowledge into sustainable solutions.
SMECC2E connects higher education, research and industry to help develop solutions that respond to Africa's energy, climate and environmental challenges.
Partners in Excellence
Seven higher education institutions collaborating for research, innovation and sustainable impact across Africa and Europe.
University of Nigeria • University of West Attica • Moi University • University of Cape Coast • University of Rwanda • University of Sierra Leone • Lupane State University
Stronger Together. Shared Innovation. Sustainable Impact.
SMECC2E brings together institutions with complementary expertise to strengthen Africa's higher education, research capacity and green transformation.
- ✓ Cross-regional academic collaboration
- ✓ Student, trainee and staff mobility
- ✓ Joint research and industry engagement
- ✓ Sustainable development and knowledge transfer
Building skills. Creating opportunity. Advancing sustainability.
A measurable programme designed to strengthen institutions and people while supporting Africa's green transformation.
Be Part of Africa's Sustainable Future
Explore mobility opportunities, research collaboration and initiatives connecting institutions, people and ideas across Africa.
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