Introducing CAIF 2024

For the past 20 years, EWB has been at the forefront of thought leadership and cross-continental learning to advance global equality and equity. The CAIF programme is a testament to this commitment, bringing together young Engineering leaders from sub-Saharan Africa and Canada to create innovative solutions to persistent problems.

The 2024 Cohort:
The 2024 CAIF cohort consists of 15 exceptional Fellows, with 7 from Canada and 8 from Uganda. These talented individuals have been carefully selected and will be working in small groups each focusing on a specific category within clean energy, sustainable agriculture and food systems. These projects reflect EWB’s comprehensive approach to addressing sustainable development challenges through various disciplines and our commitment to Clean Tech and Agriculture & Food Systems.
For the first time, there are also three teams of mentors who will be providing virtual support to the projects.

The cohort includes:

• Prince Archimedes, a Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Joanitah Bamukunda, a student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Anna Joy Aylward Burgess, an Electrical Engineering student at McGill University.
• Louise Foglia, a Civil Engineering student at McGill University.
• Mugabe Fortunate, a Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Vitoria Houston, a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from Carleton University.
• Gabriel Jabile, a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo.
• Gloria Kataike, a software engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Kirabo Ann Mary Nabbanja, a Biomedical Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Amelia Nanteza, a Biomedical Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Mugasha Orleans, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Benjamin Pyun, an Aerospace Engineering student at Carleton University.
• Lukuzen Ronnie, a final-year biomedical engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• Elena Sales, a Mechanical Engineering student at McGill University.
• Ishan Sharma, an Environmental Science student at McMaster University.

On the Ground in Uganda:
The CAIF 2024 fellows are now on the ground in Mbarara, Uganda, where they are ideating their projects and forging connections with the local community. In close collaboration with their mentoring teams, they are working to innovate solutions that address local needs, challenges, and priorities. This hands-on experience serves a dual purpose: it will not only shape their team projects but also challenge them on a personal level. As they engage with the community, the fellows will expand their horizons, broaden their worldviews, and gain a deeper understanding of their own capacity to drive meaningful change. This transformative journey will equip them with invaluable insights and skills that will stay with them long after the program concludes.

The Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship 2024 is a groundbreaking initiative that showcases the power of cross-continental collaboration and innovation. As the Fellows embark on this transformative journey, we invite you to follow their progress and join us in supporting their endeavors. Stay tuned for updates on the CAIF 2024 programme and witness the impact these brilliant young minds will create.

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