TASID Malawi

About Us

Building Africa's STEM Future

The African STEM Initiative for Development (TASID) is dedicated to fostering innovation, research, and education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across Africa. We believe that STEM education and research are key drivers for sustainable development and economic growth.

Since our founding in 2020, we have partnered with universities, governments, and private sector organizations to provide scholarships, build innovation hubs, and support research that addresses Africa's most pressing challenges.

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Our Programs

Empowering Through Education & Innovation

Scholarships

Financial support for talented students pursuing STEM degrees at African universities, with mentorship and career guidance.

Research

Funding and support for research projects that address Africa's development challenges through STEM-based solutions.

Innovation Hubs

State-of-the-art centers providing technology resources, workspace, and expert guidance for startups and innovators.

Entrepreneurship

Training programs, mentorship, and seed funding for STEM entrepreneurs turning ideas into viable businesses.

Women in STEM

Initiatives designed to increase female participation and leadership in STEM fields through scholarships, mentorship, and advocacy.

Policy Advocacy

Working with governments to develop policies that support STEM education, research funding, and technology innovation.

Our Partners

Collaborating for Impact

We work with leading organizations across Africa and globally to advance STEM education and innovation.

Universities

University of Nairobi

University of Cape Town

Addis Ababa University

University of Ghana

Corporate Partners

Tech Innovate

Global Solutions

AfriTech Labs

Launch Africa

Development Partners

Global Education Fund

Science Development Initiative

African Development Trust

Future Tech Foundation

Stay Updated

News & Events

June 15, 2025

2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open

TASID announces 200 new scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields across Africa.

July 8-10, 2025

Pan-African STEM Innovation Summit

Join us in Kigali for three days of keynotes, workshops, and networking with STEM leaders from across the continent.

May 22, 2025

New Innovation Hub Opens in Lilongwe

TASID launches its fifth innovation hub in East Africa, featuring state-of-the-art labs and co-working spaces.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

Address

Onions Complex, Area 4, Behind Chipiku
Lilongwe, Malawi

Email

info@tasidmalawi.org

Phone

+265 888 434 0336

Our Vision

To create an Africa where STEM education, research, and innovation drive sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Our Mission

To empower African youth through quality STEM education, support groundbreaking research, and foster innovation ecosystems that address local and global challenges.

Our Leadership

Dr. Amina Njeri

Executive Director

Former Professor of Computer Science with 15 years of experience in STEM education policy.

Dr. Kwame Osei

Director of Research

Biomedical engineer with extensive experience leading research initiatives across West Africa.

Ms. Fatima Ahmed

Partnerships Director

Former tech industry executive with a passion for connecting resources to opportunities.

Mr. David Mutua

Programs Director

Education specialist with 10 years of experience designing STEM curricula and programs.

Our Constitution

Download our organization's constitution to learn more about our governance structure, principles, and operating procedures.

Download Constitution (PDF)

Advancing Africa Through STEM Excellence