AIMS Initiatives
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF)
Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Robert Bosch Stiftung. Launched in 2013, the NEF is a platform that connects science, society and policy in Africa and the rest of the world – with the goal to leverage science for human development globally. The NEF believes that Africa’s contributions to the global scientific community are critical for global progress. At the center of NEF’s efforts are Africa’s young people, the driving force for Africa’s scientific renaissance.
Visit the NEF website for more information and to learn how to get involved:
Quantum Leap Africa
Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) was created by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) to catalyze top quality high impact research in data science, smart systems engineering and drive the future revolution of IT through quantum information. It is also mandated to train the next generation of innovators in information science and technology.
Visit the QLA website for more information and to learn how to get involved:
Women In STEM Initiative
AIMS Women in STEM (AIMS WIS) was launched in 2015 during the first AIMSWIS Consultative meeting on the development of a Pan-African Agenda for Women in STEM. The consultative meeting brought together key actors from across Africa who were working on promoting African women in STEM to discuss the development of a Pan-African agenda for women in STEM and to agree on key priorities for moving forward collectively on this important issue.
For more information on the AIMS Women In STEM Initiative, please visit