Research Projects and Business Idea
(Re)searching the Middle Class in Subsaharan Africa: A mulitdisciplinary Kick-off Workshop
Objectives 1: stimulate a local debate and knowledge exchange by bringing together a varied set of voices to the exploration of Kenya‘s middle class. 2: collecting data on the Kenyan middle-class, which includes personal stories, pictures, video-docu…
Valueworks: Effects of Financialization along the Copper Value Chain
Over the last 15 years, Switzerland has emerged as a major global commodity-trading hub. Swiss traders take an intermediary position in commodity chains; they connect markets, influence the pricing process and, unintentionally, change the life-worlds…
DASH Study (Disease, Activity and Schoolchildren’s Health)
The DASH study, or in full the Disease, Activity and Schoolchildren’s Health in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a joint research project between the University of Basel, Switzerland, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel, Switzerla…
The Use of ICTs in Projects for Sustainable Povery Reduction in Ghana and Mauritius
How does the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), especially mobile phones and internet, increase access to economic, educational and health resources in Ghana and in Mauritius? How can the use of ICTs reduce poverty and contribu…
Information for international PhD Candidates
Doctoral Studies Before you begin the online application, please note the following: Degree programs An overview of the doctoral studies offered by the various faculties can be found in the information sheet: Doctoral studies issued by the specific f…
Right Lamp Shine Group Ltd
Right Lamp Shine Group (RLSG Ltd) is a university startup based in Rwanda that focuses on innovations in renewable energy. The company has developed a patented automatic changeover switch that prioritizes solar energy while using other sources as bac…
chiweto
chiweto helps farmers to have better farming practices through inclusive and innovative e-extension and digital livestock insurance solutions for profitable farming while supporting development partners data needs. Chiweto services facilitate deliver…
Maichatron
Maichatron (PTY) Ltd; a multi-award- winning Tech & Engineering company that was established to innovate Africa with fourth industrial revolution skills and services. The company has previously empowered communities with skills such as 3D Printin…
Probipher
Probipher is a South African biotech company focused on the research and development of microbial additives for the agricultural industry. Committed to advancing sustainable agriculture, Probipher leverages the power of microorganisms to create innov…
Ceiling in a can
Ceiling in a Can is a patented, low-cost, DIY insulating ceiling solution designed for small houses and shacks. The product is easy to transport, manufactured on-site by local entrepreneurs, and costs half the price of competing products. It provides…
CSR-AFRICA
CSR-AFRICA is dedicated to delivering high-quality news, information, and education on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from Africa. Their aim is to be the definitive reference on CSR across the continent. They value reader satisfaction, origina…
hiLyte
hiLyte provide clean and affordable lighting and phone-charging services to their end-customers in rural communities. They do this by working with agents on the ground who are commonly shopkeepers. Solar panels, hiLyte charging boxes, and hiLyte cube…
HerHealth Uganda
HerHealth Uganda provide communities with health education and continuous advocacy to empower them to monitor, manage and be more aware of their health conditions through affordable alternatives. They create affordable health care alternatives using…
Gugu
Gugu, an international award-winning South African-based connectivity, digital, and clean energy startup, provides people in townships and villages affordable electricity through the Gugu Energy System (uGES). The founder and CEO is Nkanyiso Madlala….
CommoChain
CommoChain is a web-based solution that allows Coffee Exporters to better track their samples and manage exporting documents. It delivers efficiency & traceability benefits to ultimately provide best coffee to clients. Pains for Coffee Exporters…