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Directory of African
& Black Scientific
Institutions

A growing global directory of universities, research centers, observatories, technology hubs, STEM nonprofits, and institutions connected to Black scientific excellence — across Africa and the diaspora.

01 Universities
02 Research Labs
03 Science Museums
04 Observatories
05 Tech Hubs
06 Medical Research
07 STEM Nonprofits
08 Gov. Agencies
Building the most complete map of Black scientific institutions ever assembled — in one living, growing directory.

AfroScience is building a global directory of scientific institutions connected to Black excellence — from historic African universities and diaspora research centers to cutting-edge innovation hubs and space programs.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, educator, or institution yourself, this directory is your gateway to the full ecosystem of Black science worldwide.

Directory Categories

Eight pillars of institutional science

01
Universities & STEM Faculties
African universities, HBCUs, and institutions of higher learning with strong STEM departments and Black faculty leadership.
02
Research Institutes & Laboratories
Independent and affiliated research centers, scientific laboratories, and institutes conducting original scientific inquiry.
03
Science Museums & Learning Centers
Public institutions that bring science to life — science museums, discovery centers, and education-focused exhibitions.
04
Space Agencies, Observatories & Astronomy Groups
African space agencies, observatories, and astronomy organizations advancing the continent’s place in space science.
05
Innovation Hubs & Technology Incubators
Tech parks, startup incubators, and innovation ecosystems driving African and diaspora technology entrepreneurship.
06
Medical Research Institutions
Hospitals, medical schools, and institutes focused on health research, epidemiology, and biomedical sciences.
07
STEM Nonprofits, Foundations & Scholarships
Organizations funding, mentoring, and supporting Black STEM students and researchers at every stage of their career.
08
Government Science Agencies
National science ministries, research councils, and government bodies shaping science policy across Africa and beyond.
Global Reach

From Nairobi to New York,
a worldwide record

The AfroScience Institution Directory spans every region where Black scientific contribution has been made — with a particular focus on the African continent, where much of the world’s scientific heritage originated.

Africa
85%
USA & Canada
60%
Caribbean
40%
Europe
35%
Latin America
28%

Relative coverage — directory in active development

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Whether you represent an institution or simply know of one that belongs in this directory, we want to hear from you. Every submission helps build the most complete record of Black scientific infrastructure in the world.

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Institution name and official website
Country, city, and region
Category (university, lab, hub, etc.)
Brief description of activities and focus
Any relevant contacts or documentation
Connection to Black scientific excellence

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