Africa Institute

Applied research in African key markets.

The Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences has been active on the African continent since 2005 and has integrated all activities in research, teaching, learning, innovation and transfer in the Africa Institute. The interdisciplinary Africa Institute comprises projects and scientists from the three faculties Health Management, Information Management as well as Business and Economics.

The cooperation with African partners focuses on practice-oriented and interdisciplinary projects in the fields of health management, entrepreneurship, decentralised electrification, circular ecenomy, logistics and resource management as well as commercialization of research. This expertise is made available to German companies through various transfer formats, such as events or market research.

Africa Business Forum 2026: Roadmaps to success in Africa’s future markets

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Africa’s economies are characterized by dynamism and diversity, yet German companies have so far only tapped into them selectively. The Africa Institute at HNU, in collaboration with the Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Ulm), is organizing the Africa Business Forum on July 23, 2026, at the IHK Ulm premises—free of charge and featuring sessions in both German and English.

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11.03.2026, Research: Focus on circular business models: new publication from the Africa Institute

A new study by the Africa Institute at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) examines circular business models in Rwanda's agricultural and food sector. Among other things, it shows that many…

24.10.2025, Study: HNU students develop sustainable business ideas in Senegal

30 international participants in FOUNDERS LAB 2025 - practical, creative and circular: As part of the SCEFAB - FOUNDERS LAB 2025 project, ten students from Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU)…

17.10.2025, Transfer: Global Responsibility – Local Impact: University Partnerships for the SDGs

Representatives from Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) and the HNU Africa Institute took part in the DAAD symposium on SDG partnerships in Cape Town, which was held under the theme of…

15.07.2025, Transfer: 6th Africa Business Forum: Building bridges for market entry on the continent of…

For the sixth time, the Africa Institute at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) invited regional companies interested in entering the market in African countries. Under the motto "Business…