Digilent
Not yet contacted
DAQs & teaching stations
Measurement devices, educational DAQs and remote station integration.
Official website ↗OUR PHASE 1 FLAGSHIP PROJECT
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Remote Laboratory Centre
Information for equipment sponsors, funders and implementation partners
Help establish 13 supervised remote laboratory stations connecting students, educators and researchers with real instruments, live imaging and scientific data.
Proposed centre — seeking equipment sponsorship, funding and technical partners.
AfriRemoteLabs and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology have an existing MOU. This does not imply committed equipment, funding or an operational centre.
HELP EQUIP AFRICA’S SHARED LABORATORIES
Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome equipment, software, training and funding collaborations for our proposed Phase 1 remote laboratory stations.
Prospective outreach only — no organizations contacted yet.
The organizations below have been identified by AfriRemoteLabs as potential outreach contacts. No partnership, sponsorship, endorsement or funding commitment is implied. Logos identify the organizations only.
NI (National Instruments)
Not yet contacted
Remote control & software
LabVIEW, data acquisition and technical guidance for experiment control.
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ZEISS
Not yet contacted
Digital microscopy
Connected teaching microscopes, imaging software and staff training.
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Bruker
Not yet contacted
AFM & spectroscopy
AFM and spectroscopy equipment, technical demonstrations and training.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Not yet contacted
UV–Vis & teaching resources
Spectrophotometry equipment and educational spectroscopy resources.
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METTLER TOLEDO
Not yet contacted
Automated titration
Titrators, laboratory automation and technical guidance.
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SIGLENT
Not yet contacted
Electronic test equipment
Oscilloscopes, signal generators and support for teaching stations.
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Safaricom Foundation
Not yet contacted
Student access & infrastructure
Explore eligible support for computers, science education and student access in Kenya.
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PASCO Scientific
Not yet contacted
Mechanics, thermal physics & sensors
Dynamics tracks, smart carts, wireless sensors and teaching software.
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Vernier Science Education
Not yet contacted
Teaching sensors & spectroscopy
Sensors, spectrophotometers, data collection and educational resources.
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PHYWE
Not yet contacted
Physics & chemistry teaching
Experiment kits, thermal apparatus and laboratory teaching materials.
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Shimadzu
Not yet contacted
UV–Vis & FTIR spectroscopy
Instruments, technical demonstrations, training and academic pricing discussions.
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JEOL
Not yet contacted
SEM & TEM microscopy
Microscopy training, remote demonstrations and technical collaboration.
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Keysight Technologies
Not yet contacted
Engineering & electronic measurement
Test instruments, engineering courseware and software support.
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RIGOL Technologies
Not yet contacted
Electronic test equipment
Oscilloscopes, signal generators and teaching resources.
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Dell Technologies
Not yet contacted
Computing & shared infrastructure
Workstations, servers, storage and research computing infrastructure.
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NVIDIA
Not yet contacted
Scientific AI & GPU computing
Explore GPU computing, scientific AI training and research collaboration. Programme availability and academic eligibility require verification.
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Safaricom PLC
Not yet contacted
Laboratory connectivity
Explore business internet, data connectivity and support for remote laboratory access. Separate from Safaricom Foundation.
Official website ↗Support areas are proposed by AfriRemoteLabs. Availability, eligibility and any contribution would be discussed directly with each organization. Other interested organizations are also welcome.
Project purpose and beneficiaries
Practical science requires access to real measurements, instrument operation and evidence-based analysis. The proposed centre at JOOUST in Kenya will combine local technical support with scheduled online participation. It is intended for university students, educators, researchers and collaborating institutions in Africa and beyond.
Physics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences teaching will be supported by Materials Science characterization and Engineering instrumentation. Local and distant participants will use shared facilities through agreed access arrangements.
How a distant participant takes part
- Book an approved session and submit a measurement plan.
- Review preparation materials and calibration information.
- Observe the equipment through live video and operate permitted controls.
- Request sample changes and physical adjustments from the on-site technician.
- Download measurements, analyze uncertainty and submit a reproducible report.
All 13 stations below are planned. Automated sample changing and remote control depend on the selected instrument and its supported interfaces. Advanced microscopy and biological activities require supervision.
The 13 stations and proposed experiments
Select a station to inspect its proposed experiment and participant responsibilities. The amounts are planning envelopes covering equipment and supporting requirements; they are not supplier quotations.
Station 01: MechanicsProposed budget: US$19,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Newton second law on a dynamics track
Purpose
Determine how acceleration depends on driving force and total moving mass, including friction.
Equipment sought
Track, cart, pulley, string, calibrated masses, force sensor, motion detector or photogates, release mechanism, DAQ and camera.
Theory
For the cart–hanger system: m_h g − f = M_total a. String tension is not the net force on the complete system.
Distant participant preparation
Draw free-body diagrams; define the system; predict acceleration; choose sampling and identify track slope and pulley resistance as possible errors.
On-site technician preparation
Level the track, measure masses, calibrate sensors and verify end stops and safe travel.
Experimental procedure
- Review sensor baselines.
- Select an approved mass configuration and start acquisition.
- Trigger release and record force and motion.
- Repeat each configuration at least three times.
- Vary hanging mass while keeping total moving mass constant.
- Run a second series varying total mass at approximately constant driving force.
- Flag collisions, slipping string and irregular motion.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Select trials, start acquisition and release, inspect live graphs and decide which measurements to repeat. Request physical mass changes unless automated. Researchers may compare friction models.
Analysis and interpretation
Fit velocity–time slopes for acceleration; plot acceleration against driving force; compare slope with 1/M_total; evaluate friction and propagate measurement uncertainty.
Required submission
Free-body diagrams, raw data, fitted graphs, uncertainty and model comparison.
Sponsor Mechanics →Station 02: Thermal physicsProposed budget: US$11,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Newton law of cooling
Purpose
Measure cooling and test an exponential model under different conditions.
Equipment sought
Heated metal block, block and ambient sensors, controlled heater, optional fan, DAQ and camera.
Theory
T(t) = T_a + (T_0 − T_a) exp(−kt); thermal time constant τ = 1/k, assuming approximately constant ambient temperature.
Distant participant preparation
Explain model assumptions; predict airflow effects; select sampling interval and fit method.
On-site technician preparation
Install sensors, check heater protection and establish temperature limits.
Experimental procedure
- Record ambient and initial temperatures.
- Select an approved heating setpoint.
- Allow suitable stabilization.
- Switch off heat and record cooling.
- Continue over a sufficient temperature range.
- Repeat at another initial temperature and approved airflow condition.
- Record ambient changes.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Choose temperature and airflow settings, monitor trends and determine whether the record is adequate. Check ambient stability before fitting.
Analysis and interpretation
Fit the cooling curve directly; report k and τ with uncertainty; inspect residuals; discuss sensor response and internal temperature gradients.
Required submission
Cooling curves, fit parameters, residuals and assessment of model validity.
Sponsor Thermal physics →Station 03: Optical characterizationProposed budget: US$23,500
Planned — sponsorship sought
Diffraction and laser wavelength
Purpose
Determine wavelength and compare single-slit intensity patterns.
Equipment sought
Enclosed low-power laser, known grating, selectable slits, motorized mounts, calibrated screen distance and imaging camera.
Theory
d sin θ = mλ; θ = arctan(y/L). Single-slit minima: a sin θ = mλ for nonzero integer m.
Distant participant preparation
Predict order positions; assess small-angle approximation; plan uncertainty in grating spacing, distance and image position.
On-site technician preparation
Enclose and align beam, calibrate image scale and check mount limits.
Experimental procedure
- Select grating.
- Adjust exposure to avoid saturation.
- Capture central and higher orders.
- Measure both sides of the central maximum.
- Repeat image acquisition.
- Select two slit widths and capture patterns.
- Preserve originals before background correction.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Select supported elements, adjust exposure, choose measurement regions and extract intensity profiles. Request any physical alignment.
Analysis and interpretation
Calculate wavelength from multiple orders; compare opposite sides; propagate uncertainty; compare slit minima with theory and discuss resolution.
Required submission
Annotated images, profiles, wavelength and uncertainty.
Sponsor Optical characterization →Station 04: Atomic force microscopyProposed budget: US$119,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Thin-film topography and roughness
Purpose
Compare nanoscale surface features and roughness across prepared films.
Equipment sought
AFM, suitable cantilevers, calibration specimen, films, vibration isolation, controller and analysis software.
Theory
R_a = mean(|z − mean(z)|); R_q = sqrt(mean((z − mean(z))²)). Roughness depends on scan area and processing.
Distant participant preparation
Define features, scan sizes, resolution and number of regions; review tip and feedback effects.
On-site technician preparation
Install tip and sample, align, approach and establish stable imaging; verify calibration.
Experimental procedure
- Review calibration image.
- Acquire overview scan.
- Select smaller feature regions.
- Record height and supporting channels.
- Repeat across multiple regions.
- Compare trace and retrace.
- Repeat an approved scan-rate condition.
- Retain original data and processing log.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Choose scan regions and approved settings; assess artifacts and request repeat scans. Researchers can compare treatments or aging using approved sample sets.
Analysis and interpretation
Level with a documented method; calculate roughness and line profiles; compare consistent scan conditions; discuss tip convolution and sampling.
Required submission
Height maps, profiles, roughness statistics and artifact assessment.
Sponsor Atomic force microscopy →Station 05: Scanning tunneling microscopyProposed budget: US$67,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Graphite imaging and tunneling current
Purpose
Examine graphite structure and current sensitivity to separation.
Equipment sought
STM, conductive tip, graphite, vibration isolation, controller and software.
Theory
I is approximately proportional to exp(−2κz). Contrast reflects electronic structure as well as geometry.
Distant participant preparation
Explain conductive-sample requirement; compare imaging modes; propose scan sizes and bias conditions.
On-site technician preparation
Prepare surface and tip, establish stable tunneling and protected limits.
Experimental procedure
- Acquire larger stability scan.
- Reduce scan area progressively.
- Compare approved bias and current settings.
- Repeat to assess drift.
- Request a supervised current–distance curve if supported.
- Save images and metadata.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Select authorized parameters and regions, evaluate drift and compare contrast. Tip preparation and coarse approach remain on-site.
Analysis and interpretation
Measure apparent periodicity; compare bias-dependent images; plot ln(I) against separation when suitable; discuss drift and tip effects without assuming each bright feature is an atom.
Required submission
Images, line profiles, periodicity and tunneling interpretation.
Sponsor Scanning tunneling microscopy →Station 06: UV Vis spectrophotometryProposed budget: US$32,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Beer Lambert calibration
Purpose
Determine unknown solution concentration from absorbance.
Equipment sought
Programmable UV–Vis instrument, cuvettes, blank, standards, unknown and supported sample changer.
Theory
A = −log10(I/I_0) = εlc; practical calibration A = mc + b.
Distant participant preparation
Select scan range, standards, blank and replicates; define calibration acceptance checks.
On-site technician preparation
Prepare solutions, document preparation, check bubbles and contamination and load cuvettes.
Experimental procedure
- Measure blank.
- Scan representative standard and choose analytical wavelength.
- Measure standards in documented order.
- Include replicates and check standard.
- Measure unknown.
- Request dilution if outside validated range.
- Download spectra and settings.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Select wavelength and supported parameters, schedule readings and evaluate calibration. Request technician changes when no sample changer exists.
Analysis and interpretation
Fit calibration and inspect residuals; calculate unknown and dilution factor; assess uncertainty and interference; distinguish repeated readings from independent preparations.
Required submission
Spectra, calibration, unknown concentration and uncertainty.
Sponsor UV Vis spectrophotometry →Station 07: FTIR and Raman spectroscopyProposed budget: US$128,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Polymer identification
Purpose
Identify prepared polymers using complementary vibrational spectra.
Equipment sought
FTIR with ATR, Raman instrument with enclosed laser, reference polymers, unknown and software.
Theory
Band positions and patterns support identification; FTIR and Raman have complementary responses.
Distant participant preparation
Review functional groups, predict diagnostic bands, choose settings and candidate materials.
On-site technician preparation
Load samples, establish ATR contact, focus Raman and prevent sample damage.
Experimental procedure
- Acquire FTIR background.
- Record reference spectra.
- Record unknown FTIR spectrum.
- Acquire Raman spectra.
- Repeat weak or questionable measurements within limits.
- Compare references.
- Preserve originals and document correction.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Choose permitted resolution, scans and duration; assess signal quality; request additional evidence and explain diagnostic bands.
Analysis and interpretation
Assign bands using appropriate references; compare evidence; discuss fluorescence, overlap and identification uncertainty. Uncalibrated ATR intensity is not direct concentration.
Required submission
Annotated spectra, assignments and justified identification.
Sponsor FTIR and Raman spectroscopy →Station 08: Automated titrationProposed budget: US$44,500
Planned — sponsorship sought
Potentiometric acid concentration
Purpose
Determine concentration and compare equivalence-point methods.
Equipment sought
Titrator, calibrated pH electrode, standardized base, acid, stirrer, dispenser and containment.
Theory
For a monoprotic acid and monovalent base: C_a V_a = C_b V_b at equivalence.
Distant participant preparation
Balance reaction, estimate equivalence volume, select increments and distinguish endpoint from equivalence.
On-site technician preparation
Prepare reagents, record titrant concentration, calibrate electrode, prime dispenser and load sample.
Experimental procedure
- Record initial pH.
- Start approved dosing program.
- Add controlled increments.
- Allow readings to stabilize.
- Use finer additions near equivalence.
- Continue enough to define post-equivalence curve.
- Repeat with independent aliquots.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Define and run approved dosing, monitor the curve and request finer additions or repeats. Technician changes samples and handles waste.
Analysis and interpretation
Plot pH–volume and derivatives; compare equivalence estimates; calculate concentration and uncertainty from titrant, dosing and aliquot volume.
Required submission
Curves, derivative plots, concentration and replicate statistics.
Sponsor Automated titration →Station 09: Digital microscopyProposed budget: US$27,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Calibrated microscopic measurements
Purpose
Measure features and assess magnification and image quality.
Equipment sought
Microscope, camera, stage micrometer, specimens, supported motorized stage/focus and software.
Theory
Feature length = pixel count × calibrated micrometres per pixel. Calibration must match optical configuration.
Distant participant preparation
Define features, selection rule, fields and number of measurements; distinguish magnification and resolution.
On-site technician preparation
Load slides, check illumination and stage limits.
Experimental procedure
- Image micrometer at each objective.
- Calculate scale.
- Navigate specimen.
- Adjust supported focus and exposure.
- Capture representative fields.
- Measure with matching calibration.
- Repeat measurements for operator variation.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Navigate available controls, select fields and measure. Direct manual technician movements with coordinates or marked images when needed.
Analysis and interpretation
Compute distributions, mean and standard deviation; assess calibration, boundary choice and sampling bias.
Required submission
Original and annotated images, calibration and measurement statistics.
Sponsor Digital microscopy →Station 10: Biological assaysProposed budget: US$51,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Temperature dependence of enzyme activity
Purpose
Compare initial rates of a validated teaching assay.
Equipment sought
Colorimeter or plate reader, enzyme/substrate, temperature holder, dispenser or pipettes and vessels.
Theory
Initial rate follows the early reaction slope; concentration conversion requires a validated assay calibration.
Distant participant preparation
Review reaction, controls, temperatures, replicates and initial-rate interval.
On-site technician preparation
Prepare approved non-pathogenic assay, validate controls and manage materials under institutional procedures.
Experimental procedure
- Record blank.
- Equilibrate reagents.
- Initiate and timestamp reaction.
- Measure absorbance at intervals.
- Repeat independent mixtures.
- Compare approved temperatures.
- Collect controls.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Choose measurement schedule and approved temperatures, examine early linearity and timing. Manual initiation is timestamped on-site; automation requires validated mixing.
Analysis and interpretation
Calculate blank-corrected initial slopes; convert only where justified; compare rates and discuss timing, reagent variability and inactivation.
Required submission
Reaction curves, controls, rates and qualified interpretation.
Sponsor Biological assays →Station 11: Scanning electron microscopyProposed budget: US$304,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Morphology and particle dimensions
Purpose
Compare surfaces and measure representative features.
Equipment sought
SEM, stubs, adhesive, preparation/coating facilities where needed, vacuum system and software.
Theory
Image contrast depends on detector and operating conditions; two-dimensional images do not fully specify three-dimensional shape.
Distant participant preparation
Submit composition, questions, feature definition and region plan; review charging and beam sensitivity.
On-site technician preparation
Assess compatibility, mount/load specimen and establish appropriate imaging.
Experimental procedure
- Capture overview.
- Select representative regions.
- Adjust approved focus and magnification.
- Record documented settings.
- Compare approved detector or beam conditions.
- Measure multiple fields.
- Flag charging and damage.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Choose regions and justified settings through supervised access. Technician controls loading, vacuum and restricted operations.
Analysis and interpretation
Define size metric, measure consistently and report distributions and morphology. EDS is an optional extension only if installed and approved.
Required submission
Micrographs, metadata, measurements and morphology analysis.
Sponsor Scanning electron microscopy →Station 12: Transmission electron microscopyProposed budget: US$751,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Nanoparticle size and crystallinity
Purpose
Measure nanoparticles and examine supported crystallinity evidence.
Equipment sought
TEM, compatible grids/holder, camera, vacuum system, supported diffraction mode and software.
Theory
Dimensions require calibrated images; diffraction interpretation requires calibration and suitable reference information.
Distant participant preparation
Submit composition, selection rules, regions and questions; review overlap, thickness and beam damage.
On-site technician preparation
Assess grids, prepare/load specimen, align instrument and approve conditions.
Experimental procedure
- Survey grid.
- Select suitable thickness.
- Image separated particles.
- Sample multiple regions.
- Acquire diffraction when supported.
- Request images resolving uncertainty.
- Save calibration and settings.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Select relevant regions and propose imaging conditions within supervised limits. Technician handles exchange, alignment and fault recovery.
Analysis and interpretation
Define measured dimension and population; plot distribution; interpret calibrated diffraction cautiously; distinguish crystallinity evidence from definitive phase identification.
Required submission
Images, measurements, distributions and qualified diffraction interpretation.
Sponsor Transmission electron microscopy →Station 13: Sensors wireless measurement and DAQProposed budget: US$21,000
Planned — sponsorship sought
Calibration and sampling quality
Purpose
Calibrate channels and assess sampling, noise and transmission.
Equipment sought
Force/temperature sensors, motion detector, references, DAQ, wireless nodes, microcontroller and controlled motion source.
Theory
Linear response V = Sx + b. Sampling and filtering determine whether a waveform can be represented faithfully.
Distant participant preparation
Define range, frequencies, reference points, rates and missing-data checks.
On-site technician preparation
Wire and verify channels, apply references and set source limits.
Experimental procedure
- Measure known inputs.
- Repeat calibration points.
- Acquire periodic signal at high rate.
- Repeat at lower rates.
- Compare wired/wireless records.
- Inspect timestamps and missing samples.
- Repeat to assess drift.
Role of the distant researcher or student
Configure approved channels/rates, acquire data and assess quality; request physical reference loads and wiring changes.
Analysis and interpretation
Fit sensitivity and offset; inspect residuals, repeatability and drift; compare aliasing and filtering; quantify missing samples and timestamp reliability.
Required submission
Calibration, time series, sampling comparisons and quality report.
Sponsor Sensors wireless measurement and DAQ →Requirements for reliable remote access
At the host laboratory
Vendor-approved instrument controller and software; station computer and suitable GPU where justified; instrument-specific DAQ and interfaces; cameras; secure network; power protection; calibration; trained technician; access gateway; logs and session limits.
For the distant participant
Authenticated browser, a booked session, stable internet and suitable analysis tools. A client GPU is generally unnecessary for control; large image or AI analysis may use a managed analysis server or suitable local workstation.
Before commissioning
Validate approved controls, technician override, physical interlocks, local stopping arrangements, response to disconnection, data integrity, software licensing and remote-access permissions.
GPU specifications, computer quantities, DAQ channels and compatible interfaces will be finalized with suppliers. Deduct controllers, computers, licences and services already bundled with instruments.
Provisional budget for scrutiny
Budget basis: October 2026, US dollars. These figures are planning allowances inherited from the draft budget, not verified market prices or manufacturer quotations.
| Component | US dollars |
|---|---|
| 13 station subtotal | 1,598,000 |
| Shared capital infrastructure | 145,000 |
| Base capital subtotal | 1,743,000 |
| Capital contingency at 15 percent | 261,450 |
| Capital including contingency | 2,004,450 |
| One full operating year | 210,000 |
| Combined priced planning budget | 2,214,450 |
Unpriced requirements are excluded. Freight, insurance, customs clearance, applicable duties and taxes, major facility works, specialized biosafety infrastructure and other items marked TBD require separate confirmation. The contingency is not a quotation for these items.
Shared UV–Vis, FTIR and Raman instruments are counted once. Contributions in kind should be recorded separately from cash requirements. Manufacturer-bundled hardware, software and services must be reconciled before a final request.
Partners may support one station, several stations or shared infrastructure. Final cash requests will reflect quotations, confirmed contributions and installation requirements.
Read itemized budget PDFWhat sponsors and funders can support
Instrument manufacturers
Instrument donation, discounted supply, equipment loans, accessories, supported APIs, licences, installation, training, calibration and service. Specify model, condition, warranty and support duration.
Computing and technology partners
Workstations, GPUs where required, DAQs, sensors, cameras, remote integration, storage, backup, connectivity and licensed software.
Funders and foundations
Capital costs, site preparation, technical staffing, pilot teaching, access support, consumables, evaluation and recurring operational support.
Universities and research partners
Co-developed experiments, staff training, supervised instrument access, research collaboration and partner-hosted advanced microscopy during staged implementation.
Partner recognition
Recognition may include website acknowledgement, station recognition, demonstrations, technical workshops and agreed progress reports. Branding, naming, intellectual property and any exclusivity require written agreement; they are not automatically granted.
Implementation stages and acceptance milestones
- Technical scope and site readiness: confirm experiments, interfaces, utilities, space, staffing, custody and quotations.
- Partnership agreements: record contribution scope, equipment condition, delivery, installation, licensing, reporting and maintenance obligations.
- Installation and local validation: commission instruments, verify calibration, train staff and approve operating procedures.
- Remote integration: validate access control, video, acquisition, permitted controls and disconnection response.
- Pilot and evaluation: conduct supervised sessions, collect feedback and approve wider access based on results.
A delivery schedule and numerical targets will be agreed after equipment availability, facilities and funding are confirmed. Teaching and spectroscopy stations can be commissioned in stages; SEM and TEM require separate readiness assessment.
Governance reporting and sustainability
Project leadership
Dr. John Onyango Agumba brings Physics, Materials Science and scientific computing experience. Dr. Solomon Lugasi Omwoma brings Chemistry and laboratory collaboration experience. Biological Sciences leadership and the operational team will be confirmed through implementation. View Board of Directors.
Agreed accountability arrangements
Partnership agreements should define spending authority, contribution tracking, procurement, equipment ownership and custody, insurance, maintenance, reporting and review of changes. The existing MOU provides collaboration context; specific implementation responsibilities still need confirmation.
Proposed impact indicators
Track stations commissioned, experiments validated, technicians trained, sessions delivered, participant and institution reach, availability, learning outcomes, operating costs and incidents. Targets, baselines and reporting frequency will be agreed before funded delivery.
Operating sustainability
The draft operating allowance covers staffing, service, consumables, connectivity, utilities and recurring software. The operating model will be developed with JOOUST and partners, including institutional support, recurring sponsorship, training and appropriately agreed access services.
Delivery risks and responses
Manage import and installation uncertainty through quotations and readiness checks; interface limitations through supplier validation; power and connectivity interruptions through suitable protection and fallback; maintenance through service plans and trained local staff. These measures require funding and validation.
Download project documents
Use the prospectus for the wider programme, the experiment manual for the 13 teaching activities and the provisional budget for technical and financial review.
- Equipment Sponsorship and International Partnership Prospectus — PDF
- Detailed experiment manual — PDF · Word
- Consolidated itemized budget — PDF · Word
- Itemized station sponsorship budget — PDF · Station budget workbook — Excel
All budgets remain provisional. Earlier programme documents should be read alongside the current Phase 1 scope and budget boundaries on this page.
Information for partner due diligence
The public materials explain the proposed scope and planning assumptions. The following supporting records should be verified and shared through an authorized discussion where appropriate:
- Company registration and legal identity, authorized signatories and verified organizational payment details.
- The signed JOOUST MOU and permission to share its relevant provisions.
- Written site readiness, equipment custody and implementation responsibilities.
- Supplier quotations, specifications, remote-control permissions and licence terms.
- Approved implementation budget, financial controls, procurement and reporting arrangements.
- Staffing, maintenance, data management and approved operating procedures.
These records are not presented here as completed or publicly available. Please contact the team to discuss availability and verification. No committed funding, installation date or impact target is claimed.
Discuss a station or funding partnership
Email afriremotelabs@gmail.com or complete the form. The team will review your proposal and arrange a technical discussion. This form is an enquiry, not a payment or confirmed agreement.