Engineering with a human-centered design approach
WEST C.I.C. worked with an international consortium on projects to bring clean energy to rural communities in Nigeria (funded by UKRI). Our role was to empower women in cassava food production using human centred design, by studying the impact of new patented innovative technology delivered by project partners PyroGenesys Ltd. Learn more about the project here.
Project outcome:
WEST C.I.C. were the winners of the Director's Award in 2023 and shortlisted as finalists for the Engineering Innovation Chamption in the business sector in 2021 & 2022. This is in recognition of their ongoing work in outreach and innovation and a strong commitment to improve diversity in STEM.