PIGTEC Innovation Exhibition
Showcasing young talent through innovation, creativity & design thinking.
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UCAF — 7th AICIF Social Impact Finalist
UCAF was selected as a finalist in the Social Impact category at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF 2025 — Africa Emerging) Pitch Competition, competing against organisations across the continent.
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AIDeL — Launching Soon
AIDeL (AI-Driven Empathic Learning & Innovation Model) is UCAF's forthcoming design thinking platform — AI-powered, empathy-centred, and built to transform how students and educators solve real-world problems.
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Window on America — Designated Regional Training Centre
UCAF is officially designated as a programme partner of Window on America, Zaria — our regional training centre for empathy sessions, TED-Ed talks, and student engagements.
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82% Improved Idea Articulation
Post-EduFest data showed 82% of student participants demonstrated measurably stronger ability to articulate complex ideas.
Our Programs1,000+ Students Directly Reached
Through PIGTEC, Career Workshops, and school sessions, UCAF has directly impacted over 1,000 students across Kaduna and Kano States.
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Impact at a Glance
Students impacted across Zaria & Sabon Gari
Through school visits, awareness engagements, and institutional collaboration inside local communities.
Young people trained in leadership & innovation
Intensively trained through our structured development programs and flagship exhibitions.
Improved idea articulation post-program
Participants showed a significant increase in their ability to articulate complex solutions.
Stronger problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to apply design thinking to real-world community challenges.
Founded during COVID-19 lockdown
Established out of an urgent necessity to build a new generation of leaders and system designers.
Our Core Purpose
Our Mission
To transform education into a global system that produces thinkers, innovators, and institutional leaders.
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Our Vision
To build a generation of leaders across the world who design, execute, and sustain solutions for societal transformation.
A fully integrated leadership and innovation ecosystem across Africa.
Five Pillars. One Direction.
Everything we do, including our flagship exhibitions PIGTEC & EduFest, is designed to move young people from the margins into the center of decision-making.
Talent & Career Development
We help young people discover their strengths, align them with career pathways, and build the confidence to pursue meaningful futures.
Innovation & Design Thinking
We introduce participants to design thinking as a living, breathing tool for solving real problems — a practice to own and implement.
Educator Development
Our Teacher Series equips educators to transform their classrooms into spaces of creativity, inquiry, and innovative learning.
Leadership & Development
We are building a structured pipeline for young people to move into leadership roles through guided mentorship and real accountability.
Policy & Advocacy
Documenting field evidence and generating community data to engage decision-makers across sectors for sustainable change.
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