The Planet Earth Institute (PEI) is an international NGO and charity working for the scientific independence of Africa. While other emerging regions have invested heavily in science and technology, Africa is falling behind in the race for scientific development. And we want that to change, fast. All of our work is built around the three pathways we believe will help led Africa to scientific independence: Higher Education, Technological Innovation and Policy and Advocacy. In other words, we want to support and strengthen higher education institutions, help incubate technologies able to drive scientific advancement and campaign for a science-led development agenda for Africa. Headquartered in London with a core executive team, the PEI also has a regional office in Luanda, Angola and Medine Education Village, Mauritius. All of the InstituteÍs projects benefits from the guidance of the Global Scientific Committee (GSC), a unique group of eminent research scientists drawn from across the world, and partnerships with leading organisations working who share our vision for a scientifically empowered Africa.