About AirQo
AirQo is a pioneering initiative dedicated to improving air quality monitoring and management across Africa.Our mission is to efficiently collect, analyze and forecast air quality data to international standards and work with partners to reduce air pollution and raise awareness of its effects in African cities.
Founded in 2015 at Makerere University in Uganda, AirQo has grown into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, data scientists, and environmental experts. We are committed to developing innovative, low-cost air quality monitoring solutions tailored for the unique challenges of African urban environments.
Our Core Values
Citizen Focus
At AirQo, we believe that the main beneficiary of our work should be the citizen.
Precision
We convert low-cost sensor data into a reliable measure of air quality thus making our network and our models as accurate as they can be.
Collaboration and Openness
We work in a fast-moving field with continuous improvements in technology. We recruit the best teams and also commit to their ongoing professional development and training.
Investment in People
We invest in the best talent and commit to their ongoing development and training.
Our Impact
- Deployed over 300 low-cost air quality sensors across Africa
- Provided air quality data to millions of citizens through our digital platform and API
- Collaborated with local governments to develop data-driven air quality management strategies
- Engaged in capacity building, training over 5000 individuals in air quality monitoring and analysis.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you! Reach out with questions, feedback, or collaboration ideas.
Contact Information
Software Systems Centre, Block B, Level 3
College of Computing and Information Sciences
Plot 56 University Pool Road
Kampala, Uganda