Academy of Design and Innovation

Awarded in the African Excellence Awards 2026.

Award logo for winner - African Excellence Awards
About Academy of Design and Innovation

Best Design Education & Research Institution 2026 - Mauritius

ADI has articulated a vision “To be a regional hub for design education and research that shapes lives and society.” Its mission includes fostering creativity, promoting a culture of innovation through teaching and research, and assisting industry and SMEs in producing high value-added products and services. Tools of collaboration with industry (textile, fashion, built environment) mean that ADI students graduate with real-world relevance and are prepared to apply innovative and design thinking.