Innovation Agencies in Africa Network

Empowering African
Innovation Agencies

Equipping innovation agencies to lead transformative change across Africa.

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Advancing Inclusive
Innovation in Africa

Innovation that leaves no one behind — empowering women, youth, and marginalized communities.

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Fostering Strategic
African Collaboration

Connecting agencies to scale solutions and tackle Africa's biggest innovation challenges together.

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Driving Africa's Industrial
Competitiveness

Powering Africa's industries through innovation, technology, and smarter policy alignment.

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Harmonizing Policies and
Building Capacity in Africa

Aligning innovation policies and boosting agency capacity for greater impact and resilience.

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Accelerating High-Impact Innovation Agencies in Africa

The IAA Network is a pan-African initiative that unites innovation agencies to build capacity, exchange knowledge, and drive sustainable development across the continent.

Collaboration

Bringing together innovation agencies across Africa to share knowledge and best practices.

Pan-African Reach

Connecting national and regional agencies from every corner of the continent.

Innovation Focus

Positioning innovation as the key driver for sustainable and inclusive development.

Policy Harmonization

Working towards aligned policies and frameworks across African nations.

Building a Pan-African Innovation Agencies Network

Uniting agencies across the continent to foster collaboration, shared learning, and sustainable innovation.

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Event 28-Sep-2026

4th IAA Network Steering Committee Meeting

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The 4th IAA Network Steering Committee Meeting will be held physically in Namibia, bringing together Steering Committee members to review progress, provide strategic guidance, strengthen governance, and advance implementation of...

Event 28-Sep-2026

IAA Network–AUDA-NEPAD Strategic Workshop

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The IAA Network and AUDA-NEPAD will meet on 28–29 September 2026 to explore collaboration opportunities, align the Network with continental innovation frameworks, and strengthen partnerships that advance Africa's innovation ecosystem.

Event 03-Aug-2026

IAA Network Peer Learning Exchange Programme 2026

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The IAA Network Peer Learning Exchange connects member innovation agencies across Africa through structured, peer-led learning visits. This year's programme takes place from June 2026.

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Insights 07-Aug-2026

Built to Leave: How Weak Innovation Infrastructure Is Driving Africa's Brain Drain

Every year, the African continent loses an estimated 70,000 skilled professionals to emigration, according to the African Union. Scientists, engineers, doctors, researchers - people...

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Announcement 24-Jul-2026

IAA Network launches Technical Assistance Programme to strengthen Africa's national innovation agencies

The Innovation Agencies in Africa Network has launched its Technical Assistance (TA) Programme, a structured, demand-driven initiative that places targeted expert support directly...

News 24-Jul-2026

IAA Network Holds Inaugural High-Level Coordination Meeting

The Innovation Agencies in Africa Network held its first-ever High-Level Coordination Quarterly Meeting on 22 July 2026, bringing together the chief executives of...

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Innovation agencies from across Africa working together to drive sustainable development

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What We Do

Strategic programs driving innovation excellence across the African continent

Capacity Building Program

We support innovation agencies through tailored capacity-building programs that enhance leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

Knowledge Sharing

We host a dynamic digital hub that enables members to share resources, tools, research, and experiences. This online platform serves as a living repository of knowledge and a space for collaboration.

Joint Collaborative Programmes

We design and implement collaborative innovation programmes that address shared development priorities such as digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusion.

Research & Policy Advocacy

We conduct research, produce policy briefs, and gather real-time data to strengthen the evidence base for innovation policy and practice.

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