Innovation Agencies in Africa Network

At the CEIL Summit in Mombasa, IAA Network Coordinator Sheila Solomon highlighted strategies for breaking cross-border barriers, fostering collaboration, and enabling African innovations to scale through regional bodies and partnerships.

The IAA Network team conducted a four-day capacity-building programme, enhancing skills in communications, partnerships, data, and documentation preparing for impactful regional programmes and robust governance.

The IAA Network Steering Committee, comprising CEOs and heads of national innovation agencies, will meet virtually on 21st October 2025 to review governance structures and advance continental innovation collaboration.

Launched in Nairobi during Kenya Innovation Week, the IAA Network brings together African innovation leaders to advance continental development through collaboration.