Innovation Agencies in Africa Network

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Technical Assistance Programme - Information Note

A member-facing guide to the IAA Network's Technical Assistance Programme — covering eligibility, the seven building blocks framework, how to apply, and what Cohort 1 support entails.

Knowledge Note - Commercialising African Innovations Across Borders, June 2026

An evidence-based knowledge note examining structural barriers to cross-border commercialisation of African innovations, drawing on the IAA Network's inaugural webinar and comparative global cases from Europe, Asia, and agricultural research systems.

Webinar Summary Note: Commercialisation and Scaling of African Innovations Across Borders

A summary of the IAA Network's inaugural webinar held on 10 June 2026, covering key discussions on cross-border innovation commercialisation, IP harmonisation, and lessons from the Network's first joint collaborative programme.

IAA Network Member Onboarding Guide

The IAA Network Member Onboarding Guide outlines the step-by-step process for joining Africa's premier innovation agency network — from application submission to formal membership confirmation.

IAA Network Peer Learning Exchange — How It Works

This public explainer walks you through the IAA Network Peer Learning Exchange, who is involved, and how exchanges are conducted from April to June 2026.

Agency Deep Dive: How COSTECH Tanzania is Bridging the Lab-to-Market Gap

COSTECH Tanzania demonstrates how African innovation agencies can strengthen research-industry linkages through integrated institutional architecture, credit guarantee schemes, shared digital infrastructure, and a hub-of-hubs model that catalyzed 20+ innovation spaces.