Innovation Agencies in Africa Network

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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.

IAA Network Corporate Brochure

A concise overview of the Innovation Agencies in Africa Network, including our mission, thematic focus areas, programmes, stratregic pillars and member engagement across the continent.

Inside TIA South Africa: Driving Technology Commercialization

How South Africa's Technology Innovation Agency bridges the gap between research and market-ready solutions through technology stations and strategic funding instruments.