The Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network was officially launched at the Kenya Innovation...
Innovation doesn’t succeed by accident. The difference between breakthroughs that transform industries and ideas...
Africa’s innovation landscape holds immense potential, but it remains constrained by persistent underinvestment and...
The startup revolution is unstoppable across Africa, and at the heart of this transformation lies...
The IAA Network is pleased to announce the launch of its new visual identity.
As a...
Nairobi, Kenya, 11 June 2025 - The Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network has formally...
Imagine an Africa where universal connectivity ensures that every community has affordable access to high-speed...
Africa stands at the cusp of a technological revolution. The concept of GovTech; the application...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is more than a trade protocol, it is...
A Policy Briefing Note for the Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network.
Innovation is a...
The IAA Network implementation team recently completed an intensive four-day capacity-building programme at the Kenya...
The Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network hosted a week-long training workshop for senior officials...
21 October 2025 – Chief Executive Officers and representatives from member innovation agencies and partner...
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its journey toward becoming a knowledge-based and innovation-driven...
The Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network convened its second Steering Committee meeting on 25...
A focused analysis translating WIPO’s 2025 IP data into actionable insights for African innovation agencies, highlighting trends, gaps and opportunities across patents, trademarks, designs and emerging innovation sectors.
.This policy brief explores how national innovation agencies can align with STISA-2034 to drive Africa’s industrialization, strengthen research capacity, and promote inclusive, innovation-led development.
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This policy briefing analyzes Africa’s innovation progress in the Global Innovation Index 2025, highlighting strengths, persistent challenges, and priority actions for advancing green, digital, and inclusive innovation through regional cooperation.
.The IAA Network Newsletter spotlights Africa’s innovation journey—sharing insights, success stories, and collaboration opportunities that empower agencies, drive digital transformation, and build inclusive, sustainable futures across the continent.
.Download our official brand identity guide to explore logo, colors, and design principles—ensuring clear, consistent, and professional representation of IAA Network across all platforms.
.Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) – IAA Network members are invited to join JCP1, a pilot for cross-border innovation, collaboration, and commercialization in Africa. Submission deadline: 14 July 2025.
.The second IAA Steering Committee meeting at TIA offices in Pretoria reaffirmed collective commitment to strengthening continental innovation coordination, reviewed progress, aligned priorities for 2026, and advanced collaboration across member agencies and partners.
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.
The IAA Network Policy & Innovation Training Workshop 2025 empowers member countries to align policies, enhance innovation ecosystems, and master monitoring tools through collaborative sessions, case studies, and practical exercises.
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.
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.
Dr. Omwansa, Head of Secretariat, Jacobine Amutenya, and Professor Kraemer-Mbula shared updates on the IAA Network’s progress, emphasizing peer learning and collaboration across Africa.
Launched in Nairobi during Kenya Innovation Week, the IAA Network brings together African innovation leaders to advance continental development through collaboration.