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 25-Nov-2025

2nd IAA Network Steering Committee Meeting

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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...

Event 21-Oct-2025

First Meeting of the IAA Network Steering Committee

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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.

Event 06-Oct-2025

IAA Network Training Workshop 2025

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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.

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Events 25-Nov-2025

IAA Network Steering Committee Convenes in Pretoria to Advance Continental Innovation Agenda

The Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network convened its second Steering Committee meeting on 25 November, 2025 at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Head Offices...

Blog 28-Oct-2025

Africa’s Innovation Blueprint: Understanding the Six Strategic Priorities of STISA-2034

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its journey toward becoming a knowledge-based and innovation-driven continent. The Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2034)...

News 21-Oct-2025

Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network Holds First Steering Committee Meeting

21 October 2025 – Chief Executive Officers and representatives from member innovation agencies and partner institutions convened virtually for the inaugural meeting of the Innovation...

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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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