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The Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund is a multi-country project, funded by the UK, through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to support research and innovation systems strengthening in Africa.

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  • Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa
  • Open Call

Call No. RISA-01-2022, Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA)

The objective of this call for funding is to seek applications from organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.

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  • Kenya

    • From Kenyan Research Labs to the Commercial World

    Kenyatta University’s R2C project - building the capacity of researchers, including those from less privileged backgrounds, to strengthen the commercialisation of research output and intellectual property (IP) in all institutions, including those that are underserved.

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  • Ghana

    • Open PHENCES, the Custodians of Public-Private Collaborations in Kenya

    Creating structures and microenvironments to encourage public uptake of innovations from small and medium sized innovators and sharing available information about challenges, solutions, and innovations in counties and support co-creation of joint investment cases.

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  • Kenya

    • Strathmore University Kenya

    Strengthening Public-Private Collaborations for Public Sector Uptake of Small and Medium Enterprises Innovation.

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  • Kenya

    • The Mawazo Institute

    Supporting Africa’s Next Generation of Female Research Leaders in Academia and Beyond.

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  • Kenya

    • Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis

    Strengthening Research to Support the Devolved System of Government in Kenya.

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    • Kenyatta University

    Research to Commercialisation (R2C) for Kenyan Universities and Research Institutes.

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    @TheRISAFund - 17 Mar
    A huge congratulations to @HeritorsL, a RISA Fund awardee, for being part of 'From Ideas to Impact: Inside the STIRS Commercialisation Partnership' Roundtable. With such collaborative events, there continues to be much progress for #research and #innovation in #Ghana and beyond. https://t.co/7GaRa2FCVD
    @TheRISAFund - 17 Mar
    RT @gamelmag: I was at the Ghana STIRS Commercialisation Partnership Roundtable earlier today. We're gradually advancing our research to co…
    @TheRISAFund - 17 Mar
    RT @iSpaceGh: We had a visit from RISA Country Manager for Ghana, Gameli Adzaho, during today's RIC Co-Creation Workshop. https://t.co/ZPB…
    @TheRISAFund - 17 Mar
    RT @Prototipi_NG: Exciting opportunities for #Nigerian innovators and researchers launched by @UnilagNigeria "Innovation to Market" with th…
    @TheRISAFund - 13 Mar
    REMINDER! Apply as a Innovator here: https://t.co/jUyDfAXva2 Apply as a Researcher here: https://t.co/1pavo8BmOj https://t.co/UxsuwvBMGx
    @TheRISAFund - 07 Mar
    The RISA Fund are excited to extend our support to the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) at the @UnilagNigeria as they open their call for #innovators and #researchers from all over #Nigeria to apply for the I2M program. See flyers below for more information! https://t.co/upE9dGi6pL
    @TheRISAFund - 06 Mar
    The RISA Fund is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) at the @UnilagNigeria on their innovative project called "Innovation to Market" (I2M). #innovation #research #Nigeria #Africa @FCDOResearch @FCDOGovUK https://t.co/S5F9cb74tx
    @TheRISAFund - 06 Mar
    RT @tomwansa: Great honor to kick off the Training of Trainers (ToT) for academics on #commercialization systems. Part of @KENIAupdates's l…
    @TheRISAFund - 06 Mar
    RT @KENIAupdates: Day 3 of the #R2C Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop. The trainees have broken into groups to develop model commercialis…
    @TheRISAFund - 06 Mar
    RT @iSpaceGh: RIC Co-Creation in Takoradi RIC Project Director, Mrs. Arkeisha Amissah-Arthur, walks participants through the goals and ob…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    RT @UTBrwanda: Today's workshop #INNODIP Project about Data collection was a success! Thanks to all who participated and contributed to its…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    RT @iSpaceGh: RIC in Tamale - Appreciation Post A special thanks to @HopinAcademy for providing the venue for our #RIC Co-Creation worksho…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    RT @KENIAupdates: KeNIA CEO @tomwansa has today officiated the kick off of the R2C Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Naivasha. The To…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    RT @ronnynartey: @iSpaceGh's RIC Co-creation session-Kumasi What is the research process? How can researchers leverage the power of this p…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    RT @ronnynartey: @iSpaceGh's RIC Co-creation session-Kumasi How can researchers leverage the power of the research process to identify chal…
    @TheRISAFund - 28 Feb
    With support from @TheRISAFund and other stakeholders, @nacosti has started the process of draft a national #research policy for #Kenya! Pictured here is Joy Kiiru, representing RISA, and Dr. Margaret Karembu at the stakeholder validation workshop 🙌 https://t.co/Gfy03k23IJ
    @TheRISAFund - 23 Feb
    RT @gamelmag: At the launch of @impactinvgh's @TheRISAFund project launch coupled with SDG Impact Standards Training for organisations. @Am…
    @TheRISAFund - 23 Feb
    RT @UTBrwanda: Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 aimed at bridging the gap between academia and indus…
    @TheRISAFund - 23 Feb
    RT @Reginaldmuhoza: Launch event of #INNODIP Project aimed at Bridging the Gap: Championing academia-industry alliances through an innovati…
    @TheRISAFund - 22 Feb
    The RISA Fund is excited to announce Phase II of our partnership with @ImpactInvGh, who are leading the scaling of sustainable systems for #research and #innovation financing! Read more about Phase I and Phase II on our LinkedIn here: https://t.co/00rRTT5sHd https://t.co/P2GKakpiRb