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The Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund is a multi-country programme from the UK Government ๐ฌ๐ง that supports research & innovation systems
Africa
Joined April 2022
๐พIn Ethiopia, the University of Gondar & RISA Fund are boosting harvests, empowering women, & strengthening food security. Full story ๐ https://t.co/MuTii8NaBC
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Are you working in or ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต, ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฝ๐, ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, or ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐?
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Real change starts with real people. In Kano, Habiba turned a solo palm oil business into a community success story. See how systems are shifting ๐ https://t.co/qx6WzMMfLu
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UGBS Nest, under the RISA Fund BRIInG Project, hosted an intensive IP & Technology Transfer Training to boost research commercialization and uptake. Insights from Nelson Mandela University enriched strategies for Ghanaian institutions. #IntellectualProperty #UGBSNest
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The RISA Fund team was delighted to participate in the panel discussion โStrengthening the Pipeline of Research-Based Startups in Kenyaโ at the Kenya Startup Festival. We were proud to contribute to this important conversation! @KENIAupdates @FCDOResearch
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Join us tomorrow at the Africa Impact Summit for an interactive session hosted by the RISA Fund: ๐ From Research to Real-World Impact: Financing and Future-Proofing Innovation Through Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships ๐
12 June 2025 | ๐ 12:15โ13:15 GMT
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Join us for the Africa Impact Summit - June 11 to 13, 2025, Kempinski Hotel Accra, Ghana. The summit is bringing together Africaโs brightest minds, boldest investors, & policymakers to ignite the next wave of investment & economic transformation across Africa.
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The RISA Fund is building the foundations for inclusive innovation across Africa through an ecosystem strengthening approach. ๐Meet two inspiring changemakers from Ghana and Kenya who are part of this transformation. ๐ https://t.co/yhRNpznw4m
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Discover how indigenous grains and innovative food processing techniques are being used to boost nutritional outcomes. ๐ Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 ๐ท Time: 10:00amโ11:30am ๐ท Join the webinar: https://t.co/phgM5BYPrK
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A Day to Go โ It All Starts Tomorrow! The stage is set, the speakers are ready, and the discussions that will define Africaโs research-driven industrial future are about to begin. ARICS 2025 starts TOMORROW! If you havenโt registered yet, this is your chance to do so! ๐ Date:
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๐ข Exciting update from the #RISAFund! We were proud to support our partners at Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) in the impactful 3-day Argidius SCALE Framework training. With 20 ESOs engaging deeply, this initiative strengthens SME support in Nigeria with proven strategies.
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The Status of African Women in Research Report draws on data from the 2023 Mawazo Fellowship applications and the accompanying Academic Needs Survey. Download the Status of African Women in Research report today and let us know what stood out to you๐ https://t.co/qZurMZa1Io
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Weโre thrilled to welcome Amb. Dr. Josephine Ojiambo as the keynote speaker for the launch of The Status of African Women in Research report! This event will spotlight the experiences, achievements, and systemic challenges faced by African women researchers.
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๐ @MawazoInstitute launching the Status of African Women in Research Report ๐
Mar 6, 2025 | ๐ USIU Africa | โฐ 9 AM โ 12:30 PM Join a dynamic event as we launch the Status of Women in Research Report, an in-depth analysis of the experiences of African women researchers.
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Programme Director Eleanor Tuck shares the RISA Fund's journey and focus on scaling success. Excited to continue our collaboration and strengthen Africa's research & innovation in 2025! ๐ฅ
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The RISA Fund is excited to support Ghana Digital and Innovation Week through our awardee @ImpactInvGh! Today we hosted an impactful panel on fostering an inclusive environment for research-driven innovation. Read more: https://t.co/OYFguO1DfK
#Ghana #Digital #Innovation
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We are excited to support the 2nd West Africa Deal Summit, taking place in Lagos on 12th and 13th November, 2024! Secure your place at https://t.co/sCaPo6NT1x
@ImpactInvGh @IIFNigeria #WestAfrica #ImpactInvesting #CatalyticCapital
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@HeritorsLabs, in collaboration with @TheRISAFund and UK International Development, convened the Women and Innovation Research Conclave Policy Dialogue, a gathering held at the @kempinskiACC, Accraโa significant milestone in advancing gender-focused innovation discourse. This
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The RISA Fund is excited to be supporting the upcoming Commercialisation and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit 2024 in Mombasa, #Kenya. Register your place and help unlock the future of innovation: https://t.co/wtv2JoYehc
#Research2Commercialisation #Innovation
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Introducing @TheRISAFund and @FCDOGovUK as Gold Sponsors for the CEIL Summit 2024! Their support will significantly enhance our mission to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Register to attend here: https://t.co/L4mDZYvU9L
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