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The Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund is a multi-country programme from the UK Government 🇬🇧 that supports research & innovation systems

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Exciting news! ImpactinvestorsFDN and impactinvestinggh have launched the SSRIF II project, boosting #ImpactInvesting in #Ghana and #Nigeria. Supported by the RISA Fund, this collaboration will scale sustainable financing for startups and SMEs in both countries. ➡️impactinvestorsfoundation.org/#/media/blogs/…

Exciting news! <a href="/IIFNigeria/">ImpactinvestorsFDN</a> and <a href="/ImpactInvGh/">impactinvestinggh</a> have launched the SSRIF II project, boosting #ImpactInvesting in #Ghana and #Nigeria. Supported by the RISA Fund, this collaboration will scale sustainable financing for startups and SMEs in both countries.

➡️impactinvestorsfoundation.org/#/media/blogs/…
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#AfricaImpactSummit24 is underway in Nairobi, Kenya! Today we are excited to hear from key experts on "Building Data Solutions and Insights for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in East Africa". Follow along for updates from the summit! africaimpactsummit.org #TheAfricaWeWant

#AfricaImpactSummit24 is underway in Nairobi, Kenya!

Today we are excited to hear from key experts on "Building Data Solutions and Insights for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in East Africa".

Follow along for updates from the summit!
africaimpactsummit.org #TheAfricaWeWant
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It's day two of #AfricaImpactSummit24! We are looking forward to participating in a session this morning on the role of sustainable #financing and strategic #partnerships in strengthening #innovation #ecosystems in #Africa. africaimpactsummit.org/agenda/ #TheAfricaWeWant

It's day two of #AfricaImpactSummit24! 

We are looking forward to participating in a session this morning on the role of sustainable #financing and strategic #partnerships in strengthening #innovation #ecosystems in #Africa.

africaimpactsummit.org/agenda/ #TheAfricaWeWant
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Introducing TheRISAFund and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as Gold Sponsors for the CEIL Summit 2024! Their support will significantly enhance our mission to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Register to attend here: ceil.kenia.go.ke

Introducing <a href="/TheRISAFund/">TheRISAFund</a>  and <a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a> as Gold Sponsors for the CEIL Summit 2024! Their support will significantly enhance our mission to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
Register to attend here: ceil.kenia.go.ke
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The RISA Fund is hiring! We are seeking a Country Technical Lead - Kenya to join our team. Applications are open until 4 August 2024. Find out more and apply: reliefweb.int/job/4080844/co… #Kenya #NowHiring #Research #Innovation

The RISA Fund is hiring! 

We are seeking a Country Technical Lead - Kenya to join our team. 

Applications are open until 4 August 2024. 

Find out more and apply: reliefweb.int/job/4080844/co… 

#Kenya #NowHiring #Research #Innovation
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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: innovationagency.go.ke/initiatives/ce… #Research2Commercialisation #Innovation

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: innovationagency.go.ke/initiatives/ce…

#Research2Commercialisation #Innovation
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Heritors Labs Ltd., in collaboration with TheRISAFund and UK International Development, convened the Women and Innovation Research Conclave Policy Dialogue, a gathering held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra—a significant milestone in advancing gender-focused innovation discourse. This

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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 westafricadealsummit.org impactinvestinggh ImpactinvestorsFDN #WestAfrica #ImpactInvesting #CatalyticCapital

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 westafricadealsummit.org

<a href="/ImpactInvGh/">impactinvestinggh</a> <a href="/IIFNigeria/">ImpactinvestorsFDN</a> #WestAfrica #ImpactInvesting #CatalyticCapital
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The RISA Fund is excited to support Ghana Digital and Innovation Week through our awardee impactinvestinggh! Today we hosted an impactful panel on fostering an inclusive environment for research-driven innovation. Read more: gdiw.com.gh #Ghana #Digital #Innovation

The RISA Fund is excited to support Ghana Digital and Innovation Week through our awardee <a href="/ImpactInvGh/">impactinvestinggh</a>!

Today we hosted an impactful panel on fostering an inclusive environment for research-driven innovation.

Read more: gdiw.com.gh

#Ghana #Digital #Innovation
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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! 🎥 youtu.be/_yNplOIpML0?si…

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🚀 Mawazo Institute launching the Status of African Women in Research Report 📅 Mar 6, 2025 | 📍 USIU Africa | ⏰ 9 AM – 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.

🚀 <a href="/MawazoInstitute/">Mawazo Institute</a> launching the Status of African Women in Research Report

📅 Mar 6, 2025 | 📍 USIU Africa | ⏰ 9 AM – 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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We’re 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.

We’re 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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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 you👉 bit.ly/4ij8xtQ

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 you👉 bit.ly/4ij8xtQ
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A Day to Go – It All Starts Tomorrow! The stage is set, the speakers are ready, and the discussions that will define Africa’s research-driven industrial future are about to begin. ARICS 2025 starts TOMORROW! If you haven’t registered yet, this is your chance to do so! 📍 Date:

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📢 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.

📢 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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Discover how indigenous grains and innovative food processing techniques are being used to boost nutritional outcomes. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 📷 Time: 10:00am–11:30am 📷 Join the webinar: bit.ly/4jtDQmk

Discover how indigenous grains and innovative food processing techniques are being used to boost nutritional outcomes.   
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025  
📷 Time: 10:00am–11:30am  
📷 Join the webinar: bit.ly/4jtDQmk
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The RISA Fund is building the foundations for inclusive innovation across Africa through an ecosystem strengthening approach. 👉Meet two inspiring changemakers from Ghana and Kenya who are part of this transformation. 📖 bit.ly/4jYv3cd

The RISA Fund is building the foundations for inclusive innovation across Africa  through an ecosystem strengthening approach.
👉Meet two inspiring changemakers from Ghana and Kenya who are part of this transformation. 
 📖 bit.ly/4jYv3cd
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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 Africa’s brightest minds, boldest investors, & policymakers to ignite the next wave of investment & economic transformation across Africa.

Join us for the Africa Impact Summit - June 11 to 13, 2025, Kempinski Hotel Accra, Ghana. The summit is bringing together Africa’s brightest minds, boldest investors, &amp; policymakers to ignite the next wave of investment &amp; economic transformation across Africa.
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Join us tomorrow at the Africa Impact Summit for an interactive session hosted by the RISA Fund: 🔎 From Research to Real-World Impact: Financing and Future-Proofing Innovation Through Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships 📅 12 June 2025 | 🕛 12:15–13:15 GMT

Join us tomorrow at the Africa Impact Summit for an interactive session hosted by the RISA Fund:

🔎 From Research to Real-World Impact: Financing and Future-Proofing Innovation Through Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

 📅 12 June 2025 | 🕛 12:15–13:15 GMT
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The RISA Fund team was delighted to participate in the panel discussion “Strengthening the Pipeline of Research-Based Startups in Kenya” at the Kenya Startup Festival. We were proud to contribute to this important conversation! Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) FCDO Research, Science and Technology

The RISA Fund team was delighted to participate in the panel discussion “Strengthening the Pipeline of Research-Based Startups in Kenya” at the Kenya Startup Festival.

We were proud to contribute to this important conversation! <a href="/KENIAupdates/">Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)</a> <a href="/FCDOResearch/">FCDO Research, Science and Technology</a>