Commercialisation and Scaling of African Innovations Across Borders | IAA Network Webinar 2026

Africa is producing world-class innovations, yet many struggle to scale beyond national borders. In this inaugural public webinar, the Innovation Agencies in Africa (IAA) Network convenes leading experts and innovation agency representatives to discuss the opportunities and barriers to commercialising African innovations across borders. Key discussion topics include: ✅ Cross-border innovation commercialisation in Africa ✅ The role of AfCFTA in enabling innovation trade ✅ Intellectual Property (IP) harmonisation and technology transfer ✅ Financing innovation growth and scaling ✅ Regulatory challenges facing innovators ✅ Lessons from the IAA Network's Joint Collaborative Programme (JCP1) ✅ Building stronger innovation ecosystems across Africa Featured Speakers: • Brando Okolo, AUDA-NEPAD • Erasto Mlyuka, COSTECH Tanzania • Grant Balie, NCRST Namibia • Tonny Omwansa, KeNIA & IAA Network Moderated by: • Sheila Solomon The webinar explores practical pathways for innovation agencies, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and development partners to strengthen Africa's innovation ecosystem and accelerate regional market access. Learn more about the Innovation Agencies in Africa Network: iaanetwork.org #InnovationAfrica #AfCFTA #TechnologyTransfer #Commercialisation #InnovationPolicy #StartupAfrica #ResearchCommercialisation #AfricanInnovation #STI #InnovationEcosystem #IPManagement #TechnologyCommercialisation