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Learn what we do

Our aim 

Our aim is to enable evidence-based decision-making to accelerate sustainable and inclusive start-up ecosystem development in Africa.

SIIA research center

Foundations

  • Co-leadership and strong presence in Africa

  • High academic rigor with experience in publishing in global top academic journals

  • Interdisciplinary team with experience from top academic and consulting organisations

Research approach

  • Large-scale database development of African start-ups

  • In-depth qualitative assessments of local ecosystems and drivers of innovation

  • Policy and finance analyses

Routes to impact

  • Policy consulting of national governments and international donors

  • Management consulting of companies and start-up accelerators

  • High-end academic publications

  • SIIA insights as blog posts

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