Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa Strategic Learning Review (2019-25)

Launched in 2019, Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa (GAA) programme is an UK International Development initiative aiming to build stronger, equitable UK-Africa innovation partnerships to maximise the creation of inclusive market access, funding and investment opportunities between the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya. Co-funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), latter under the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), the GAA programme supports the UK’s ambition to be a global hub for innovation by 2035, by de-risking innovation, accelerating innovation adoption and commercialisation, and unlocking high-potential bilateral connections with African markets for UK businesses. The Strategic Learning Review captures the breadth and depth of GAA’s influence on innovation ecosystems in the UK and Africa. It explores the mechanisms behind the programme’s impact, from piloting market-ready solutions to strengthening innovation ecosystems through localised approaches and cross-border networks. Drawing on real case studies from GAA, it reflects the programme’s commitment to the UK’s international development objective, driving inclusive growth through equitable partnerships.