Global Innovation Networks

Global Innovation Networks unite some of the best minds and greatest thinkers from across the UK and globally to find answers to some of the world’s most significant challenges. The Networks will facilitate UK, African and EU networks to deliver collaborative research, innovation and funding solutions that address key global innovation challenges.

Introduction to Global Innovation Networks

The Global Innovation Networks foster and strengthen collaborations and partnerships between Innovate UK Business Connect’s established networks and priority sector thematic challenges in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. These Innovation Networks are crucial for addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

By working together, they can leverage the expertise and resources of multiple organisations and experts across continents to create innovative solutions that can have significant impact on global sustainability.

The Networks will be set up for Kenya in Agriculture and Food Security, and Health; South Africa in Energy, and Waste and Water Management; and Nigeria in Energy, Digital and Creatives, and Circular Economy. Global Alliance Africa aims to enhance the movement of information, innovation and investment in these sectors, identify and map key stakeholders, build an advisory group and design a vision and a roadmap for execution.

Activities include Sector-Based Networks, Roadmap Building, Funding Activities, Documented Case Studies, and UK-Africa Collaborations.

Current Networks

UK-Nigeria Sustainable Construction Global Innovation Network

UK-Nigeria Sustainable Construction Global Innovation Network

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UK-Kenya Alternative Proteins Global Innovation Network

UK-Kenya Alternative Proteins Global Innovation Network

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UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network

UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network

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UK-Nigeria Circular Fashion Global Innovation Network

UK-Nigeria Circular Fashion Global Innovation Network

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UK-South Africa Smart Energy Global Innovation Network

UK-South Africa Smart Energy Global Innovation Network

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UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network

UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network

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UK-Africa Space Technology​ for Sustainability Global Innovation Network

UK-Africa Space Technology​ for Sustainability Global Innovation Network

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Related Events and Recordings

Wed
13
Mar
2024

UK-Kenya Health Global Innovation Network Launch

14.00 - 16.00 GMT | Nairobi & Online

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Wed
29
Nov
2023

UK-South Africa Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme

10.00 - 13.00 | Online

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Thu
16
Nov
2023

UK-Kenya Alternative Proteins Innovation Network launch event

09.00 - 11.30 GMT | Online

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