Support & Partnerships

Summary

University-to-industry collaborations to increase financial resources, train students, develop technologies, employ graduates, and promote research development. Collaborations between university and industry partners are essential for sustained economic growth and poverty reduction.

Tools for Industry Collaborations

 

Measuring the Value of Invention

This report assesses the societal impact of the inventions awarded by the Lemelson-Massachusetts Institute of Technology program and examines the benefits of supporting invention and innovation.

Strengthening University-Industry Linkages in Africa: A Study on Institutional Capacities and Gaps

The following study examined the relationships between industry and Higher Education Institutions (HEI) to determine what structures, policies, positions, and funding are currently present - or lacking - and what best practices HEI's can follow.

AHEAD National Innovation System Benchmarking Tool

National Innovation Systems can be characterized as the network of public and private sectors whose interactions create and diffuse new technologies. The following resource provides an array of benchmarks and statistics to gauge this network's progress and trajectory.

Perspective of Industry’s Engagement with African Universities

The following study examined the relationships between industry and African universities. The analysis revealed the factors that facilitate or inhibit stronger university-industry partnerships, including cultural divides, economic crisis, and social policy.

Open Innovation and Innovation Intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines innovation landscapes in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the role of key intermediaries.

Science-based health innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines health innovation in Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Characterizing partnerships for research and innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from the case of the Africa-EU ProIntensAfrica Initiative

This study examines bi-regional partnerships between sub-Saharan Africa and the European Union through a case study on the Africa-EU ProIntensAfrica Initiative.

Summary

University-to-university collaborations at local, national, and international levels. Improved translational activities, enhanced educational opportunities, and increased shared resources which enhance students’ experience and offer faculty opportunity for professional growth.

Tools for University Collaborations

 

Open Innovation and Innovation Intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines innovation landscapes in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the role of key intermediaries.

Increasing Collaborative Research Output Between Early-Career Health Researchers in Africa

This study explores the collaboration between African universities, African research institutions, and non-African institutions to strengthen and expand doctoral training in Africa.

Summary

University-to-innovation community collaborations to provide expertise and material support for students and faculty, especially in entrepreneurship training and commercialization activities.

Tools for Innovation Community

 

The Multidimensional Impact of Entrepreneurial Support Programs: Key Takeaways for Program Development and Evaluation

VentureWell offers a retrospective evaluation and key takeaways for programs designed to support entrepreneurial ventures.

AHEAD National Innovation System Benchmarking Tool

National Innovation Systems can be characterized as the network of public and private sectors whose interactions create and diffuse new technologies. The following resource provides an array of benchmarks and statistics to gauge this network's progress and trajectory.

What’s Working in Startup Acceleration: Insights from Fifteen Village Capital Programs

This report offers practical lessons and insights for accelerator program managers and funders.

Impact Inventing: Strengthening the Ecosystema for Invention-based Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets

This report explores the differences between traditional and invention-based entrepreneurs as well as the ecosystems and resources necessary for the latter to succeed in improving the lives of people around the world through tangible inventions.

Open Innovation and Innovation Intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines innovation landscapes in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the role of key intermediaries.

Summary

University-to-nonprofit collaborations to improve outreach and connections to the local, national, and international organizations to improve delivery of technology and services to under-served and under-resourced communities.

Tools for Non-profit Collaborations

 

Measuring the Value of Invention

This report assesses the societal impact of the inventions awarded by the Lemelson-Massachusetts Institute of Technology program and examines the benefits of supporting invention and innovation.