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Did you miss our latest newsletter?
For those who missed our recent newsletter, here is a roundup of stories we published. We covered three ground-breaking initiatives that are transforming agricultural challenges into…
Call for intra-Africa research mobility and networking grants
Call for intra-Africa research mobility and networking grants
Did you miss our latest newsletter?
For those who missed our recent newsletter, here is a roundup of stories we published. We covered…
NRF highlights ten years of SGCI progress in research management
In April 2025, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Sub-Saharan Africa marked ten years of enhancing…
Science granting councils hold workshop on digital sustainability
Limited funding, outdated infrastructure are some of the challenges of maintaining a robust digital grants management system…
Empowering science granting councils on digital transformation
Across the African continent, Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in Africa are key to driving evidence-based science, technology,…
Science granting councils lead innovation across Africa
The Science Granting Councils across Africa are increasingly transforming science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems, the 2024…
Workshop trains researchers to create impactful policy briefs
African scientists have been conducting cutting-edge research to tackle the continent’s challenges but need to improve engagement…
Botswana’s Commitment to Research: Laying the groundwork for innovation
Although Botswana does not yet have a dedicated science agency, it has demonstrated a strong commitment to…
Space innovation in Africa tackling local problems
Africa’s space sector, while valued at US$22.64 billion in 2024, is still in its early stages—but scientists…
An interview with Dr Samba Sesay on how NSTIC -SL is improving the quality of life through science and technology
This video previews the ongoing efforts of the National Science Technology and Innovation Council of Sierra Leone…
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The SGCI aims to strengthen the capacities of these SGCs to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
