What is this event about?
The COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AFRICA SUMMIT 2024 is a call to action to explore how R&D forms the backbone for any thriving economy and pave way for innovation, economic growth and sustainable development across the African continent.
We explore the prevalent challenges, solutions and opportunities for R&D in Africa. We unpack avenues for translating research and development (R&D) endeavors into viable commercial products and services.
The summit serves as a dynamic platform to foster collaboration, share best practices, and address the diverse challenges hindering the commercialization of R&D in Africa.
The summit will encompass a diverse array of themes, including but not limited to:
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Research-to-Market Strategies: Exploring pathways to translate research outcomes into viable commercial products and services.
Funding and Investment Opportunities: Unveiling funding avenues and investment prospects to support R&D initiatives and drive innovation. -
Policy Frameworks for Innovation: Evaluating policies conducive to fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem across various sectors.
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Technology Transfer and Collaboration: Facilitating collaborations between academia, industry, and government for efficient technology transfer.
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Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems: Empowering entrepreneurs and startups to leverage research outcomes for market impact.
Who attends?
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Directors of Research and Development
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Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property (IP) Manager
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Chief Technology Officers
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Research Scientists
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Chief Innovation Officers
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Commercialization Manager
Early Bird Initiative
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Programme Outline
What past delegates are saying...
Prof. Morne Mostert
The insights shared and the actionable strategies presented were instrumental in shaping our approach to bringing our research to market.
Prof. Ruth Hoskins
The summit provided a roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of turning our technology into a market-ready product.
Nancy Gleason
The sessions were thoughtfully curated, addressing critical challenges in R&D commercialization.
Pension Fund Interviews
Ahead of the COVID-19 crisis onset, local pension sectors had been growing rapidly
across the African region since the late 2000s. This summit unpacks how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting African pension fund approaches to portfolio management
AMC Business Institute Statistics
3 000+ delegates
1 500+ speakers
400+ events
20+ countries
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