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Training derived from 15+ years of research across 20 sub-Saharan African countries. Our experiential approach ensures you don't just learn—you transform.
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The Scinnovent Academy

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Scinnovent Academy strengthens researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across Africa
through training in industry–academia partnerships, policy influence, and intellectual property
and technology commercialization.
Welcome to
The Scinnovent Academy

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Training derived from 15+ years of research across 20 sub-Saharan African countries.
Our experiential approach ensures you don't just learn—you transform.
Powering Africa’s Next
Generation of Innovators

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Join Africa's leading training program for science, technology, and innovation professionals.
Ready to Transform
Your Innovation Journey?

Public-Pivate Partnerships

Advancing Research and Innovation for Greater Impact.

Policy Influencing

Shaping Systems Through Data, Dialogue, and Advocacy.

Intellectual Property Management

From Ideas to Market-Ready Innovations.

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The Scinnovent Academy

The Scinnovent Academy, built on over a decade of research across 20 sub-Saharan African countries, serves as the training arm of the Scinnovent Centre, supporting researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in building partnerships, advancing technology transfer, and shaping policy. It offers three core courses with specializations in industry–academia collaboration, policy influence, and intellectual property management, including practical skills such as technology licensing, start-up funding, policy brief development, IP audits, and institutional IP strategy.



The art of influencing policy change

The Art of Influencing Policy Change equips researchers, practitioners, and development actors with the tools, strategies, and communication skills needed to bridge the gap between knowledge and policymaking. Through practical guidance on stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and evidence-based advocacy, this course empowers participants to shape policies that create real, sustainable impact.

 

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Course Facilitators & Faculty

15
COURSE FACILITATORS & FACULTY
6
OUR COURSES
6
TRAINING / YEAR
300
TRAINED PARTICIPANTS

Facilitators Dr. Geoff Banda and Prof. Rebecca Hanlin issue a certificate to a participant after successful course completion.

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    • The Scinnovent Academy
    • academy@scinnovent.org
    • +254 020 2173433