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FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION

Guiding innovation that matters across Africa’s critical sectors.

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With strategic insight and ecosystem expertise, we help partners turn bold ideas into sustainable impact.

At RIIS, we build the systems and capabilities that enable Africa’s innovation ecosystems to thrive.
We serve as a compass, catalyst, and trusted guide for organisations navigating the complexities of rapidly evolving sectors across the continent.

Combining deep analytical insight with a hands-on approach, we ensure every strategy we design is achievable. We help our partners move from ambition to action — connecting policy with implementation, technology with opportunity, and innovation with inclusion.

Our expertise spans the entire innovation value chain, anchored in four interconnected disciplines: strategy, innovation management, data science and research.

Our approach blends strategic clarity with practical intelligence — ensuring every initiative delivers measurable value and lasting impact.

Strategy – support governments, agencies, and industry leaders to craft clear, actionable frameworks for sustainable growth.
Innovation Management – foster collaboration between entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors to accelerate innovation.
Data Science – transform complex data into actionable intelligence, helping partners make informed, evidence-based decisions.
Research – generate applied insights that assess performance, guide smarter decisions, and shape future opportunities.

Our Recent Writings

Innovation

Why Strategic Innovation Matters in an Age of Disruption

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, disruption is no longer a future risk, it is…
Innovation

How Ready Is Kenya’s Space Ecosystem? A Look at the EMA Findings 

In 2024, Kenya took a critical step toward strengthening its space sector by launching a…
Case study

Future-Ready Innovation in Action: The Kenya Case Study

Kenya has always recognised the potential of space data and technology as a catalyst for…