Scinnovent Centre

#research & #training Centre on #science #innovation & #enterprise. Our objective is to respond to needs of end-users & decision makers by providing #knowledge

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Join our upcoming course to learn how to turn research into policy impact through effective evidence communication, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive policymaking. Read: https://t.co/6zF5aETGmi
#ResearchImpact #EvidenceBasedPolicy #KnowledgeToAction #ResearchForDevelopment

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Scinnovent at the #STRIWEEK2026: Welcome to our booth at the inaugural @STRI4Society Week 2026 Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak and other change-makers. Looking forward to an engaging week of interactive discussion on accelerating science, technology, research, and innovation.

[Scinnovent Centre @Scinnovent]

Kenya’s patent data tells a story we can’t ignore. A 30-year analysis reveals a widening innovation gap that demands urgent policy action, argues Maurice Bolo. https://t.co/9OMCzELdOH
#Kenya #Innovation #Patents #Policy #Research #Development

[Scinnovent Centre @Scinnovent]

We’re excited to launch “Patents and Beyond: Intellectual Property Rights Acquisition in Kenya.” #WorldIPDay #InnovationKE #IntellectualProperty #Patents #KIPI #WIPO

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Dr. Maurice Bolo (Scinnovent Centre) met Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak to share key findings from a study on Kenya’s IP landscape (1990–2020), highlighting trends critical to strengthening the national innovation ecosystem.
#TheScinnoventCentre #NACOSTI
https://t.co/po4oDF1W66

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Scinnovent Centre aided African Science Granting Councils (Oct 2024-Mar 2025) in boosting private sector engagement & research commercialization, focusing on IP, policy, and PPPs. Learn more: https://t.co/UPvDSh3Jbn #sciencegrantingcouncils #ResearchAndInnovation #Africa

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Upcoming Seminar! 🎓 Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer & Commercialization 📷 Daystar University, Kenya 📷 Explore how IP drives innovation, research impact, and commercialization. Register: Register: https://t.co/vFj5cRcnhr
#ScinnoventCentre #IP

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https://t.co/koA9QSRep0 #Scinnovent #IPAudit

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Dr. Maurice Bolo speaks about championing of research, innovation and development outcomes; capacity strengthening; knowledge sharing and support in network building – especially in the Global South, etc. https://t.co/4jrP4wIz3f #innovation

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The Scinnovent Centre provides capacity building and policy development support to Councils, to better equip them to work with the private sector.  Our efforts contribute to a strong enabling environment for the private sector engagement.
Video: https://t.co/9FbGhyi10c

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Policies that support innovation must be grounded in concrete evidence! We explores challenges & opportunities in science, tech, governance by providing #evidencebased insights for better decision-making & development impact. #PolicyResearch #Innovation #ScienceForDevelopment

[Ruth Dickson @RuthDickson123]

Happy to contribute to the successful organization of this workshop in my capacity as the SGCI Research Management Project Coordinator. Together with our partners, the AAU is strengthening the overall research ecosystem in Africa, through the SGC initiative

[UNCST_Uganda @UNCST_Uganda]

#SGCIRegionalMeeting Day 5 focus is on Supporting Granting councils to develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for public private partnerships @Scinnovent @NRF_News @IDRC_ESARO @CABI_News @SciDevNet @SARIMA20 @noradno @gsempiri1

[Geoffery sempiri @gsempiri1]

#SCGIRegionalMeeting @AAU_67 @SciDevNet @SGCIAfrica @JulietTumeo @noradno @NorwayUganda @StateHouseUg @Scinnovent @LynnMubiru @racheallinnea @DFID_UK @DailyMonitor @BusitemaUni

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Day 3 #SGCIRegionalMeeting

Exciting day ahead at the SGCI Regional Meeting. Looking forward to the launch of the National Research Outlook Report for Uganda by @UNCST.

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Photo highlights from today's discussions between the Councils and CTAs sharing their planned activities in order to identify potential areas of synergies.

#SGCIRegionalMeeting

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

The SGCI Regional Meeting begins today in Uganda, with a crucial focus on the role of Science Granting Councils in Africa's development.

Hosted by @UNCST_Uganda and @SGCIAfrica.

Stay tuned for updates.

#SGCIRegionalMeeting

[Association of African Universities @AAU_67]

Nairobi, Kenya - May 11&12, 2023 - The AAU participated in a partners inception meeting for a newly approved IDRC Science Granting Councils Initiative project, titled -Developing Policy Frameworks and Enabling Structures for Public-Private Partnerships in Research and Innovation

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Where do YOU find data to make arguments to influence policy change?
Discussion facilitated by @HanlinRebecca
#policychange
#STI4SDGs
#evidence4policy
#sciencegrantingcouncils

@ACTSNET @Sida @SGCIAfrica @UKRI_tweets @atpsnetwork @Scinnovent @NRF_News

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Policy conversations are not dull and boring, we got in a few laughs too at the 'Art of Influencing Policy Change' workshop by @Scinnovent
#sciencefunding
#policyfordev
#sciencegrantingcouncils
@ACTSNET @IDRC_ESARO @SGCIAfrica @HSRCza @Sida