Innovations rooted in communities, designed for impact
At its core, the ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) drives a human-centred dynamic innovation ecosystem, characterised by collaboration and evidence-based solutions. We empower communities to identify and prioritize urgent needs. Our focus is to work with multidisciplinary teams to identify, develop, test, and scale feasible solutions that strengthen community resilience against diverse stresses and shocks.
The Basis to RAN’s Innovative Process
The basis of this process is the RAN Intervention Strategy Workshop (ISW) Approach. This approach involves collaborative workshops that bring together diverse stakeholders—from community members to policymakers—to collectively identify, analyze and prioritize challenges. This process also allows for participants to define the most viable intervention pathways to address the identified challenges. The ISW’s robust framework ensures our innovations are deeply rooted in real-world challenges and poised for significant impact and scale.
RAN supports the identification and development of scalable, sustainable innovations by offering incubation, training, technical assistance, mentorship, and seed funding. It also builds strategic partnerships across Africa and the diaspora to attract additional investment in order to help scale impactful solutions.
RAN’s Robust Innovations Portfolio
RAN actively manages a robust portfolio of 139 innovations, providing seed funding to 68 for piloting and refinement, and technical support to 71. We nurture budding entrepreneurs from universities, the private sector, and communities, helping them launch compelling ideas and businesses that tackle critical issues like climate change, food insecurity, urbanization, disease epidemics, and chronic conflict.
RAN’s Robust Innovations Portfolio
RAN actively manages a robust portfolio of 139 innovations, providing seed funding to 68 for piloting and refinement, and technical support to 71. We nurture budding entrepreneurs from universities, the private sector, and communities, helping them launch compelling ideas and businesses that tackle critical issues like climate change, food insecurity, urbanization, disease epidemics, and chronic conflict.
Innovative Initiatives
Our innovation ecosystem is comprised of key initiatives and projects, including:
Ran4Gals
An initiative empowering female innovators to develop resilience-focused solutions
EpiTent
Our novel, redesigned emergency shelter, offering improved comfort and functionality in challenging climates.
Innovative Projects
A diverse portfolio of groundbreaking projects addressing a wide range of resilience challenges across the continent.
Other Innovative Approaches & Services:
A range of specialized services and platforms that bolster the innovation landscape, ensuring comprehensive support for resilient development.
MKITS
A strategic library of short, accessible learning videos, tightly coupled to knowledge gaps, building capacity across our ecosystem.
Ultimately, RAN is dedicated to forging strategic partnerships and securing the investment needed to scale these impactful innovations for lasting change.
