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OUR SERVICES

At the Translational Research Hub, we work at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and impact. Our programs are designed to guide researchers beyond academic publishing — helping them convert their discoveries into viable products, scalable innovations, or evidence-based policy solutions.

We provide a structured pathway for researchers, innovators, and institutions to translate research into real-world outcomes. Our work is focused across four core pillars:

We equip African researchers, students, and early-career academics with the practical know

Training and Capacity Building

We equip researchers, students, and early-career academics with the practical knowledge and tools to commercialize their work. Our offerings include:

  • Masterclasses on intellectual property, business modeling, and market analysis.

  • Workshops on grant writing, investor readiness, and product development.

  • Webinars featuring local and global translational research leaders.

  • Mentorship programs linking researchers with entrepreneurs, IP experts, and funders

We support promising African research projects from ideation to implementation by providin

Research Incubation and Acceleration

We support promising research projects from ideation to implementation by providing:

  • Coaching for commercialization planning.

  • Prototype and pilot testing support.

  • Linkages to angel investors and venture capitalists.

  • Technical assistance for product certification and scaling.

  • We also run an annual Research-to-Startup Incubator, which selects 10–15 high-impact projects for hands-on acceleration.

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Strategic Partnerships and Consultancy

We connect research with real-world users.

  • We facilitate partnerships between universities, industries, government agencies, and donor organizations.

  • We consult for academic institutions seeking to set up translational research offices.

  • We help private companies identify and adopt innovative research solutions to improve their operations or product lines.

Our events bring together diverse African and European researchers to spark collaboration

Events and Convenings

Our events bring together diverse actors to spark collaboration and policy change. These include:

  • The Translational Research Forum — an annual flagship conference

  • The Indigenous Innovation Showcase

  • Industry–Research Roundtables

  • Thematic Innovation Labs (e.g., in food tech, public health, or education)

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