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The following thematic areas influence our work in innovation across Africa:
- The African Law Library (ALL) proposes innovative pan-African online access to law via an open source technology, shared development and ownership of the platform.
- The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) establishes platforms for enablers and innovators to collaborate, access resources and share knowledge, helping unlock the potential of African innovators and entrepreneurs
- The Social Impact Program for Angola (SIPA) helps fund-raise for social development from unconventional, yet sustainable African donors, promoting social innovations.
The following values drive our work:
- INNOVATION is the heart and soul of our work
- We are PASSIONATE about Africa’s progress
- We create effective solutions with LOCAL IMPACT
- We are MARKET-ORIENTATED
- INTEGRITY is essential in our work and interactions
We are inspired by PEOPLE, PARTICIPATION and PARTNERSHIPS
- The African Law Library (ALL) proposes innovative pan-African online access to law via an open source technology, shared development and ownership of the platform.
- The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) establishes platforms for enablers and innovators to collaborate, access resources and share knowledge, helping unlock the potential of African innovators and entrepreneurs
- The Social Impact Program for Angola (SIPA) helps fund-raise for social development from unconventional, yet sustainable African donors, promoting social innovations.
The following values drive our work:
- INNOVATION is the heart and soul of our work
- We are PASSIONATE about Africa’s progress
- We create effective solutions with LOCAL IMPACT
- We are MARKET-ORIENTATED
- INTEGRITY is essential in our work and interactions
We are inspired by PEOPLE, PARTICIPATION and PARTNERSHIPS
Overview
Location
Switzerland, Zurich
Employees
11-50
Phone
+41 44 515 54 60
Total raised
$185K
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 19
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| Mar 25, 2019 | Innovation Prize for Africa founder freed from jail after settlement reached | Swiss Angolan entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais — the founder of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) — has been released from jail in Angola, following a confidential settlement agreement reached between Bastos de Morais and Angol... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Innovation Prize for Africa founder freed from jail after settlement reached | Swiss Angolan entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais — the founder of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) — has been released from jail in Angola, following a confidential settlement agreement reached between Bastos de Morais and Angol... |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Entrepreneur who heads Innovation Prize for Africa jailed, event postponed | Swiss Angolan entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais — the founder of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) — has been jailed in Angola and the organisation’s annual prize-giving event — which was due to be held next month in Rwanda — ha... |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Entrepreneur who heads Innovation Prize for Africa jailed, event postponed | Swiss Angolan entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais — the founder of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) — has been jailed in Angola and the organisation’s annual prize-giving event — which was due to be held next month in Rwanda — ha... |
| Sep 14, 2018 | AIF announces 10 nominees of the 2018 Innovation Prize for Africa awards | The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has announced the 10 nominees for this year’s $185 000 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards. Among others they include innovators who have designed — a biodegradable seed tray for rice farming, a ... |
| Sep 14, 2018 | AIF announces 10 nominees of the 2018 Innovation Prize for Africa awards | The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has announced the 10 nominees for this year’s $185 000 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards. Among others they include innovators who have designed — a biodegradable seed tray for rice farming, a... |
| Jul 12, 2017 | ‘Ghana’s impressive track record helped it secure 2017 IPA competition’ | An impressive track record — that’s what helped Ghana to secure the hosting of this year’s Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), says the competition’s director Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl. The event, run by the African Innovation Foundation, ... |
| Jul 12, 2017 | ‘Ghana’s impressive track record helped it secure 2017 IPA competition’ | An impressive track record — that’s what helped Ghana to secure the hosting of this year’s Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), says the competition’s director Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl. The event, run by the African Innovation Foundation, ... |
| Jun 19, 2017 | AIF reveals names of 10 shortlisted for $100,000 Innovation Prize for Africa | The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has announced the top 10 nominees for next month’s 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), which will take place in Accra, Ghana. The AIF on Thursday announced the names of innovators from nine Afric... |
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FAQ about AFR Innov Foundation
How much funding has AFR Innov Foundation raised?
AFR Innov Foundation has raised $185K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about AFR Innov Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 19 articles mentioning AFR Innov Foundation, among them “Innovation Prize for Africa founder freed from jail after settlement reached” (Mar 25, 2019) and “Innovation Prize for Africa founder freed from jail after settlement reached” (Mar 25, 2019).
Is AFR Innov Foundation still active?
Yes, AFR Innov Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 6, 2021.