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Overview

AfriLabs is hosting a 120-minute Peer Circle focused on helping innovation hubs build and sustain strategic partnerships that create long-term value. The interactive session will bring together hub leaders, business development and partnership professionals, programme managers, and ecosystem builders to exchange practical experiences and effective partnership strategies.

The discussion will explore how organisations can move beyond one-off, transactional engagements towards intentional collaborations that strengthen institutions, support innovation ecosystems, and generate shared value for both partners and communities.

Session Highlights

Participants will discuss:

• Strategies for building long-term, strategic partnerships.
• Moving beyond transactional collaborations.
• Approaches to strengthening institutions and innovation ecosystems.
• Practical lessons and real-world partnership experiences from across the AfriLabs network.

The session is designed as a peer-learning forum, encouraging participants to actively share their experiences, challenges, and successful partnership practices.

Moderator

The discussion will be moderated by Felista Aku, Senior Partnerships Manager at AfriLabs.

Event Details

• Date: 23 July 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Participation: Open to all interested participants