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SPARK Africa

Translate your Research to Products 

Empowering African innovation through collaboration, education, and cutting-edge research for a healthier tomorrow.

Addressing Africa's Disease Burden Together

Africa carries 25% of the world's diseases, yet the continent faces a shortage of resources and support for its scientists. SPARK aims to bridge this gap by empowering researchers and fostering collaboration.

Disease Burden

Over 1 billion people in Africa suffer from various health challenges and diseases.

Scientist Needs

African scientists require funding, training, and resources to drive impactful research.

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Updates

Latest Updates

Join us to review our progress!

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News

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SPARK GORONGOSA & SPARK AFRICA Annual Meeting 2024

Join us for an insightful annual meeting to discuss our achievements.

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Events

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SPARK AFRICA COURSES

Boost your skills with our upcoming educational programs.

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Courses

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SPARK AFRICA COURSES

Explore our diverse range of courses designed for aspiring professionals.

FROM RESEARCH TO REALITY

SPARK Africa transforms university research into impactful products and services for Africa’s health challenges.

Key Focus

Translating university research into market-ready solutions

Our Commitment

Supporting product development and providing essential resources

Projects

What We’re Working On

Explore our innovative research initiatives and collaborations.

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SPARK Africa Open Lab

Target identification and screening platform for research.

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GenoHT Development

Genomic solutions for hypertension and pre-eclampsia.

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IgY Technology Transfer

Antiviral prophylaxis using egg-produced IgY technology.

News

Latest News Highlights

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Why We Exist

Africa bears 25% of the world’s disease burden, yet its scientists lack the tools to fight back. SPARK Africa is here to empower researchers, turning their discoveries into life-changing health solutions.

Support

Our Partners & Supporters

We are grateful for the support of our partners who believe in our mission. Their contributions empower us to drive innovation and improve health outcomes across Africa.

Key Partners

Government of Zimbabwe, Ministry of Higher Education

Global Support

Spark Global

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Join Us in Making Change

Ready to make a difference? Join our network or explore our resources to get involved.

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