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The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making.
We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers and building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and produce quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge.
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The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and targeted cross-cutting gaps.
Leadership & Training in Science
Science Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Genetic Science
Open Science & Publishing
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African-led Wellcome programmes transition to new science organisation
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SFA Foundation is committed to supporting high-quality health research and promoting scientific collaboration across the continent...
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F1000 announces launch of Open Research Africa
Press Release
Today, F1000 launches Open Research Africa, an open research publishing platform that enables the rapid sharing, discovery, use and reuse...
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Supporting, Strengthening and Promoting Science and Innovation in Africa
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The goal of the SFA Foundation is to support African scientists in addressing the continent’s most pressing challenges and developmental...
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Convening of Drug Discovery and Data Science for MNCH Cohorts
Event
This convening aims to bring together the principal investigators of Drug Discovery and Data Sciences and the program teams from...
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