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OUR APPROACH

Collaborating for health innovation

Innovation partnerships are central to UWRA's mission. We work with a diverse network of collaborators — including technology companies, universities, health systems, NGOs, and communities — to co-create and scale solutions that address Africa's most pressing health challenges.

Our partnership model emphasizes co-design, shared learning, and sustainable impact. We bring rigorous research, implementation science expertise, and deep community connections to every collaboration.

We don't just partner — we co-create. Every collaboration is a shared journey from idea to impact.

Technology Partners Design & build
Universities Research & evaluation
Health Systems Implementation
Communities Co-design & feedback
Development Partners Scaling & investment
HOW WE COLLABORATE

Partnership models

We offer flexible partnership models tailored to the needs of our collaborators.

Co-Design & Prototyping

Collaborative design and rapid prototyping of health solutions, drawing on UWRA's research, implementation science, and community engagement expertise.

Evaluation & Research

Rigorous evaluation of health innovations, including randomized controlled trials, implementation research, and process evaluations.

Scaling & Implementation

Supporting the scale-up of proven innovations across counties and regions, with technical assistance and implementation research.

Capacity Strengthening

Building the skills and systems needed for sustainable innovation, including training, mentorship, and institutional development.

Policy & Advocacy

Translating innovation evidence into policy recommendations and advocacy strategies for systemic change.

Network & Ecosystem

Building and strengthening innovation ecosystems through convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic alliances.

GET INVOLVED

Partnership opportunities

Explore current opportunities to collaborate with UWRA on health innovation.

Technology

Digital Health Innovation Challenge

Co-design and pilot digital health solutions with UWRA's Innovation Lab and community partners. Open to tech startups, developers, and social enterprises.

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Research

Implementation Science Collaboration

Partner with UWRA on implementation research projects to evaluate health innovations across maternal health, mental health, and NCDs.

Kenya
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Scaling

Scale-Up Technical Assistance

UWRA provides technical assistance to government and NGO partners for scaling evidence-based health interventions across counties.

Kenya
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Funding

Innovation Fund Partnerships

Development partners and philanthropies can co-invest in UWRA's Innovation Fund to support prototype development, testing, and scaling.

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Ready to innovate together?

Contact UWRA's Innovation Partnerships team to explore collaboration opportunities.

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