Objectives

• A research investment platform that interfaces between academia, government and industry.
• Build critical research mass
• Advance and leverage research and innovation expertise
• Training platform for new generation of researchers
• Precision Agricultural and Forestry services
• Portfolio of climatically diverse research field plot sites
• Promote socio-economic development
• A pan-African research centre of excellence

Innovation Africa @UP provides a focussed investment platform for research and capacity development needs for the future of agriculture in Africa, catering for joint initiatives between business, governments, development and research organizations. While the initial focus of this development is precision and sustainable agriculture, other sectors such as transport, health, education and others will also use this platform.