Strengthening our capacity to solve hard problems, build formidable futures
ResearchRound is an independent, nonprofit research institute collaborating with various stakeholders to strengthen the research capacity for world class research in low- and medium- income countries.
ResearchRound’s mission is to build the research infrastructure needed to drive ventures that transform our world.
We do this by organising and catalysing local researchers and research systems while brokering partnerships that drive beneficial research and innovation outcomes.
What Keeps Us Up at Night
Africa still contributes less than 2% of global research output and hold 0.1% of global patents while having 18% of the global population and some of the toughest developmental challenges. Africa’s population is billed to increase to 25% by 2050, yet there are few signs that African research will develop to keep up.
Historical Challenges
Scientists in LMICS face entrenched barriers to accessing quality training, research collaboration, funding, and infrastructure. These challenges have made it harder for many institutions to develop robust research ecosystems to address developmental challenges.
Variability in Quality of Research Output
Some institutions produce high-caliber, internationally competitive research, while many others struggle with resource constraints and capacity issues that impact research quality.
Research-Innovation Gaps
Despite recent improvement and advocacy, research-industry linkages remain a significant challenge. Thus, research is not sufficiently driving local innovation. Organisations do not have access to sufficient local intelligence to drive inspiring breakthroughs and drive down cost of solutions.
Who We Work With
ResearchRound works with emerging and established researchers, private ventures, social enterprises, public organisations, research funders and so on.
We also work in close collaboration with leading organisations and stakeholders aligned on our mission to significant bridge research quality gaps, resource gaps, and collaboration gaps among researchers, innovators and practitioners.