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GIF backs breakthrough tech to transform tuberculosis detection Image
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Mar 16, 2026
GIF backs breakthrough tech to transform tuberculosis detection

At the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we look for innovative solutions that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the world’s most vulnerable and underserved populations.We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in AI Diagnostics, a South African MedTech...

Closing the gender gap in Southeast Asian pharmacies: new report from SwipeRx and GIF Growth Image
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Mar 12, 2026
Closing the gender gap in Southeast Asian pharmacies: new report from SwipeRx and GIF Growth

At Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we believe scaling high-impact innovations requires more than just capital—it demands targeted insights and strategic support.We are proud to announce the release of our first Technical Assistance report from a GIF Growth portfolio company: Leveraging...

Closing the gap, increasing the gain: Why investing in women is a smart climate strategy Image
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Mar 06, 2026
Closing the gap, increasing the gain: Why investing in women is a smart climate strategy

At the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we aren’t just talking about change, we are investing in it.For the last five years, over 60% of our new investments have been in innovations led by women. This is not only a matter...

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Feb 25, 2026
Unlocking private debt for African startup growth

The increasingly essential role of targeted debt solutions to unlock the next wave of growth for Africa’s tech-enabled businessesAcross Africa, tech-enabled startups and scale-ups are revolutionising sectors from fintech to agriculture, driving innovation and meaningful economic progress. However, as these...

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Feb 13, 2026
Scaling impact: moving behavioural insights from trial to transformation

Last week at the World Government Summit in the UAE, I had the privilege of joining a panel convened by the Behavioral Science Group (BSG) for the Global Behavioral Evidence Network for Development (GBEND).Our conversation centered on a question that...

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Feb 02, 2026
Three takeaways from Davos 2026: climate, innovation and partnership

While geopolitics may have dominated the headlines from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, the dialogue among business and non-profit leaders this year was notably grounded. The focus was on the opportunities presented by innovation, collaboration, and long-term...

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Jul 02, 2025
GIF’s Commitment to Localisation

GIF believes local partners are the linchpin for sustainable solutions to international development challenges because they are grounded in the knowledge and experience of the people directly affected.This is why, in 2024, we have once again sought to direct our...

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Nov 22, 2024
Catalysing Sustainable Growth: Insights from the AVPA Conference

Earlier this month, the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) hosted an inaugural in-person forum in Nairobi to mark six years of enabling social investment in Africa. Themed ‘Catalysing Africa’s Sustainable Growth’, the 2024 AVPA Conference attracted more than 350 impact...

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Nov 01, 2024
GIF launches new Investment Vehicle

The Global Innovation Fund formally launched its returnable capital investment vehicle, GIF Growth, at a reception in Washington DC, to coincide with the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.GIF Growth is designed to...

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Aug 15, 2024
Investing Locally for Sustained Impact

GIF has long sought to direct its funding towards locally headquartered organisations, and our investments in 2023 were no exception. Often, our investments are not only locally headquartered, they are also locally led. More broadly, when innovators are not local...

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Jul 26, 2024
Inside the Africa Impact Summit

Earlier this month, I attended the second annual Africa Impact Summit in Nairobi. Organised by Impact Investing Kenya and other groups, it focused on "Scaling Impact: Accelerating Action for the Africa We Want," and highlighted the important role of impact...

Engaging for climate resilience: GIF attends Africa Climate Summit 2023 Image
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Sep 22, 2023
Engaging for climate resilience: GIF attends Africa Climate Summit 2023

The inaugural Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS23) – one of four key region-focused climate conferences – took place earlier this month in Nairobi, Kenya. The event provided a crucial platform for innovators to showcase their solutions to pressing climate issues...