Space Practice
Building the future of Africa’s space ecosystem.
We build the systems, partnerships, and capabilities that enable Africa’s space sector to grow sustainably and deliver real-world impact.
Africa’s Space Ecosystem
Space innovation with purpose.
RIIS is a trusted advisory partner working across Africa’s space ecosystem. We help organisations move from ambition to action by translating strategy into implementation, and innovation into measurable impact.
Our work combines strategic insight with practical delivery, ensuring every initiative is both ambitious and achievable. Because innovation should do more than inspire change, it should create it.
Our Capabilities
What we specialise in.
We build the systems, partnerships, and capabilities that enable Africa’s space ecosystem to grow sustainably.
Our work spans four interconnected areas of expertise:
Strategy
Supporting governments and agencies to define clear, actionable direction for long-term sector growth.
Innovation Management
Connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and institutions to strengthen innovation and industry development.
Data Science
Transforming space and Earth observation data into actionable intelligence for smarter, evidence-based decision-making.
Research
Generating applied insight and evaluation frameworks that guide policy, measure impact, and inform future direction.
Space Ecosystem Development Toolkit.
Designed for emerging ecosystems, this practical framework helps governments, agencies, and ecosystem partners assess, design, and strengthen national space ecosystems.
From ecosystem mapping to strategic intervention planning, the toolkit supports countries in moving from foundation to frontier in their space journey.
Clear Roadmap
A five-step methodology for building resilient and sustainable space ecosystems.
Stakeholder Focused
Tools and frameworks to map actors, strengthen collaboration, and align efforts.
Data-Informed
Assessment models designed to generate insights and identify interventions.
Actionable
Practical guidance and templates to support implementation and impact tracking.
Impact and Case Studies
Insights in action.
Exploring the ideas, partnerships, and initiatives shaping Africa’s space ecosystem.
Why Africa’s Space Economy Needs More Than Strategy
Africa’s space sector is no longer emerging; it is actively taking shape. Across the continent, space agencies are being established or revitalised, signalling a growing institutional commitment. At the...
Space Practice
Built for long-term impact.
At RIIS, we simplify complexity, provide clarity, and help partners turn vision into meaningful action.
Our commitment is to build Africa’s space future with intention — grounded in evidence, collaboration, and real-world outcomes.
We bring strategic direction, practical intelligence, and sector understanding to every partnership.
Because we don’t just imagine what’s next — we help build it.
Let’s Build Impact Together
Clarity where it matters. Action where it counts.
If you’re shaping the future of Africa’s space ecosystem, we’re ready to work with you. Connect with one of our space leads.
Imraan Saloojee
Executive Director
Leading our work in the space sector, driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem development across Africa.
Yankho Likaku
Strategy
Supporting strategy and policy initiatives that enable sustainable growth of Africa’s space ecosystem.
Nandi Mthetwa
Data Science
Working with partners to advance space innovation, data solutions, and applied technologies for impact.