Conversations shaping the future.

The Travelling Telescope is making astronomy accessible to everyone, from luxury lodges to rural schools, through mobile sky-gazing setups and Kenya’s first bamboo planetarium. Their mission blends eco-innovation, education, and curiosity, proving that science belongs to everyone. Discover how The Travelling Telescope is inspiring communities to reach for the stars.

But what does it actually take to build a functioning space ecosystem? Through the RISA Fund, RIIS worked alongside ecosystem actors in Kenya, Rwanda, and across the continent to strengthen coordination, build human capital, support entrepreneurs, and create pathways for long-term ecosystem development. This documentary captures the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that emerged from that…

The Clean Tech Innovation Consortium (CTIC) was introduced to key stakeholders involved in the energy sector and who are seeking out – or implementing – clean technologies.

Flood risk is changing faster than traditional insurance models can track. In this demonstration, we showcase FloodSight, RIIS’s geospatial flood-risk intelligence platform. Using the 2022 Durban flood scenario, we illustrate how insurers can move from reactive claims management to proactive risk decision-making.

CanSat Kenya is igniting curiosity and building the next generation of space innovators. Through hands-on learning, students design, build, and launch miniature satellites—blending science, engineering, and imagination. Recognised as a NextGen Space Challenge 2024 winner, CanSat Kenya is helping young learners reach for the stars and positioning Kenya as a rising space hub. Watch how…

Space innovation in Africa is no longer a dream—it’s happening right now.Our Space Success Stories series celebrates the bold organisations and individuals using space, science, and technology to solve real-world challenges. From rocket-building students to AI-powered farms and bamboo planetariums, discover how Africa’s innovators are building a smarter, more connected future.

What if your farm could speak for itself? With Antugrow, it can. By merging traditional agriculture with space technology, Antugrow empowers smallholder farmers with real-time insights into soil health and crop performance. Their on-chain credit scoring helps farmers access fair financing based on farm data, not paperwork—turning space insights into food security. Watch how Antugrow…

At Nakuja Projects, the future of space looks like students building real rockets. This university-based initiative is training Kenya’s next generation of aerospace engineers—designing rockets capable of carrying nanosatellites to low Earth orbit. With two successful launches already under their belt, Nakuja’s team is proving that Africa’s space ambitions are already in motion. 🌍✨ Watch…