The African Research Funding Accelerator supports African researchers to secure the resources, visibility, and influence needed to deliver transformative impact.
Our Approach
Our Pathway to Impact
We partner with researchers, research teams, and institutions to turn ambitious visions into concrete results through three interconnected phases. Each phase builds on the last, creating a clear, actionable route to sustained research growth, funding success, and global visibility.
Strategy
Define vision & plan
Define a compelling research vision, create a theory of change, and design a five-year strategic plan to guide funding decisions for your team.
Visibility
Build brand & presence
Translate your research strategy into a clear brand identity and professional online presence that builds confidence with funders and wider audiences.
Sustainability
Maintain momentum
Strengthen systems, processes, and team capacity to increase grant writing, and donor engagement.
Our Portfolio
Spotlighting Accelerator Alumni
Research leaders strengthened through clear strategy, strong identity, and a funder-ready public presence.
Sound Ecology
The HERE Lab
Rhodes University
Boudina McConnachie
Success Stories
Research Leaders We've Accelerated
Our alumni have secured significant grants, launched impactful initiatives, and played leadership roles across the global research landscape.
"I managed to raise close to ZAR 20 million in research funding within a year of taking the course. The biggest win for me was realising how impactful and relevant our research is to the African context."
Rachael Dangarembizi, Neuroscientist
University of Cape Town
