• mobilize leaders from all sectors to fuel African innovation
• promote innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest through the competition
• promote science, technology and engineering as rewarding, exciting and noble career options among the youth in Africa by profiling success applicants
• encourage entrepreneurs, innovators, funding bodies and business development service providers to exchange ideas and explore innovative business opportunities.

IPA anticipates contributing to the following outcomes:

increased commercialization of research and development (R&D) outputs in Africa

increased funding of start-ups, adoption of new and emerging technologies and accelerated growth of an innovative and dynamic private sector; and

increased economic activity and African led development that results in lasting impact.