Flagship · Health
African AI Health Intelligence Initiative
A continental platform combining AI, disease surveillance and clinical evidence to strengthen health systems.
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Research · Intelligence · Innovation
Advancing Intelligence,
Research and Innovation
for Humanity.
Denova Institute transforms research, artificial intelligence and digital innovation into practical solutions that improve lives, strengthen institutions and shape Africa's future.
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Who We Are
An independent institute
for research, intelligence
and innovation.
Denova Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence, scientific research and digital innovation for the benefit of society — working with governments, universities, industry and communities to translate evidence into impact.
Mission
Advance AI and evidence for public good.
Vision
A world where intelligence serves humanity.
Purpose
Translate research into real-world impact.
Values
Rigor, integrity, openness, equity.
Our Impact Areas
Ten domains where research
meets real-world impact.
Artificial Intelligence
Frontier AI research applied to Africa's most pressing challenges.
Global Health
AI-augmented health systems, disease intelligence and equitable care.
Research Intelligence
Data platforms that turn evidence into decisions for governments and institutions.
Digital Public Infrastructure
Open, interoperable stacks for identity, payments and data exchange.
AI Governance
Responsible AI policy, standards and safety for the public interest.
Climate Intelligence
Earth observation and AI for climate resilience and adaptation.
Education & Talent
Building Africa's next generation of AI scientists and engineers.
Economic Development
Innovation ecosystems that translate research into inclusive growth.
Public Policy
Evidence-based advisory for ministries, regulators and multilaterals.
Innovation Ecosystems
Catalyzing partnerships between science, industry and civil society.
Featured Initiatives
Ambitious programs, built for scale.
Platform · Research
Africa Research Intelligence Platform
Unifying African scientific evidence into a searchable, structured research intelligence layer.
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Program · Talent
Future Africa AI Academy
Training the next generation of African AI researchers, engineers and policy leaders.
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Research & Publications
Evidence for the decisions that shape our future.
Peer-reviewed research, policy briefs and technical reports from Denova's research programs and partners.
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Rooted in Africa. Connected globally.
Active research collaborations, partner institutions and program locations across the continent and beyond.
Cairo
Accra
Lagos
Nairobi
Dar es Salaam
Cape Town
Dakar
Kinshasa
Lusaka
Addis Ababa
Khartoum
Yaoundé
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Countries
12
Regional hubs
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Partner institutions
200+
Researchers & fellows
Trusted by governments, universities, foundations and multilaterals
WHO
African Union
UNDP
Gates Foundation
World Bank
UNICEF
Wellcome
Rockefeller
Google.org
Mastercard Foundation
UNESCO
AfDB
WHO
African Union
UNDP
Gates Foundation
World Bank
UNICEF
Wellcome
Rockefeller
Google.org
Mastercard Foundation
UNESCO
AfDB
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Let's build Africa's intelligent future — together.
Join a growing coalition of governments, foundations, universities and industry advancing responsible AI and evidence-based innovation for public good.