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GIF invests in Mountain Harvest to improve livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers Image
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Apr 15, 2026
GIF invests in Mountain Harvest to improve livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers

We are proud to announce that GIF is providing a $500,000 loan to Mountain Harvest, a specialised Ugandan coffee processor and exporter. This investment will help transform the coffee value chain into a sustainable, inclusive, and climate resilient industry in...

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Apr 13, 2026
How systems innovators achieve scale

Innovation ecosystems. Systems change. Platform innovations. Spillover effects. In international development, “systems” are having a moment. For those of us focussed on scaling impactful innovations, this shift is vital. Traditionally, scaling an innovation and achieving systemic change have been viewed...

GIF partners with Reme.D to scale affordable medical testing Image
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Apr 02, 2026
GIF partners with Reme.D to scale affordable medical testing

We are proud to announce that GIF is providing a $500,000 equity investment in Reme.D, an Egyptian biotech company manufacturing locally produced, room-temperature-stable medical test kits designed for health settings across Africa and the Middle East.Closing the diagnostics access gapAcross...

The Anatomy of Scale: Lessons from a decade of scaling innovations Image
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Mar 25, 2026
The Anatomy of Scale: Lessons from a decade of scaling innovations

What does it actually take to scale an innovation so that it improves the lives of millions?Last week in London, the Global Innovation Fund (GIF) convened a group of partners and peers to tackle this exact question. The workshop, titled...

GIF backs breakthrough tech to transform tuberculosis detection Image
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Mar 16, 2026
GIF backs breakthrough tech to transform tuberculosis detection

At the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we look for innovative solutions that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the world’s most vulnerable and underserved populations.We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in AI Diagnostics, a South African MedTech...

Closing the gender gap in Southeast Asian pharmacies: new report from SwipeRx and GIF Growth Image
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Mar 12, 2026
Closing the gender gap in Southeast Asian pharmacies: new report from SwipeRx and GIF Growth

At Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we believe scaling high-impact innovations requires more than just capital—it demands targeted insights and strategic support.We are proud to announce the release of our first Technical Assistance report from a GIF Growth portfolio company: Leveraging...

Closing the gap, increasing the gain: Why investing in women is a smart climate strategy Image
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Mar 06, 2026
Closing the gap, increasing the gain: Why investing in women is a smart climate strategy

At the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), we aren’t just talking about change, we are investing in it.For the last five years, over 60% of our new investments have been in innovations led by women. This is not only a matter...

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Feb 25, 2026
Unlocking private debt for African startup growth

The increasingly essential role of targeted debt solutions to unlock the next wave of growth for Africa’s tech-enabled businessesAcross Africa, tech-enabled startups and scale-ups are revolutionising sectors from fintech to agriculture, driving innovation and meaningful economic progress. However, as these...

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Feb 13, 2026
Scaling impact: moving behavioural insights from trial to transformation

Last week at the World Government Summit in the UAE, I had the privilege of joining a panel convened by the Behavioral Science Group (BSG) for the Global Behavioral Evidence Network for Development (GBEND).Our conversation centered on a question that...

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Feb 02, 2026
Three takeaways from Davos 2026: climate, innovation and partnership

While geopolitics may have dominated the headlines from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, the dialogue among business and non-profit leaders this year was notably grounded. The focus was on the opportunities presented by innovation, collaboration, and long-term...

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Jul 02, 2025
GIF’s Commitment to Localisation

GIF believes local partners are the linchpin for sustainable solutions to international development challenges because they are grounded in the knowledge and experience of the people directly affected.This is why, in 2024, we have once again sought to direct our...

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Nov 22, 2024
Catalysing Sustainable Growth: Insights from the AVPA Conference

Earlier this month, the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) hosted an inaugural in-person forum in Nairobi to mark six years of enabling social investment in Africa. Themed ‘Catalysing Africa’s Sustainable Growth’, the 2024 AVPA Conference attracted more than 350 impact...