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Accelerating innovation through strategic collaboration

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, innovation ecosystems are essential for sustainable growth. At MSM’s Expert Centre on Emerging Economies (ECEE), we help governments, universities, and businesses join forces to unlock innovation, strengthen local industries, and align education with market needs.

Our expertise lies in developing and operationalizing Triple Helix Partnerships (THPs) structured collaborations between academia, industry, and government. These partnerships drive entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and long-term economic development.

What we offer

We design and implement practical, scalable solutions to build thriving innovation ecosystems. Our services include:

• Triple Helix readiness scans: Rapid assessments to evaluate innovation potential and partner alignment.
• Cluster & value chain development: Strategic analysis and planning to boost local industries.
• Stakeholder engagement & platform design: Facilitating trust, shared vision, and sustainable governance models.
• Pilot projects & proof of concept support: From design to implementation of innovation initiatives.
• Training & capacity building: Executive programs, tailor-made training, and benchmarking visits.

How we can help you

Whether you're developing an innovation hub, designing industrial policy, or strengthening research-industry linkages we bring:

• Deep experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America
• Integrated expertise in digital transformation, foresight, and sustainability
• Proven results in innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship
• We tailor every partnership to your institutional goals, ensuring measurable impact and local ownership.

Triple Helix in action

MSM's ECEE has successfully implemented Triple Helix Partnerships across emerging markets, driving innovation, skills development, and economic growth through collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

In Rwanda, we developed Service, Training and Innovation Centers (STICs) to strengthen key agricultural value chains by linking vocational education, industry needs, and policy support. These centers serve as hubs for innovation, skills training, and entrepreneurship, ensuring that agricultural graduates are well-equipped for the job market.

In Kenya, MSM played a key role in the ITATU project which enhanced industry-driven training and university-business collaboration. By aligning education with private sector demands, the project strengthens Kenya’s competitiveness and fosters applied research, skills development, and innovation ecosystems.

In Ethiopia, the Bright Future in Agriculture project focused on improving the horticulture sector through capacity building, linking universities, TVET institutions, and agribusinesses to boost productivity, innovation, and employment opportunities. The project strengthens institutional partnerships to promote market-driven agricultural education.

These initiatives demonstrate how Triple Helix collaboration can transform industries, ensuring that research leads to practical innovations, businesses access skilled talent, and policies support sustainable economic growth.

Ready to transform innovation into impact?

Partner with us to co-create tailored solutions that drive inclusive, sustainable economic growth.
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