- Alana works as a knowledge transfer manager in South Africa as part of the Global Alliance Africa project, running their UK-Africa Space technology Innovation activities network, and fostering collaboration and social impact with their Place Based Innovation intervention in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Alana was one of the first graduates in Africa in innovation and business management and has been part of innovation initiatives across many industries including agriculture, education, mining, health, space-technology, and energy. She has experience in setting up investment funds, building innovation roadmaps, entrepreneurial advisory and development, and fostering and enabling cross-border collaboration between multiple stakeholders. She is passionate about enabling Africa to reach its full potential, and believe that Innovate UK Business Connect’s interventions are a great support for South Africa to achieve socio-economic equity.
- Alana runs the UK-Africa Space-technology innovation network, which holds much potential for space-related companies across South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and the UK. Get in contact for more information on what support and programmes are available.
