Research Fellow – Mapping Africa’s Assistive Technology (AT) Landscape

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Public health or related fields.
  
• 1+ years in research, consulting, or venture capital (ideally in health, tech, or impact investing).
  
• Strong personal commitment to Assistive Technologies and advancing inclusion within the disability space.
  

Research & Data Collection

• Conduct desk research on Africa’s AT landscape: key startups, NGOs, governments, and investors.
  
• Identify and interview AT stakeholders (founders, investors, policymakers, users).
  
• Analyze global AT models (e.g., WHO AT2030, UK AT Fund) for applicability in Africa.
  

Market & Financing Analysis

• Quantify unmet AT financing needs by region, sector, and user group.
  
• Assess market potential for AT solutions in Africa, including revenue models and scalability.
  
• Identify barriers to adoption and investment in AT across the continent.
  

Pathway Development

• Propose actionable strategies to translate global AT success models to Africa (e.g., public-private partnerships, microfinance, impact investing).
  
• Develop case studies of successful AT interventions in Africa and other regions.