Advancing Research, Development, and Technology Innovation - by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
At the Africa Local Content Conference (CECLA 2025) organised by APPO in Brazzaville, CypherCrescent Limited participated in a panel on Advancing Research, Development, and Technology Innovation. The team championed the Venture Studio model, a framework for transforming research and local innovations into scalable ventures. The idea resonated strongly with stakeholders, highlighting the need for structured innovation ecosystems that connect academia, industry, and government. CypherCrescent reaffirmed its commitment to this vision through the Triple Helix collaboration model, fostering sustainable local content and technology driven industrialisation across Africa.
- November 10, 2025
CypherCrescent participated in a powerful panel session on Advancing Research, Development, and Technology Innovation at the ongoing Africa Local Content Conference (CECLA 2025), organised by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
During the discussion, we proudly pushed the agenda of the Venture Studio model, a practical framework for transforming research outputs and local innovations into scalable ventures. The concept was very well received by stakeholders, reinforcing the growing recognition that Africa’s energy and industrial future depends on structured innovation ecosystems that bridge academia, industry, and government.
We remain committed to advancing this vision through the Triple Helix collaboration model, driving sustainable local content and technology-led industrialisation across Africa. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cyphercrescent-limited_venturestudio-triplehelix-africaenergy-activity-7392584502432387072-kdWn?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAE4-f-sBertyXcMlTXZxLI3xtyz4VIGsFuE
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