Space Practice
Building the future of Africa’s space ecosystem
We build the systems, partnerships, and capabilities that enable Africa’s space sector to grow sustainably and deliver real-world impact.
Africa’s Space Ecosystem
Space innovation with purpose
RIIS is a trusted advisor, think partner and implementer across Africa’s space ecosystem. We help organisations realise impact by translating ambition to action, strategy into implementation and innovation into real time application.
Our work combines strategic insight with practical delivery, ensuring every initiative is both ambitious and achievable. Because innovation should do more than inspire change, it should create it.
Our Capabilities
What we specialise in
We build the systems, partnerships, and capabilities that enable Africa’s space ecosystem to grow sustainably.
Our work spans four interconnected areas of expertise:
Strategy
Supporting governments and agencies to define clear, actionable direction for long-term sector growth.
Innovation Management
Connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and institutions to strengthen innovation and industry development.
Data Science
Transforming space and Earth observation data into actionable intelligence for smarter, evidence-based decision-making.
Research
Generating applied insight and evaluation frameworks that guide policy, measure impact, and inform future direction.
Space Ecosystem Development Toolkit
Designed for emerging ecosystems, this practical framework helps governments, agencies, and ecosystem partners assess, design, and strengthen national space ecosystems.
From ecosystem maturity assessments and mapping to strategic intervention design and planning, the toolkit supports space ecosystem actors support the growth of their ecosystem from foundation to frontier
Clear Roadmap
A five-step methodology for building resilient and sustainable space ecosystems.
Stakeholder Focused
Tools and frameworks to map actors, strengthen collaboration, and align efforts.
Data-Informed
Assessment models designed to generate insights and identify interventions.
Actionable
Practical guidance and templates to support implementation and impact tracking.
Impact and Case Studies
Insights in action
Exploring the ideas, partnerships, and initiatives shaping Africa’s space ecosystem.
Why Africa’s Space Economy Needs More Than Strategy
Africa’s space sector is no longer emerging; it is actively taking shape. Across the continent, space agencies are being established or revitalised, signalling a growing institutional commitment. At the...
Space Practice
Built for long-term impact
At RIIS, we simplify complexity, provide clarity, and help partners turn vision into meaningful action.
Our commitment is to build Africa’s space future with intention — grounded in evidence, collaboration, and real-world outcomes.
We bring strategic direction, practical intelligence, and sector understanding to every partnership.
Because we don’t just imagine what’s next — we help build it.
Let’s Build Impact Together
Clarity where it matters. Action where it counts
If you’re shaping the future of Africa’s space ecosystem, we’re ready to work with you. Connect with one of our space leads.
