Msingi East Africa

Msingi is an ambitious and innovative industry development organisation aimed at supporting the growth of competitive industries in East Africa. Funded by Gatsby Africa Foundation and UKAID, Msingi works to identify high potential industries around the region. It then aims to foster innovation, growth and increased competitiveness in these industries by supporting pioneering firms through technology transfer (for example, facilitating joint ventures between local and international firms), capability building and access to finance. Msingi will also help foster an enabling environment for the industry – e.g. supporting technology research and development, training, policy or key industry institutions. Ultimately, Msingi’s goal is to contribute to the structural transformation of East Africa’s economies, driving long term prosperity. Msingi will operate over the long term (20+ years), building world-class knowledge and expertise with private sector DNA at its heart.