Research framework
The Five Pillars of the ITSCE Fund research.
Every innovation in the ecosystem is classified under one of five pillars, so you can see what kind of work you are supporting and how it fits the wider programme.
Pillar I – V
How the research is organized
Pillar I
Student Scientist Development
Developing African student scientists as founders, researchers, and storytellers of their own innovations.
Pillar II
Scientific Validation and Safety
Establishing what the evidence shows, what remains a hypothesis, and what testing is still required.
Pillar III
Formulation and Product Development
Turning validated science into stable, manufacturable beauty, personal care, and wellness products.
Pillar IV
Indigenous Ingredient Innovation and Validation
Researching indigenous ingredients and the traceable, ethical supply chains that support them.
Pillar V
Commercialization and Market Access
Moving proven innovations into Reserve, the marketplace, and sustained commercial partnerships.
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