# Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/open-african-innovation-research-open-air

Open AIR is a unique collaborative network of researchers spread across over 20 African countries, Canada, and elsewhere answering two overarching questions: How can open collaborative innovation help businesses scale up and seize the new opportunities of a global knowledge economy? And which intellectual property (IP) and associated knowledge governance systems will best ensure that the social and economic benefits of innovation are shared inclusively across society as a whole? A partnership involving five leading academic institutions: - the University of Ottawa in Canada - the University of Cape Town in South Africa - the University of Johannesburg in South Africa - Strathmore University in Kenya - the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies - The American University in Cairo, Egypt Open AIR has recently been awarded prestigious, multi-million-dollar grants to supports its work over the next 3-7 years. Funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will help ensure that the Open AIR network further strengthens its position as a sustainable, influential bridge of cooperation between the African continent, Canada and the rest of the world.

## Key facts

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| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | South Africa |
| Employees | 11 to 50 |
| Website | https://openair.africa |

## Common questions

### Is Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) hiring right now?

Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR)'s careers site.

### Where is Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) headquartered?

Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) is headquartered in South Africa.

### How do I apply for a job at Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR)?

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