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IFIA joined USAID as a partner on Jan 2024
SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR IFIA MEMBERS
The United States Agency for International Development is an independent agency of
the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian
foreign aid and development assistance.
USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives,
reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people progress beyond
assistance.
The forthcoming groundbreaking solution may emerge from individuals situated
anywhere around the globe. With this in mind, the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) is dedicated to promoting a culture of innovation within the United
States by welcoming new individuals, ideas, and approaches to address development
challenges on an international scale.
IFIA Members Benefit
This collaborative effort marks a significant achievement in the realm of innovation,

1 USAID: as two influential organizations synergize their resources, expertise, and networks
to instigate positive transformations on a global scale. IFIA, a leading advocate for
inventors and innovators, aligns its strengths with USAID, renowned for its international
development initiatives. Together, they are poised to make a substantial impact on
global innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship.
Having engaged in negotiations and efforts of the IFIA team for over a year, the fruitful
outcome of this partnership is now evident, and today, IFIA members worldwide
can benefit from a new service provided by IFIA through collaboration with USAID.
This service is designed to be professional and conducted in English, enhancing the
accessibility and utility of the offerings. The collaboration promises to empower
IFIA members globally, allowing them to leverage these services for their innovation
endeavors.
All IFIA members can use this service for their projects thru IFIA-USAID Department.
For more information: https://www.ifia.com/usaid/
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