The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Matt Baugh, stated that Africa must bridge its funding gap to effectively commercialise bioeconomy research and translate scientific discoveries into businesses.

• The primary challenge identified is moving research to an "investable proposition," not a lack of scientific ideas.
• Matt Baugh, speaking at the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop in Nairobi, highlighted the need for stronger links between research institutions, government, investors, and industry.
• The UK is supporting this in Kenya through initiatives like Forge Africa, aiming to build a pipeline of investment-ready businesses.