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Dr Imogen Napper

Regional Blue Science and Business Innovation Manager IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
About the Speaker
Dr Imogen Napper is the Regional Blue Science and Business Innovation Manager at IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO). She draws on more than ten years of academic research to drive science and innovation in the region. Her work centres on producing evidence, shaping policy, and scaling practical solutions for oceans and communities.  

Sessions by Speaker
Session 2 - Science to Business (S2B)- Derisking Science to Business Ventures – Unpacking roles of intermediaries and funding mechanisms.
Day - 2 : Thu, Sep 25, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM (EAT)
Breakout Room - Shimba
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Day – 2

Session 2 - Science to Business (S2B)- Derisking Science to Business Ventures – Unpacking roles of intermediaries and funding mechanisms.

Description
Track Lead: GIZ Spark Moderator: Agnes Tsuma, GIZ Spark Speakers:
  1. Dr. Imogen Napper- Regional Blue Science and Business Innovation Manager at IUCN ESARO
  2. Herland CERVEAUX- CEO, Ocean Hub
  3.  Hope Mwanake- InspCorp