Science, Technology and Innovations (STIs), form an integral part of economic transformation in many nations across the globe, and constitutes a major driving force for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing the complex nature of societal problems in the 21st century require the adoption and application of scientific knowledge into new methods and business models that create opportunities for job creation and economic transformation. Achieving this requires leveraging the close interrelationship between science, technological innovations and entrepreneurship opportunities that emanate from research.