This webinar allowed new and emerging African scholars, known as NERGS, within the Open African Innovation Network (Open AIR), to share their perspectives and research and to reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on their research and innovation in their areas and countries of study. A2K4D is the North African Hub on the Open African Innovation Network (Open AIR). Speakers: Nan Warner, program manager, Open AIR, Bontle Monnya, IP Unit, University of Cape Town, and Caroline Wanjiru Muchiri, Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law IP Clinic Manager, Strathmore University.