Our Services
Five Sectors. One Mission.
We provide strategic linkage solutions across the domains that matter most to global development — connecting the right partners, knowledge, and resources to drive lasting change.
Sector
Health
Strengthening health systems through strategic partnership
Global health outcomes depend not just on funding or technology — they depend on the right connections between governments, implementers, researchers, and communities. Smarter Lincs facilitates the partnerships that strengthen health systems from the ground up.
What we deliver
- Health system strengthening and policy linkage
- Public-private partnership facilitation
- Disease surveillance and response network building
- Community health program design and scale-up
- Pharmaceutical and supply chain connectivity
Key partners: WHO, USAID, Gavi, Global Fund, Ministries of Health
30+
Health system projects
Our focus areas
Sector
AI & Technology
Harnessing emerging technology for development impact
Technology is transforming what's possible in global development — but only when deployed thoughtfully and connected to the right institutional infrastructure. We bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and real-world implementation.
What we deliver
- AI strategy and responsible deployment frameworks
- Digital health and e-government linkage
- Technology transfer and capacity building
- Innovation ecosystem development
- Private sector technology partnership brokering
Key partners: Tech companies, UNDP, World Bank, national ICT agencies
25+
Technology partnerships
Our focus areas
Sector
Data Systems
Building the infrastructure for evidence-based decisions
Data is only as powerful as the systems that collect, manage, and share it. We help governments and organizations build robust data infrastructure — and connect them to the analytical expertise needed to turn data into decisions.
What we deliver
- National data system design and implementation
- Health information system integration
- Data governance and interoperability frameworks
- Analytics capability building and training
- Open data policy and platform development
Key partners: Ministries of Finance, Statistics agencies, WHO, PEPFAR
40+
Data system deployments
Our focus areas
Sector
Research
Translating knowledge into action at scale
The gap between research and implementation is one of the most persistent challenges in global development. Smarter Lincs connects research institutions with the policymakers, funders, and implementers who can put that knowledge to work.
What we deliver
- Research-to-policy translation and advocacy
- Academic-practitioner partnership facilitation
- Implementation science network building
- Research funding and consortium development
- Evidence synthesis and knowledge management
Key partners: Universities, NIH, Wellcome Trust, research consortia
60+
Research partnerships
Our focus areas
Sector
Skills Transfer
Building lasting capacity through purposeful learning
Sustainable development requires sustainable capacity. We design and deliver skills transfer programs that go beyond training — building the institutional knowledge, leadership, and systems needed for organizations to thrive independently.
What we deliver
- Leadership and management development programs
- Technical skills training and certification
- Mentorship and coaching network facilitation
- Institutional capacity assessment and planning
- South-South and triangular cooperation linkage
Key partners: UNDP, bilateral donors, regional development banks
15,000+
Professionals trained
Our focus areas
Our Approach
How we work
01
Diagnose
We start by understanding your context — your goals, gaps, existing relationships, and the landscape of potential partners.
02
Connect
We identify and activate the right partnerships — making introductions, facilitating dialogue, and building trust between parties.
03
Structure
We help design the frameworks, agreements, and governance structures that make partnerships work in practice.
04
Sustain
We stay engaged — tracking outcomes, resolving friction, and ensuring partnerships deliver on their promise over time.
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Tell us about your organization and goals — we'll identify which sectors and linkage solutions are the best fit.