The scope of work at ELISA is vast, and includes the following: 

• Providing a web-based mechanism for real-time connectivity and information dissemination.
  
  
• Supporting the growth and viability of cross-sector collaborations in Africa by facilitating international strategic partnering opportunities for improving healthcare, affordable commercialization of new products and building greater self-reliance in African communities.
  
  
• Increasing awareness of projects, programs and resources for individuals, organizations and stakeholders that are working to create sustainable livelihoods for people living in Africa.
  
  
• ELISA Grow Spaces and Innovation Labs provide the ideal learning ecosystem where new ideas can be tested and developed by combining indigenous knowledge, art, science and technology. 
  
  
• ELISA nutures ideation, collaboration and innovative product development by working with students, academics, entrepreneurs and industry to develop new consumer products and alternative ways to grow food.