It is expected that new partnerships will be formed between researchers in the United Kingdom and in developing countries, forging greater knowledge exchange and strengthening the capacity for research and innovation in both the United Kingdom and in other countries. Out of a total of 22 projects implemented between 2015 and 2017, 41% were focused on improving digital skills. The remaining projects focused on working with the youth to encourage local entrepreneurship (22 %), expanding access to internet and phone networks (11 %), providing new ICT solutions for greater government transparency, participation and efficiency (19 %), and developing new digital solutions in the health sector (7 %). While investments in the ICT sector have previously been linked to the development of infrastructure, new needs for international support emerges as part of countries’ digital transition.