A brown bag seminar presentation on the forthcoming Africa Capacity Report 2016 entitled Building capacity in science, technology and innovation (STI) for Africas transformation. The purpose of the seminar was to create awareness on the importance of capacity for science, technology and innovation, get buy-in from the participants and attract interest to contribute to the production and dissemination of the report. The presentation outlines how science, technology and innovation fit into continental and global agendas of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030. Pertinent questions raised by the presenter include: What do you want to see in the ACR2016?, What strategic partnership can help successful production of ACR2016? and any institutions which might add value?