Our Mandate
1. Framework to Support Commercialization
Achievements
- Entrepreneurship and commercialization Master Plan developed
- Startup policy in place
2. Manage Intellectual Properties
Achievements
- IP Policy developed
- Innovators sensitized by Kenya Industrial Property Institute on IP
3. Conducive Environment for Innovation
Achievements
- Operational Incubation Hub in ABH building
- Innovators workspace & Simulation lab
- Prototype development center in progress
4. Coordinate Funding Sources
Achievements
- Internal funding secured
- Attracted external funding
5. Establish Linkages to Foster Innovation
Active Collaborators
- Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA)
- State Department for Science, Technology, Research and Innovation
- Education Collaborative
- Italian Agency for Development
- Global Business School Network
- Futurize Africa
- University of Cape Town
- UPO and Politecnico University
- Kenya Institute of Public Policy and Research Analysis
KENIA Programs
Programs under Kenya National Innovation Agency:
- • University maturity framework
- • Research to Commercialization
- • EEL program
- • NEIL
- • IP assessment
- • CEIL
- • Campus Spark Innovation Contest
Organizations with MoU
ECOSPRAY
Sharing of institutional facilities; Grant proposal writing; Student training, attachment, mentorship and internship; Development and commercialization of technological innovations.
Mesh Innovation Labs
Establishment of entrepreneurship programme in Embu; Development of technological and innovation products; Commercialization of tech innovations.
Pwani University
Sharing of resources; Supervision of students; Research and innovation; Development and commercialization of technological innovations.
ThinkTank
Training, Research, and Innovation; Industry Engagement; Technology Development and Commercialization.
CIRAD
Joint research programmes; Training and development activities; Assessing impact of research and innovation; Disseminating scientific information.
Teach2give
Capacity building; Internship and attachment; Training; Innovation and technological development.
AAIN
Training, incubation and capacity building; Research and development in agribusiness; Development of curricular.