Konza Enterprise Innovation Challenge 2017

Do you have a business that has been tested successfully in Kenya that focuses on Life Sciences, Engineering, or ICT/ ITES?

Konza Technopolis is now accepting  applications from Kenyan enterprises for the 2017 Konza Enterprise Innovation Challenge.

Konza is looking for institutions and business enterprises with innovations spanning the research-to-commercialization continuum, and those addressing business model re-invention.  Innovations should contribute towards transforming science and technology practices in Kenya for increased productivity and job creation.  Qualifying innovations should demonstrate clear benefits for end users, consumers, and in particular, mass market consumers (i.e. base of the pyramid consumers). They should be scalable across multiple geographies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Apply here by 31st March if your enterprise meets the following criteria:

  • Is in the sectors of Life Sciences, Engineering, or ICT/ ITES
  • Has a tested, and innovative technology or business model
  • Has experienced, credible and dedicated investors and management teams
  • Has a clear for-profit business model with high potential for scale
  • Has some proof of concept on the ground, conducted pilots and are preferably generating revenues
  • Is looking for funding to commercialize/scale
  • Has operations in Kenya

The top 25 companies will be chosen from the applicants to participate in an in-depth boot camp, and then be showcased to investors, incubators, and other support organizations in Nairobi, Kenya from in May 2017.


Contact

Name : Konza Technopolis
Website : konzacity.go.ke
Contact Information : Arielle Molino arielle.molino@intellecap.com