Partnership Projects
Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator
Launched in 2017, this partnership programme is designed to empower female-led businesses and address the growing global demand for increased inclusion and diversity in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership excellence.
The Programme Offers:
- World-Class Startup Support
- Focus on Relevant and Sustainable Challenges
- Immersive Learning
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Seed Financing
- Business-to-Business Linkages
Startups that have successfully passed through the program include Lugha Ishara, Bismart, Ndovu, Savannah Circuit, Benacare, Mandevu Beard Care, Aurora Health, and Learning Differently among others.
Kenya Innovation Bridge Platform
A partnership between the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to promote innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in Kenya by providing a centralized and accessible marketplace through an online platform. This platform showcases innovation across different regions of Kenya, including Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nairobi by bridging the gap between innovators and potential partners, opening up new possibilities for startups, and fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Kenya Airways (KQ)
The Fahari Innovation Challenge marks a significant effort in harnessing technology and innovation to address real-world business challenges while creating opportunities for the youth. The partnership served as a valuable example of how corporates and academic institutions can collaborate to drive positive change, nurture talent, and advance technological solutions to benefit both businesses and society.
Kids Can Code Program
The Kids Can Code Program was a collaborative initiative involving @iLabAfrica, PANGEA, and ICT Norway aimed to impart coding and computer science skills to children aged ten (10) to seventeen (17), empowering their active engagement in the digital economy and cultivating problem-solving abilities.
This collaboration also resulted in the adoption of secondary schools by incubation hubs, fostering ongoing support and close collaboration to promote innovation. To achieve these goals, 20 clubs were established, conducting over 143 coding workshops in various counties, complemented by the creation of a dedicated Kids Can Code website.
We developed a Hub Curriculum Framework with a modular-based-learning program to equip over 300 innovation ecosystem leaders and managers with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead and execute entrepreneur support initiatives thereby strengthening the overall innovation ecosystem 1,050 hubs were enrolled in the program in regions such as South Africa, West Africa, and the Diaspora.
Strathmore-Waterloo Agricultural Mobile Technology Challenge
Launched in 2012, the Strathmore-Waterloo Agricultural Mobile Technology Challenge, was a collaborative initiative between the University of Waterloo, Canada, and Strathmore University which aimed to harness mobile and social media technologies to address agricultural challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge invited teams from Kenyan universities to propose innovative solutions, with selected teams benefiting from the incubation at @iBizAfrica.
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Duke Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator for Development (SEAD)
Launched in 2015, this program was dedicated to addressing health problems and served as a dynamic convergence point for programmers, healthcare enterprises, established multinational corporations, and funders. The winning participants had the chance to meet seasoned entrepreneurs and trainers which enabled them to practically implement their business model and grow their enterprise.
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Pangea Shelter Tech Accelerator Program
The Pangea Shelter Tech Accelerator Program supports early-stage businesses and scale-ups in the affordable housing sector. The program covers renewable energy, waste management, housing and construction technologies, products, water and sanitation. Supported by Habitat for Humanity International’s Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter and implemented by BDO EA and Pangea Accelerator, Shelter Tech Kenya collaborated with iBiz Africa to organize a startup competition during the Nairobi Innovation Week.
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EMAX 2020 Event
In partnership with ICT Norway, @iBizAfrica hosted the inaugural Emax Kenya event, a digital innovation and entrepreneurship initiative. The event is known for its transformative impact on participants, helping them define ambitious goals, work collaboratively, and imbibe best startup practices. The program adopted a multifaceted approach, incorporating competitions, lectures, and insights from entrepreneurial role models. It focused on enhancing individual skills while fostering networks that often evolve into partnerships for future startups.
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GIZ FoodTech Africa
FoodTech Africa Accelerator aimed to support women and youth-owned agri-based enterprises in Kenya. The program sought to facilitate access to financing, provide business support, and promote technology adoption, thereby contributing to the enhancement of food security in the region.
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