Innovation CoRD Africa

Huge thanks to our incredible partners who made 2023 amazing! Together, we built innovation, fueled growth& fostered powerful partnerships. Gearing up for 2024 with an exciting strategy: supporting YOU even better! Let's keep pushing boundaries & building the future. #ThankYou

Blessed to have been among the founding member hubs of Afrilabs and implemented the first ever program that Afrilabs worked on that was funded by the World Bank.

Digital Africa, a leading venture capital firm, has announced strategic investments in four innovative startups across Africa, demonstrating its commitment to empowering tech solutions tailored to the continent's economic landscape. empowerafrica.com/digital-africa…

"Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor once said that Kenya has 3 official languages: English, Swahili and silence. But I would say our 4th language is humour. And in humor what you often find is bravery," @johnallannamu

Happy New Year! If you know any young ladies who completed #KCSE from #Kamagut, #Sambut, #Juakali, #Turbo, #Sugoi, #Seiyiot, or #Leseru, please share this flyer widely. It's for an info session about the three-month #Mwanzo program offered by the #ReginaYegoGirls center.

Join the UK-Kenya #AlternativeProteinInnovationNetwork online launch event on the 16 Nov 2023 at 9-11:30am GMT where we will be discussing #GlobalAllianceAfrica #SustainableFoodSecurity Register now: bit.ly/49e4nPU

Join our @InnovateUK #GlobalAllianceAfrica online networking event on the 16 Nov to identify solutions that can contribute to sustainable and resilient food systems. Register here: bit.ly/47evmsy #InsectsForFood #SustainableAlgae #UKAid @FCDOResearch

ChatGPT was just the beginning. It's only been 14 hours since OpenAI released their new product GPTs And people are already generating insane results. Here are 10 of my favorite examples...

Please share this wonderful opportunity with your networks, esp those woking in the sustainable proteins value chains!! We are launching a network to facilitate collaboration between Kenyan and UK stakeholders in alternative proteins, esp insects and algae!

Sony Ventures earmarks $10M to invest in African entertainment startups tcrn.ch/490kMaC via @techcrunch

Interesting. [H/t @TheMutaD]

Happy 25th Birthday to @Google.

Banks in sub-Saharan Africa — with the exception of Southern Africa — don't really lend to the private sector But the appetite for credit is virtually unlimited in the region So non-bank lending solutions are particularly important Here's a quick overview from @AfridigestHQ

Those wondering about the restoration of grasslands in 🇰🇪 that was mentioned in Apple's video; Apple&Conservation International partnered(from 2021) with local conservation organisations in Kenya to restore degraded savannas in the Chyulu Hills region nr.apple.com/dm4n9C1d1N

Africa-based entrants, UK-based entrants and RoW are invited to apply for the #GlobalAllianceAfrica #FreshProducePackaging Open Innovation #AfricaChallenge from @FPEAK_! Apply here by 22nd Sept: bit.ly/3KAgZ9k #africachallenge @innovateuk @IUK_KTN @FCDOGovUK @UKaid

We're looking for innovative ways to increase shelf life & enable longer transportation times for perishable goods from Kenya to Europe by sea freight, which is a more sustainable and cost-effective option than air freight. If you have a solution, please submit your application.

The #NairobiDeclaration from the #AfricaClimateSummit outlines urgent demands for addressing #climatechange and a sustainable climate future. Read on ⬇️

Yours truly had the privilege of leading the product strategy for #AfricaClimateSummit23 app. Worked with a brilliant team over ~7 intense weeks & we got something nice! There are areas for improvement but I am proud of it 😁 It is available on iOS & Android for Summit delegates

Are you seeking growth for your SME? Then avoid these common blind spots in your #customeracquisition strategies. Success starts with #strategy. Refine your strategies by joining #KIEP250plus. Apply: 250plus.kiep.go.ke #SMEs #Kenya #KenyanSMEs #KenyanBusiness