9th to 22nd November 2024, Mt Kenya Hub, Nyeri Campus
Mt Kenya Innovation Week is an annual flagship event organized by Mt Kenya Innovation Hub that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and stakeholders from various sectors. The event is dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration in the fields of technology, agriculture, education, climate action, and more
Encouraging participants to solve real-world problems through technology, with specific themes around agriculture, climate change, rural development, and industrial advancements.
1Featuring experts and thought leaders who discuss trends, challenges, and future opportunities in technology and innovation.
3Showcasing innovative products, services, and technologies from startups, innovators, and established businesses.
2Giving participants firsthand experience of local industries and successful business models.
4The Mt Kenya Innovation Hub is proud to host the 4th Edition of the Mt Kenya Innovations Week, continuing the journey of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship since 2021. The theme of this year’s event, “4th Industrial Revolution: Creating Jobs, Fueling Smart Agriculture, and Climate Action,” aligns with the global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kenya’s Vision 2030, and the COP27 deliberations. It reflects the increasing role of innovation in addressing climate change, job creation, and sustainability, in the context of the rapid technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
This culinary challenge will focus on creating plant-based dishes using selected recipes. Participants will compete to innovate in the space of sustainable food practices, exploring new flavors and ways of cooking that align with climate action and health goals.
1Artisans and creatives will showcase their skills through a drawing competition aimed at celebrating art as an integral component of the innovation ecosystem. This hackathon promotes design thinking and the role of artisans in digital innovation.
3This signature event is a 48-hour nonstop hackathon where tech enthusiasts and innovators will focus on developing digital solutions that address the challenges of creating digital jobs, smart agriculture, and climate action. Participants will work collaboratively to build MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that have the potential to transform communities and contribute to the clean economy.
2The Innovation Week will conclude with a grand closing ceremony at the Mt Kenya Hub Nyeri Campus,
4Board Member Afrilabs
Passion about youth employment, entrepreneurship and technology. Co-founder Sote Hub, nurturing young talents in Kenya, incubation of early stage startups & SMEs and scaling ideas around SDGs, Climate Change and Agriculture, passionate about women in Tech, rural youth and economies. Leading Sote Hub team of 30+ in strategy development, work plans, execution of projects and programs and continuous appraisal of the same. We have incubated 800+ start-ups in Blue Economy, Agriculture, Climate Innovations and Digitisation. Sote Hub uniquely develops entrepreneurship pipeline from school to workplace. Worked with over 250 high schools and impacted over 15,000 students in our projects in rural Kenya. Ecosystem Roles: Founding Chair, Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs where I helped shape the young organisation, laying the foundation for the vision and growth to today a major umbrella body of 65 hubs in Kenya. Providing leadership in the formulation of Kenya’s Start-up Bill working in coalition with Association of Start-ups and Ecosystem Support Enablers in Kenya and Kenya Innovation Agency, that birthed Kenya Start-up Bill which is aiming to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, create employment and contribute to socio economic development of Kenya. Africa can feed herself and be prosperous. We need to invest more in Agriculture, Manufacturing & Ease of doing business. I can be contacted for consulting jobs. Among organizations is Ten Senses & Grow Fairly in a 4M Euro projects developing agro value chains for small holder farmers, export business & food security. Countries of my projects include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. I consulted for Oxfam to identify best practices on digitizing education in South Sudan and countries with refugee challenges. A former Programs Officer International Fund for Animals (IFAW), I occasionally write blogs, wildlife & nature enthusiasts especially birdwatching, and soccer fan. I get invited for speaking roles and have delivered lectures in 15 universities in Slovakia, Poland, Cyprus & Germany. Venture Capital | Africa | Startups | Program Development | Strategic Thinking| Business Insights| Civic engagement | Facilitation | Jobs | Leadership | Youth Employment | WomeninTech |Impacts |Social Entrepreneurship
Head of Innovation, Sote Hub
Swoop Aero
Anne Nderitu is an Aeronautical Engineer (Hons) and a drone expert. She was part of the first cohort of the African Drone and Data Academy where she graduated with a Trusted Level Operator (TOP) level 2, Certificate of Drone Technology (from Virginia Tech) and Remote Pilot License. She is the first female fixed -wing drone pilot in Kenya Anne has worked on various drone projects including Cholera Hyper-surveillance project to predict and mitigate outbreaks in Kenya. Anne is also an entrepreneur and promotes gender equality in the society. Through her foundation, The Girls Boardroom, she mentors girls and ladies to take opportunities and grow their careers. Her mission is to create more women leaders and bridge the gap that exists at the top of the chain. As part of her work, she has committed to mentor and empower other girls and ladies. If you are an aspiring female leader in need of mentorship/coaching, feel free to reach out.
CEO, ACIH
A Computer Scientist with 15+ years experience of proven track record of making outcome-based decision that delivers business process improvement & standardization. Passionate about innovation in relation to technological advancement catered towards making an impact to the society on a global scale level. Geographic experience coverage Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa & Middle East & Africa. Skills: Windows NT, XP & Small Business Server 2003 Server Systems, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Linux UBUNTU & Solid Networking Set-up & Maintenance Skills (LAN/WAN topologies) with TCP/IP Experience, Programming Java, Visual Basic 6 & .net, PL SQL, Python, Javascript, CSS & Html.
Founder, IgniteHer4Africa
Every day is an opportunity to improve lives in Africa through transforming every business to be more efficient ,run optimally and help them focus more on what they do best.
Siaya County
Until December 2022, I held the position of the Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Adviser to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens, Social Protection and Special Program, Government of Kenya. Under the guidance of the Cabinet Secretary, I provided strategic leadership and support to the key gender agenda of the Government including, gender mainstreaming, gender based violence, gender economic empowerment and realisation of the Country’s affirmative action. Further to this provided high level support in developing frameworks for tackling gender issues in two of the East Africa Region and Government of Kenya’s disasters namely COVID 19 and Drought. From 2013 to 2017, I served as a Senior Policy Advisor, to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service Youth and Gender Affairs and the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, in the Government of Kenya. The role involved providing strategic policy advice and guidance to the Cabinet Secretary on matters relating to public policy, gender and governance
Investor
Founder, Mt Kenya Hub
The Mt Kenya Innovation Hub is proud to host the 4th Edition of the Mt Kenya Innovations Week, continuing the journey of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship since 2021. The theme of this year’s event, “4th Industrial Revolution: Creating Jobs, Fueling Smart Agriculture, and Climate Action,” aligns with the global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kenya’s Vision 2030, and the COP27 deliberations. It reflects the increasing role of innovation in addressing climate change, job creation, and sustainability, in the context of the rapid technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The Mt Kenya Innovation Week has grown in scope and impact since its inception. In the 2022 edition, insights from the evaluation report showed that over 1,000 women and youth were trained in critical areas like Business Canvas, design thinking, digital marketing, and cash flow management. In addition, the event received 167 submissions in the innovation contest and 103 hackathon submissions, with the top 5 ideas being awarded. This progress demonstrates how the Innovation Week has become a grassroots platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the skills, tools, and networks to grow and scale their ideas. This year’s edition introduces three diverse hackathons, industrial visits, exhibitions, panel discussions, and awards to celebrate and accelerate digital transformation, job creation, and climate resilience.
MT KENYA HUB
The hub is founded on the philosophy of a beehive; We are a breeding hive of innovations and business we ideas and curiosity to feed the world
The 4th Edition of Mt Kenya Innovations Week is set to be an impactful event, continuing the legacy of promoting innovation for sustainable development. We look forward to working with partners and sponsors to drive forward digital transformation, smart agriculture, and climate action through this dynamic platform.
Esther Obado
Hackathon Launch
Ann Nderitu
Developing MVPs
John Bosco
Continue Hackathon
Hackathon Launch
Ken Njihia
Design Thinking
John Bosco
Developing MVPs
John Bosco
We are seeking ladies-only chefs, vegan enthusiasts, innovators, students, nutritionists and other interested parties to participate in our Plant-Based Culinary Training on 9th November 2024. The training will focus on plant-based dairy, eggs, and baking. You will learn innovative and sustainable culinary practices focused on plant-based products. Participants will be equipped with modern skills on plant based dairy & baking culinary. Due to limited spots, only 20 participants will be selected, and priority will be given on a rolling basis.
Competition Date: 10th November 2024 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Final Products Pitching
This signature event is a 48-hour nonstop hackathon where tech enthusiasts and innovators will focus on developing digital solutions that address the challenges of creating digital jobs, smart agriculture, and climate action. Participants will work collaboratively to build MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that have the potential to transform communities and contribute to the clean economy.
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We are excited to announce the upcoming Ladies-Only Plant-Based Dairy, Eggs & Baking Culinary Training Program on 9th November 2024 and a Culinary Competition on 10th November 2024 at the Mt. Kenya Innovations Community Hub, located along Ring Road, Nyeri.
10/20
The hackathon is a unique event designed to bring together talented individuals like you to showcase your creativity, skill and innovation. The hackathon will take place from November 15-17, 2024, at the Mt. Kenya Innovations Community Hub, along Ring Road, Nyeri.
10/20
Artisans,Crafters & Artists Hackathon
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Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
