About the Platform

Where Africa’s Builders Meet the Future

Mt Kenya Innovation Week is a practical innovation and investment platform convened by Mt Kenya Innovation Hub.

What it does

The week brings together innovators, startups, SMEs, artisans, developers, students, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers, farmers, policymakers, academia, investors and partners for building, exhibiting, pitching, learning and market connection.

2026 Direction

The 6th edition is also the rebranding edition, positioning the platform toward Frontier Innovation Week Africa with focus on AI, Industry 4.0, climate innovation and future jobs.

INNOVATEBold local ideas
COLLABORATETeams, mentors and partners
BUILDPrototypes and products
IMPACTJobs, enterprise and climate action
Past Innovation Weeks

Building on a growing legacy

Each edition has expanded the ecosystem, sharpened the platform and created stronger visibility for frontier innovators from the region.

2025

5th edition with broader ecosystem participation and a stronger regional profile.

2024

Expanded practical innovation showcases, community participation and partner interest.

2023

Grassroots participation, startup storytelling and stronger public momentum.

2022

Foundational edition energy that helped shape the current innovation week journey.