Innovation
Delve into breakthroughs and creative ideas that define the future of technology and innovation.
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Kenya’s Women Entrepreneurs Chart Bold Growth Agenda Despite 7% Funding Access
Kenya's women entrepreneurs address funding barriers, cybersecurity challenges, and growth strategies through strategic networking, digital innovation, and collaborative forums.
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Innovation Boom: What’s Fueling the Silicon Savannah—and What’s Holding It Back?
Kenya's innovation ecosystem shows strong potential but faces challenges: 81% foreign funding dependence, Nairobi concentration, gender gaps, and delayed policy…
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AI vs Cancer: How Google’s Breakthroughs Are Inspiring Hope — and Why Kenya is Ready for the Future
Insights At a Glance: Google’s AI innovations like AlphaFold are revolutionizing cancer research, accelerating drug discovery, and improving diagnostic accuracy.…
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TSMC Banned by US From Making Advanced AI Chips for Xiaomi, Lenovo and Other Chinese Companies
Insights At a Glance: Xiaomi and Lenovo face new roadblocks as US restrictions cut off access to essential chip design…
- Startups
From Nairobi to Tunis: How the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Shortlist Signals a Shift in Startup Dominance
Insights at a Glance Kenya has featured every year — the only country with 10 total representations. Tunisia had no…
- Startups
Kenyan Startups Can Now Apply for EUR 100,000 develoPPP Ventures Grant to Scale Impactful Solutions
Kenyan startups can apply for EUR 100,000 in funding and expert support through develoPPP Ventures. Deadline is June 30, 2025.
- Startups
Africa Tech Summit London Returns June 6 to Connect African Startups with Global Capital
Africa Tech Summit London returns June 6 to connect African startups with global investors and scale innovation across borders.
- Startups
Kenyan Student Team Among Top Three Finalists at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team ranks in top three at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 with Signvrse, an AI sign language translation tool.
- Startups
Verto Wins $1 Million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments
Verto wins the $1 million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for its cross-border payment platform empowering SMEs in emerging markets.
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FASESA and Boeing Expand Pathways to Space Program to Kenya, Renewing Push for STEM Education Across Africa
Boeing and FASESA expand space education program to Kenya
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African Countries Must Scale EdTech with Offline Innovation and Strong Policy — New Report Warns
Africa must scale digital learning with offline-first tools, open-source platforms, and teacher training, new report shows.
- Startups
Innovate Africa to Tackle Africa’s Toughest Challenges on World Product Day 2025
Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, featuring prototype pitches, career fair, and $2,000 prize.
- Announcements
Over 150 Exhibitors Set to Showcase Eco-Friendly Innovations at Propak East Africa 2025 in Nairobi
Propak East Africa 2025 will feature 150+ exhibitors championing sustainable packaging and food processing solutions in Nairobi.
- Startups
7 African Startups Selected by i3 to Transform Pharmacy Care with Support from Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora
Seven African startups to receive up to $225K each from i3 to scale pharmacy-focused healthtech innovations across 19 countries.
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Zipline Drones to Deliver Blood, Vaccines and Emergency Drugs in Homa Bay County
Homa Bay County expands Zipline drone deliveries to 84 clinics, improving access to emergency medicines amid Kenya’s ongoing supply crisis.
