Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme has mobilized $4.68 million in investment, strengthened innovation systems across 25 universities, and supported more than 400 jobs—76% held by women—demonstrating how institutional reform, leadership alignment, and stronger technology transfer offices can transform research into market-ready ventures. Implemented by Viktoria Ventures under the UK-funded RISA initiative and led by the Kenya National Innovation Agency, the programme offers a scalable model for innovation-driven economic growth in Kenya and across Africa.
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Unveils 12 Investor-Ready Ventures for 2026 Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has revealed 12 investor-ready African startups set to showcase at its 2026 Investment Showcase in Nairobi. Spanning fintech, Web3, healthtech, climatetech, agritech, and AI, the selected ventures highlight Africa’s next wave of scalable, impact-driven innovation attracting global investors and partners.