“We need to urgently adopt an Innovation Culture” This was the message that was echoed during the official opening ceremony of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2023. The ceremony that was marked was pomp and color at the University’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu. […]
The chief guest Dr Parmain Ole Narikae-Managing Director Kenya Industrial Estate, The Vice Chancellor; Professor Stephen Kiama, and Director Intellectual Property Management Office, Professor Mary Kinoti during the launch of Innovation incubation and Commercialization program on 19th April 2023 The University through Intellectual Property Management Office on boarded 15 innovators comprising students and faculty for […]
Vice Chancellor Remarks The University of Nairobi has a duty of creating more value through research ,innovation and enterprise besides academic output. There is a need for the University to adopt an entrepreneurial culture towards research, innovation and creativity. Indeed many universities, globally, have moved or are moving to become entrepreneurial. This has helped the […]
Congratulations on being selected to the inaugural IIC program of the University of Nairobi. The university is committed to moving ideas to market that will solve society needs and contribute to youth Job creation and socio economic development in line with the government agenda. we wish the 2023 1st cohort success in your journey to commercialization of your […]
The NIW 2023 focus will be on the following; Innovations and start-ups in Education, food security & nutrition, affordable housing, health care, ICT, environment and climate change, business modeling, and cross-cutting sectors Incubation and Mentorship for innovators within the university Strengthening existing partnerships and acquiring new partners to enhance the innovation ecosystem in the university […]
Accelerating Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Tourism in Africa Over the past 20 years, tourism has become vital to African economies. The African tourism sector has global potential due to its unique cultural and environmental features, characterised by diverse heritage, wildlife, and fauna. This potential is ripe for exploitation by youth through innovative entrepreneurial […]
Fast-growth entrepreneurial ventures are essential for prosperity and social progress. Small businesses can be agile early movers in adapting to new trends and responding to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Universities play a crucial role in underpinning innovation and entrepreneurial activities. They provide the conditions, facilities and talent that foster the emergence of breakthrough […]
Junto is an electric glass crusher developed to solve the problem of glass waste disposal. Scientific research has shown that glass takes a million years to decompose, and this is a major threat to the environment. However, Junto exploits the infinite recyclable nature of glass to create a solution. It crushes glass bottles to glass […]
See the delighted staff from the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection showcasing their innovations. Prof. P. Kimani showcasing his innovation of bean VarietiesProf. Jane Ambuko with his students showcasing their innovations Juliana Cheboi and Catherine Mueni showcasing their innovation of pigeon pea genotypes
The annual Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) was launched in 2015 to promote Kenya’s and the world’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Throughout the years, The University has continually encouraged and supported student innovations with the Hult prize UoN Chapter-winning teams being given a chance to showcase their innovation at the Nairobi Innovation Week 2022. StoFresh(formerly called […]