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MT KENYA INNOVATION HUB

Innovation Redefined for bold ideas, thriving communities, and scalable impact.

Mt Kenya Hub is a dynamic innovation ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, makers, researchers, artisans, startups, and partners through programs, training, hackathons, investment readiness, and community-driven collaboration across Kenya and beyond.

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6Public programs

8Active communities

2Visible innovations

21Partner institutions

Priority statistics

Visible ecosystem outcomes and investment traction

Open impact page

1.03M USDInvestment granted to beneficiaries

2844Innovators reached

615Innovations incubated

470Startups engaged

11Hackathons

20Communities

65%Tech focused

Start here

Choose the pathway that fits your role.

A cleaner public entry point for innovators, partners, learners, and ecosystem collaborators.

For innovators

Join the Hub

Create your profile, join communities, and access programs, mentorship, and opportunities.

For builders

Explore Programs

Find the programs, support tracks, and implementation pathways that match your stage.

For networks

Browse Communities

See the learning circles, practice groups, and communities building around shared sectors and interests.

For partners

Talk to the Hub

Reach the right team for partnerships, visits, training, products, media, or ecosystem collaboration.

About the hub

A beehive of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.

Founded in 2013, Mt Kenya Hub has grown into a practical ecosystem where innovators, entrepreneurs, makers, learners, community groups, and partners can meet, build, learn, access opportunities, and move promising ideas toward visible impact.

Mission

Provide optimal service to our community by helping groundbreaking ideas become reality in the current economy.

Vision

A breeding hive of innovations and businesses with ideas and curiosity to feed the world.

What we do

Programs, services, products, and innovation support.

A stronger public front door that shows the full journey from learning and community to programs, products, stories, and ecosystem credibility.

Incubation

Early-stage support for entrepreneurs and ventures.

Acceleration

Structured growth support for scaling ventures.

Research & Data

Evidence, insights, and applied data solutions.

Consulting

Software, digital systems, and innovation advisory.

Co-working

A collaborative environment for building and meeting.

Training

Hands-on practical learning through MHub Academy.

Hackathons

Challenge-driven innovation and ecosystem activation.

Prototyping

IoT, 3D printing, and maker-focused experimentation.

Sectors we specialize in

Building across the sectors that matter most to inclusive growth.

Mt Kenya Hub supports innovators, founders, makers, and communities across strategic sectors with strong potential for jobs, resilience, and long-term impact.

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Tech

Software engineering, platforms, AI, data systems, and applied digital products.

Artisans & Creative Industries

Craft, design, fabrication, culture, digital visibility, and creative enterprise growth.

Climate & Restoration

Climate action, ecosystem restoration, circular economy, and green livelihoods.

Health

Community wellbeing, digital health, inclusive care, and practical health innovation.

Agriculture & Food Systems

Agri-innovation, value chains, climate-smart farming, and food enterprise growth.

AI, Data & Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence, analytics, IoT, immersive tools, and frontier innovation.

Manufacturing & Fabrication

Prototyping, making, fabrication, local production, and product improvement.

Education & EdTech

Digital learning, practical skills, youth pathways, and inclusive learning models.

Digital Commerce & FinTech

Payments, commerce enablement, market access, and digital business tools.

Sports Innovation

Sports, talent development, digital support systems, and youth empowerment.

Women & Youth Enterprise

Inclusive entrepreneurship, opportunity access, and enterprise support for underrepresented builders.

Featured programs

Programs

Structured pathways into learning, growth, resilience, and innovation visibility.

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Art

Mhub Based Training: Art Classes

Mt Kenya Hub Art Classes Young creatives aged 8–15 are invited to join us every Saturday at the Mt Kenya Hub Campus in Nyeri, for Basic Arts Training with artist #TetraG Every Saturday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Registration: KES 1,000 | Classes: KES 3,500 Only a few slots remaining, so be sure to register your child here today

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Program

Mt Kenya Hub Tech Academy

Future-proof your skills at MHub Future Tech Academy! Whether you're a young creator interested in robotics, AI & 3D design, or an adult willing to learn IoT, automation & full-stack AI development, we've got you covered. ? Kicks off 21st & 22nd March 2026, then every weekend for 3 months ? Mt Kenya Hub Campus, Ring Road Nyeri ? KES 5,500 (Adults) | KES 6,000 (Kids) Swipe ?? to see what hands-on learning looks like at Mt Kenya Hub Spots are limited. Scan the QR code or register via online to secure yours today.

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Health

Compassionate Care For All

Compassionate Care for All (CCFA) is a Kenyan, community-driven health organization strengthening home-based care systems for patients who are unable to access consistent, affordable facility-based services.

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Promoting Innovation Networking Climate Action for Youth (PINCA-Y) program

PINCA-Y Program

Through this program, Mt Kenya Hub enables young innovators to influence decisions that directly impact their lives and communities.

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Conservation International through Mt Kenya Hub

TWENDE Project

Working to assess and prepare MSMEs for grant support, empowering them to expand their operations while enhancing climate resilience and social impact.

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Program

The Land Accelerator Program

Program details.

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Projects

Projects translating partnerships into delivery across communities and sectors.

Show active and completed work involving climate, enterprise, innovation ecosystems, training, and county-level engagement.

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activeKenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

Research and Training Initiative with KIRDI

Project details.

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activeQuality Life Without Borders

Plant-Based Solutions

In partnership with Quality Life Without Borders, Mt Kenya Hub supports training and educational initiatives that introduce plant-based nutritional solutions in various areas in Kenya.

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activeGFA Consulting Group

GFA Consulting Group and GIZ (SKIIVE Project)

Mt Kenya Hub, as a member hub of the Association of Countrywide Hubs, is actively involved in the SKIIVE Project.

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completedWorld Resources Institute

Land Accelerator Program with the World Resources Institute

As an implementing partner of the Land Accelerator Program, Mt Kenya Hub collaborates with WRI to support social and Agri-entrepreneurs.

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activeMt Kenya Hub, Quality lIFE WITHOUT Boarders

Welcome To Compassionate Care For All

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completedConservation International

TWENDE Project

The TWENDE Project supports the sustainable development of the value chains, aimed at addressing critical environmental degradation, improving rangeland productivity, and enhancing community livelihoods. The project aims to provide targeted small grants to enterprises committed to ecosystem-based management practices, leading to significant environmental restoration, social impact, and economic growth.

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Products

Public-facing tools, platforms, and solutions emerging from the ecosystem.

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Agribusiness PlatformDigital Platform

Mkulima Bora

An agribusiness-oriented platform supporting farmers and value-chain actors with better visibility and digital opportunity.

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Ticketing EngineWeb Platform

TicketPap

A ticketing and event engine for managing access, events, and public participation more efficiently.

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MarketplaceWebsite

Artisans Showroom

A digital marketplace enabling artisans, crafters, and artists to showcase and sell their products to wider markets.

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Agribusiness Platform

KG Farmers App

Real-Time Credit for Real Growth

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Creative PlatformWeb Platform

Studio Mtaani

A platform for street photographers to capture, store, and share photos with clients through a simple digital workflow.

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Mt Kenya Innovation Week

Six editions of regional innovation convening, showcasing, and collaboration.

Mt Kenya Innovation Week is Mt Kenya Hub’s flagship annual platform bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, industry experts, and ecosystem stakeholders around technology, climate action, agriculture, education, and creative enterprise.

2025 theme

Emerging Technologies as Catalysts for Climate Action, Job Creation, and AI Adoption.

Format highlights

BushHack, Artisans Hackathon, Plant-Based Hackathon, exhibitions, panels, and a closing showcase.

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Why it matters

Connects innovators, policymakers, private sector, and development partners.
Creates a premium showcase for startup and innovation visibility.
Blends hackathons, exhibitions, talks, and regional ecosystem networking.

Communities

Active learning networks for builders, makers, researchers, creators, and community problem-solvers.

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Technology→

Software, Data & Web Community

For developers, learners, and product-minded members building web platforms, data tools, and practical digital solutions.

Technology→

IoT & Maker Community

Hands-on community for connected devices, prototyping, smart agriculture, hardware experiments, and practical problem-solving through making.

Creative Economy→

Artisans & Creative Community

A community bringing together artists, makers, crafters, and designers through skills, visibility, and market-facing collaboration.

Technology→

AI & Machine Learning

A learning and builder network for members exploring data, AI, machine learning, and practical emerging technologies.

Technology→

Cybersecurity Community

A space for digital safety, cyber hygiene, peer learning, and future-focused security skills.

Climate→

Climate & Restoration Community

A network for eco-preneurs, youth climate actors, and community enterprises working on resilience, restoration, and sustainable livelihoods.

Academy & participation

Find your people, your learning pathway, and your next step.

From non-technical learners to experienced builders, communities now act as a clearer homepage entry point into trainings, peer support, stories, collaboration, and membership.

Explore trainingsLearning opportunities through MHub Academy Read featured storiesSee what participation looks like in practice Join the hubStart your member journey from the public site

Academy

MHub Academy

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Events & meetups

Upcoming Events

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Innovations

Innovators Directory

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Media, Culture & StorytellingNairobi

Studio Mtaani

Director at Mt Kenya Innovation Hub, Board Director at ICT Authority, and Chairperson of the Association of Countrywide Hubs. Experienced in building Android, USSD, and web platforms for governments, UN agencies, and partners across Africa.

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Artisans & Creative Industries

Artisans Showroom

Hubs and Labs will be launched; If you dont use them they will just be your cyber cafe. However dont generalize useability; Other innovators are using them and in 5 years you will see the difference between you and them

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Partners

Institutions and collaborators helping turn ecosystem work into visible outcomes.

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Conservation InternationalDonor

GFA Consulting Group GmbHDonor

Ignite Her 4AfricaNGO

Family Bank KenyaCorporate

UK-Kenya Tech HubNGO

OracleCorporate

United Nations Environment ProgrammeNGO

Vasili AfricaNGO

Impact

Outcome tracking

Programs and projects can now publish KPI-style outcomes from the admin system.

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Documents

Resource library

Public downloadable files can now be organized by program, project, event, or general hub resource.

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Locations

Branch intelligence

Show where the hub operates and connect ecosystem participants to the closest location.

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Why Mt Kenya Hub

A stronger ecosystem platform for innovators, communities, programs, and partners.

Mt Kenya Hub brings together public visibility, practical collaboration, learning opportunities, venture discovery, and ecosystem coordination in one connected platform designed to support real builders and the institutions that work with them.

For innovators and startups Showcase innovations, request support, connect with mentors and experts, and participate in programs, communities, trainings, and funding pathways.

For communities and members Build relationships around shared interests, collaborate on projects, join events, exchange knowledge, and stay active inside real sector-focused workspaces.

For partners and institutions Discover credible programs, visible ventures, beneficiary stories, and ecosystem activity in a way that is easier to understand, support, and work with.

What the platform makes easier

Discover programs, projects, products, and communities faster
Show real innovations, stories, and ecosystem progress publicly
Connect members to mentors, experts, and collaboration spaces
Support stronger partner visibility and institutional trust
Keep learning, events, opportunities, and updates in one connected flow

Programs Structured pathways for learning, growth, and support

Communities Peer spaces for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and visibility

Partners Stronger presentation for collaboration, trust, and ecosystem linkage

Flagship moment

Mt Kenya Innovation Week

A stronger showcase for the hub’s flagship convening — bringing together innovators, communities, partners, programs, exhibitions, panels, hackathons, and ecosystem energy in one high-visibility moment.

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HackathonsChallenge-driven builds and prototype sprints

ExhibitionsVisible product, venture, and ecosystem showcases

Panels & VisitsLeadership conversations, tours, and learning exchanges

Awards & RecognitionCelebrating builders, partners, and standout innovations

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Innovation Redefined for bold ideas, thriving communities, and scalable impact.

Visible ecosystem outcomes and investment traction

Choose the pathway that fits your role.

Join the Hub

Explore Programs

Browse Communities

Talk to the Hub

A beehive of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.

Mission

Vision

Programs, services, products, and innovation support.

Incubation

Acceleration

Research & Data

Consulting

Co-working

Training

Hackathons

Prototyping

Building across the sectors that matter most to inclusive growth.

Tech

Artisans & Creative Industries

Climate & Restoration

Health

Agriculture & Food Systems

AI, Data & Emerging Technologies

Manufacturing & Fabrication

Education & EdTech

Digital Commerce & FinTech

Sports Innovation

Women & Youth Enterprise

Programs

Mhub Based Training: Art Classes

Mt Kenya Hub Tech Academy

Compassionate Care For All

PINCA-Y Program

TWENDE Project

The Land Accelerator Program

Projects translating partnerships into delivery across communities and sectors.

Research and Training Initiative with KIRDI

Plant-Based Solutions

GFA Consulting Group and GIZ (SKIIVE Project)

Land Accelerator Program with the World Resources Institute

Welcome To Compassionate Care For All

TWENDE Project

Products

Mkulima Bora

TicketPap

Artisans Showroom

KG Farmers App

Studio Mtaani

Six editions of regional innovation convening, showcasing, and collaboration.

Communities

Software, Data & Web Community

IoT & Maker Community

Artisans & Creative Community

AI & Machine Learning

Cybersecurity Community

Climate & Restoration Community

Find your people, your learning pathway, and your next step.

MHub Academy

Upcoming Events

Innovators Directory

Studio Mtaani

Artisans Showroom

Featured Stories

Welcome to Studio Mtaani. Create content and share it seamlessly. Unleash your creativity and connect with your audience like never before. Capture. Share.

Partners

Outcome tracking

Resource library

Branch intelligence

A stronger ecosystem platform for innovators, communities, programs, and partners.

Mt Kenya Innovation Week

Watch a few highlights from the hub.