The Mt Kenya Innovation Hub is proud to host the 4th Edition of the Mt Kenya Innovations Week, continuing the journey of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship since 2021. The theme of this year’s event, “4th Industrial Revolution: Creating Jobs, Fueling Smart Agriculture, and Climate Action,” aligns with the global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kenya’s Vision 2030, and the COP27 deliberations. It reflects the increasing role of innovation in addressing climate change, job creation, and sustainability, in the context of the rapid technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
The Mt Kenya Innovation Week has grown in scope and impact since its inception. In the 2022 edition, insights from the evaluation report showed that over 1,000 women and youth were trained in critical areas like Business Canvas, design thinking, digital marketing, and cash flow management. In addition, the event received 167 submissions in the innovation contest and 103 hackathon submissions, with the top 5 ideas being awarded. This progress demonstrates how the Innovation Week has become a grassroots platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the skills, tools, and networks to grow and scale their ideas.
This year’s edition introduces three diverse hackathons, industrial visits, exhibitions, panel discussions, and awards to celebrate and accelerate digital transformation, job creation, and climate resilience.
Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s event will feature three major hackathons:
In recognition of the practical applications of innovation, participants will visit local entrepreneurs and enterprises in the Mt Kenya region that are contributing to this year’s theme. These visits will provide valuable insights into how businesses are leveraging technology to drive smart agriculture, sustainable jobs, and climate solutions.
The Innovation Week will conclude with a grand closing ceremony at the Mt Kenya Hub Nyeri Campus, featuring:
Since its launch in 2021, Mt Kenya Innovation Week has steadily grown into a platform that accelerates grassroots innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development. The 2022 edition, influenced by discussions at COP27 and with a theme of “Smart Innovations for a Clean Economy,” saw meaningful contributions toward climate solutions and clean economic growth. This year, the event aims to further integrate smart agriculture and climate action within Kenya’s innovation ecosystem, contributing to the achievement of national and global development goals.
The BushHack Hackathon, as the flagship event, has become a significant platform for innovators to scale their ideas into viable businesses. Previous editions saw ideas developed and presented in sectors like clean energy and agriculture, with direct benefits for local communities. Mt Kenya Hub continues to prioritize grassroots connections by involving local communities in design thinking, making digital solutions relevant and accessible.
The event will attract:
Mt Kenya Innovation Hub invites partners and sponsors to join us in making the 4th Edition of Mt Kenya Innovations Week a success. By supporting this event, partners will:
The 4th Edition of Mt Kenya Innovations Week is set to be an impactful event, continuing the legacy of promoting innovation for sustainable development. We look forward to working with partners and sponsors to drive forward digital transformation, smart agriculture, and climate action through this dynamic platform.
For further information and partnership inquiries, please contact us at:
Mt Kenya Innovation Hub
P.O. Box 6939-00300, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Phone: +254-726 85 77 85