Are you aware that work on Konza City is ongoing? Now, they are inviting you to apply for the 2017 Konza Enterprise Innovation Challenge. Konza Technopolis Development Authority is looking for innovative entrepreneurs, in Kenya, who are using science and technology to change lives.
Your innovation should be one leading to increased productivity and job creation. You should demonstrate that your innovation benefits base of the pyramid consumers because Konza wants to help you scale it all over sub-Saharan Africa.
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Eligibility
- You must be in Life Sciences, Engineering or ICT sectors
- Have a tested and innovative technology or business model
- Have an experienced, credible and dedicated management team
- Have some proof of concept on the ground, conducted pilots and is preferably generating revenues
- Looking to commercialize or scale
- You must have operations in Kenya
25 winners will be announced on 10th April, 2017. If you are among them, you will benefit from an intense online and in-person bootcamp. You will then be showcased to potential investors, incubators, partners and other support organizations in Nairobi. This will be in May, 2017.
Deadline for applying for the 2017 Konza Enterprise Innovation Challenge is fast approaching. You only have until 31st March, 2017. Apply here.
