@iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence in ICT innovation and Development based at Strathmore University, Kenya. It was established to address the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) and to contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030. The research center is involved in interdisciplinary research, students engagement, collaboration with government, industry and other funding agencies.
Our Vision is to be a leading Centre of Excellence in the uses of ICT in Kenya for development while Our Mission is to provide an environment that promotes technological innovation and provides business support structures and policy direction to harness the potential of ICT as a genuine tool for sustainable development.
Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that builds on the potential of the youth to develop solutions and businesses that work for the common good in society.
The Centre has over five years experience in startup incubation, acceleration and entrepreneurship development in Kenya.
@iBizAfrica prepares entrepreneurs and innovators to successfully navigate through the different stages of building high growth innovation-driven companies from idea to product-market fit.
Launchpad for success.
Over 300 startups have gone through @iBizAfrica programs. Our startups have become deal-flow for angel and venture capital firms in Kenya. We have launched companies in e-commerce, media, arts, photography, agribusiness, graphic and web design, software development, financial services and tours and travel.
Some top startups from @iBizAfrica include:
@iBizAfrica Incubation Services.
@iBizAfrica provides a range of incubation services geared toward developing startups from the idea stage through product-market fit. We help founders access experienced mentors and coaches and entrepreneurs access the best of talent, technology and expertise from Strathmore University such as Legal, Intellectual Property, Valuation, Lean Startup and Customer Development.
Pitch Friday
On the last Friday of every month, we invite interested entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions to real market challenges/opportunities to pitch their idea for consideration to join our incubation program.
@iBizAfrica Accelerators, Hackathons and Demo days
@iBizAfrica provides its expertise to partners and collaborations that seek to create impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Our top three accelerators include:
Consulting Services We provide specialised business and innovation related services to startups, organisations and corporates.