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Startup Savanna

Kenya and beyond

Startup Savanna connects the Kenyan ecosystem to international experts, investment, and support infrastructure, contributing to job creation,  business growth, and sustainability.

The International Acceleration Process, known as Startup Savanna, is a sub-component under component 1 of  the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) funded by the World Bank Group and implemented by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI). Led by GrowthAfricain partnership with ANDE as the implementing consulting firm.

Startup Savanna

Accelerating Africa’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem

We identify, engage and connect Kenyan entrepreneurs with international connections and resources which spark and accelerate their growth.

In partnership with international resources and Kenyan entrepreneur support organisations we are building the leading innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa.

Tell us what international resource(s) you need to grow your business. Is it mentors, expertise, a global launch platform, event, networks, corporate partnership, investors or research partners? Or something completely different?

We find and match you and fellow Kenyan entrepreneurs with resources across the globe that can help you and your business grow – and unlock your full potential.

We invite you to collaborate. We wish to support your organisation with access to more and better international resources for your entrepreneurs.

Engage with us on what international resources, activities and networks that would enable you to strengthen the growth of the entrepreneurs you work with.

We engage with individuals and organisations interested in – or already – supporting impactful Kenyan entrepreneurs to spark and accelerate their growth.

We help you to easily connect with the entrepreneurs or entrepreneur support organisations that match your interest, expertise and resources.

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Startup Savanna activities

Startup Savanna collaboratively offers Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem and the international ecosystem a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, partnerships, technical business improvement support, investment, and market expansion opportunities.

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The Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade. They are looking for inspiring, impactful, and inclusive solutions to submit. Could it be you? Find out more: earthshotprize.org.

2024

The Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade. They are looking for inspiring, impactful, and inclusive solutions to submit. Could it be you? Find out more: earthshotprize.org.

2024

Entrepreneurship Sports Generation

Entrepreneurship Sports Generation (ESG) is a global, sportified entrepreneurship tournament. ESG seeks to provide the most promising startups, working along the ideals of conscious entrepreneurship, with a platform to unleash their potential and achieve global scale. Apply now at www.esgx.global.

November 30, 2023

Entrepreneurship Sports Generation

Entrepreneurship Sports Generation (ESG) is a global, sportified entrepreneurship tournament. ESG seeks to provide the most promising startups, working along the ideals of conscious entrepreneurship, with a platform to unleash their potential and achieve global scale. Apply now at www.esgx.global.

November 30, 2023

Latitude59 Pitching Competition

Latitude59 and Startup Wise Guys invite early-stage startups to participate in the international L59 Pitch Competition. The thrilling finals will unfold on the main stage during Latitude59 Kenya Edition at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on December 6, 2023. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dGpMCgTP.

November 23, 2023

Latitude59 Pitching Competition

Latitude59 and Startup Wise Guys invite early-stage startups to participate in the international L59 Pitch Competition. The thrilling finals will unfold on the main stage during Latitude59 Kenya Edition at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on December 6, 2023. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dGpMCgTP.

November 23, 2023

Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa

The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa Program, launched by Seedstars, is back with a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your women-led SMEs. This is your chance to get 1:1 mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and gain global visibility. Don’t miss out! Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/dk39FUxc. Application ends on October 23 2023. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dW-DUEuR.

October 4, 2023

Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa

The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa Program, launched by Seedstars, is back with a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your women-led SMEs. This is your chance to get 1:1 mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and gain global visibility. Don’t miss out! Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/dk39FUxc. Application ends on October 23 2023. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dW-DUEuR.

October 4, 2023

Nairobi Slush'd

The Nairobi Slush’D event will be held at Strathmore University. This remarkable event will bring together the best subject matter experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion. Join us and be part of a community that values diversity and creativity.

September 22, 2023

Nairobi Slush'd

The Nairobi Slush’D event will be held at Strathmore University. This remarkable event will bring together the best subject matter experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion. Join us and be part of a community that values diversity and creativity.

September 22, 2023

AfricArena Nairobi Summit

AfricArena Nairobi Summit is an electrifying two-day event that brings together African tech startups and investors to explore cutting-edge trends and discuss investment opportunities in EastAfrica. The summit will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating across the continent alongside captivating keynotes and panel discussions from top business, tech, and investment leaders in the region.

September 6th and 7th 2023

AfricArena Nairobi Summit

AfricArena Nairobi Summit is an electrifying two-day event that brings together African tech startups and investors to explore cutting-edge trends and discuss investment opportunities in EastAfrica. The summit will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating across the continent alongside captivating keynotes and panel discussions from top business, tech, and investment leaders in the region.

September 6th and 7th 2023

Launch of KIEP-SKIES

KIEP-Strengthening Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem (SKIES), an ambitious endeavour by The Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project, extends a warm invitation to all innovation trailblazers from innovation hubs and incubators to accelerators and tech bootcamp providers. With unwavering support from the State Department for Industry and esteemed entities such as The World Bank, Spineberg, and E4Impact Foundation, SKIES is poised to reshape Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.

August 22, 2023

Launch of KIEP-SKIES

KIEP-Strengthening Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem (SKIES), an ambitious endeavour by The Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project, extends a warm invitation to all innovation trailblazers from innovation hubs and incubators to accelerators and tech bootcamp providers. With unwavering support from the State Department for Industry and esteemed entities such as The World Bank, Spineberg, and E4Impact Foundation, SKIES is poised to reshape Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.

August 22, 2023

IGNITE Entrepreneurship Program

The IGNITE entrepreneurship program, brought to you by Startup Savanna; a KIEP International Acceleration Process (IAccP), which is a World Bank and GOK initiative, linking Kenyan entrepreneurs to international and local resources, a cornerstone of Kenya’s Vision 2030. Fill out the online application form to apply: https://lnkd.in/eaGAHa7b

August 17th 2023

IGNITE Entrepreneurship Program

The IGNITE entrepreneurship program, brought to you by Startup Savanna; a KIEP International Acceleration Process (IAccP), which is a World Bank and GOK initiative, linking Kenyan entrepreneurs to international and local resources, a cornerstone of Kenya’s Vision 2030. Fill out the online application form to apply: https://lnkd.in/eaGAHa7b

August 17th 2023

Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 tour

Fintech Abu Dhabi tour comes to Africa in search of the next big innovation. Each search stop features dedicated panel discussions, fireside chats and pitching battles, providing attendees with invigorating content around topics on the growth and adoption of fintech interconnecting across the globe. Attendees get the opportunity also to see which fintech startups will be crowned winners and join the illustrious Fintech100 at Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021.

July 21st 2021 and August 11th 2021

Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 tour

Fintech Abu Dhabi tour comes to Africa in search of the next big innovation. Each search stop features dedicated panel discussions, fireside chats and pitching battles, providing attendees with invigorating content around topics on the growth and adoption of fintech interconnecting across the globe. Attendees get the opportunity also to see which fintech startups will be crowned winners and join the illustrious Fintech100 at Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021.

July 21st 2021 and August 11th 2021

Wadhwani Foundation - IGNITE July intake

The Wadhwani Foundation Africa in collaboration with Startup Savanna has opened registration for entrepreneurs to apply to the next global intake for the Wadhwani Foundation IGNITE Entrepreneurship Development Program. www.wfglobal.org/africa

July 23, 2021

Wadhwani Foundation - IGNITE July intake

The Wadhwani Foundation Africa in collaboration with Startup Savanna has opened registration for entrepreneurs to apply to the next global intake for the Wadhwani Foundation IGNITE Entrepreneurship Development Program. www.wfglobal.org/africa

July 23, 2021

Techstars Startup Weekend

Startup Weekend is a 54-hour educational event where developers, designers, business developers, marketers, teachers, students, and everyone in between, can come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend.

23rd to 25th July, 2021.

Techstars Startup Weekend

Startup Weekend is a 54-hour educational event where developers, designers, business developers, marketers, teachers, students, and everyone in between, can come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend.

23rd to 25th July, 2021.

Startup Junkie

The Woman Entrepreneur’s Road Map to Getting Your Business Off the Ground. Reviewing the Lean Canvas design for starting any small business.

Sep 8, 2021

Startup Junkie

The Woman Entrepreneur’s Road Map to Getting Your Business Off the Ground. Reviewing the Lean Canvas design for starting any small business.

Sep 8, 2021

Startup Grind

Startup Grind Europe Conference join 3,000 attendees, 200 startups for a full day of invaluable networking and innovative content. It will feature startups, investors, and innovators will converge in London for discussions around the future of startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fintech, and more.

Sep 9, 2021

Startup Grind

Startup Grind Europe Conference join 3,000 attendees, 200 startups for a full day of invaluable networking and innovative content. It will feature startups, investors, and innovators will converge in London for discussions around the future of startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fintech, and more.

Sep 9, 2021

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