Ecosystem

Offering Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem supporters and the International ecosystem a platform for collaborative growth

Powering Kenyan

Ecosystem

Offering Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem supporters and the International ecosystem a platform for collaborative growth

Powering Kenyan

Ecosystem

Offering Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem supporters and the International ecosystem a platform for collaborative growth

Powering Kenyan

Ecosystem

Offering Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem supporters and the International ecosystem a platform for collaborative growth

Powering Kenyan

ABOUT

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 Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development (MoITED). Led by GrowthAfrica, in partnership with Nairobi Garage and 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.

Access to,

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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DON'T MISS OUT

Upcoming opportunities

We secure great international opportunities. Get your access here.

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

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

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

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