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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Wednesday 12th, 2:00 PM -
Wednesday 12th, 4:00 PM
Insights, Success Stories & Voices from the gDIH–DIPUIL IP Support Initiative. The webinar featured five innovators who have participated in the gDIH–DIPUIL Intellectual Property Support Initiative, sharing their experiences and lessons on protecting and advancing their innovations. Whether you are an entrepreneur, researcher, startup founder, innovator, policymaker, student, or development practitioner, this webinar offers practical insights to help you turn ideas into protected, scalable innovations.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Friday 26th, 6:00 PM -
Friday 26th, 8:00 PM
The Green and Digital Innovation Hub (gDIH) invites you to participate in the gDIH Digital MSMEs Mentorship Program, a two-day virtual mentorship experience designed specifically for MSMEs seeking to grow in today's dynamic digital economy. Day 2 – 26 June 2026: Intellectual Property for Businesses Kenya Data Protection Act Compliance Business Licensing and Regulatory Requirements Networking and Post-Mentorship Support
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Thursday 25th, 6:00 PM -
Thursday 25th, 8:00 PM
The Green and Digital Innovation Hub (gDIH) invites you to participate in the gDIH Digital MSMEs Mentorship Program, a two-day virtual mentorship experience designed specifically for MSMEs seeking to grow in today's dynamic digital economy. What You Will Learn: Day 1 – 25 June 2026 Converting Digital Skills into Market Opportunities Digital Marketing and Brand Building Green Business Opportunities for MSMEs AI-powered bookkeeping using WhatsApp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Thursday 28th, 3:00 PM -
Thursday 28th, 5:00 PM
Access to clean and efficient cooking solutions remains a critical challenge across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. This webinar brings together experts, innovators, researchers, and practitioners to explore practical solutions for advancing clean cooking technologies through innovation, quality assurance, and scalable business models. The session will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and dialogue on strengthening the clean cooking ecosystem. Key Focus Areas: Innovation in clean cookstove design and development Performance testing, standards, and quality assurance Systemic barriers affecting scaling in the clean cooking sector Pathways for SME growth through finance, markets, and partnerships Strengthening collaboration within the clean energy ecosystem Featured Presentations: Systemic Barriers to Scaling Clean Cooking Solutions – Lessons from the EVI-SICEE Project, Performance Testing & Quality Assurance in Cookstove Development – Lessons from the Green and Digital Innovation Hub (gDIH) – KIRDI, Pathways for Scaling SMEs – Access to Finance, Markets & Partnerships (Lean Energy Solutions) Speakers Dr. Ann Kingiri – Director of Research & Innovation, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Mr. Dan Mbingo – Research Scientist, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) Mr. Stephen Mwaniki – Lean Energy Solutions Dr. Caroline Mbaya – Head, Gender, Youth and Inclusive Development (GYID) Programme (Moderator) Vincent Ogaya – Research and Policy Lead, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) (Closing Remarks) Mourine Chepkemoi – Research Fellow, (ACTS) (Webinar Host & Opening Remarks) Who Should Attend: Clean cookstove innovators, SMEs, entrepreneurs, researchers, NGOs, development practitioners, students, and stakeholders in the clean energy sector.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Friday 21st, 3:00 PM -
Friday 21st, 4:30 PM
What to Expect: Insights into youth policy, innovation, and employment trends; Analysis of youth perspectives on government interventions and national priorities; A discussion on gaps in youth-related data and how innovation hubs can address them; An open reflection session with innovators, founders, ecosystem players, and partners; and A co-creation dialogue on what future Youth Stats and Trends editions should cover. Youth innovation ecosystems thrive when evidence informs action. By engaging in this webinar, you help shape a tool that guides policymakers, researchers, funders, and innovation actors on how best to support youth.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Event Type: Webinar
Venue: Online
Duration :
Monday 29th, 2:00 PM -
Monday 29th, 3:30 PM