Who we are


We are a leading innovation company focused on helping ideas grow through human-centred design, research and innovation process facilitation. We work with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to support them in the process from an idea to piloting of solutions with design research, processes, and tools.

 

We do this through quantitative and qualitative research, human-centered design, workshops and training, co-creation, startup programs and innovation project facilitation. 

We are based in Nairobi and firmly integrated into the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Kenya and the East African region. This strong integration supports us in developing contextualized solutions.

 

Until now, we have supported innovation projects and programs in 10+ countries on the African continent.

 

Let’s talk about how to drive innovation at your company!

Why us?

 

Innovation Expertise

Our expertise in innovation processes, tools and methods allows us to support you in turning your idea into a feasible solution.

Experience

Our team has over 10 years of experience in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa.

Network

We are deeply embedded in the East African innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and can plug into this network for specific projects.

 

Tailored solutions

We apply a human-centred lens to everything we do, resulting in human-centred solutions, both for our partners and their customers.

Our track record

Founded in 

2019

Supported

33+ innovation and entrepreneurship support projects

Trained

4000+ entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship fundamentals and Design Thinking

Facilitated 

15+ human-centred design processes

What we do

Consulting

We work with organizations on internal innovation projects and on setting up startup programs.

 

We offer:

  • HCD workshops and training
  • HCR projects 3-9 months
  • Design and implementation of startup programs e.g accelerators, incubators, or hackathons

Thinktank

We conduct cutting-edge research in innovation. This includes:

  • Industry-reports on innovation and startups
  • Case studies

Lab

We offer virtual and physical spaces for people from different backgrounds to build and grow ideas.

  • Research-based innovation
  • Plug-and-play model
  • Resources and tools

Community

We build communities around innovation and technology in specific industries. This includes:

  • Regular meetups and events
  • Knowledge sharing and connection
  • Tools for innovation and startup growth
Our Key Sectors

While we work across industries and sectors, we have collected in-depth expertise and knowledge in five :

Our Team

Who we have worked with

Karina co-facilitated the ALX-SWISS Re Design with a lot of engagement and experience. The balance between short theoretical input sessions and more extended sessions to define a challenge, prototype and test new ideas was excellent. The fast pace of the workshop made it possible that the young entrepreneurs (supported by Swiss Re Experts) presented their findings to a jury and got awarded within only one week

Sandra Weinstock

Senior Manager Corporate Volunteering | Swiss Re Foundation