2025-12-18
In pursuit of its mission to nurture a vibrant innovation ecosystem, Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC) has partnered with the Design Innovation Programme to establish a high-impact strategic collaboration. This partnership successfully delivered an intensive 8-week Design Thinking Bootcamp at Kenyatta University - an initiative aimed at empowering innovators with the mindset, tools and practical skills needed to transform ideas into viable, sustainable business solutions.
The Bootcamp provided participants with hands-on training in design-led problem solving, user-centered product development, rapid prototyping and entrepreneurial thinking. Through guided sessions, mentorship and structured innovation sprints, innovators were equipped to refine their concepts, validate market needs and build stronger, more resilient business models.
This collaboration underscores the critical role of strategic partnerships in strengthening Kenya’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. By merging expertise, leveraging shared resources and expanding professional networks, the Chandaria BIIC–Design Innovation Programme partnership creates a richer, more dynamic support environment for emerging entrepreneurs.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to cultivate a generation of innovators who are not only prepared to tackle real-world challenges but are also positioned to drive sustainable economic growth - both locally and globally.