@iLabAfrica

@iLabAfrica

Research Services

Nairobi, Nairobi 10,411 followers

Changing Lives through Innovation, Technology, and Research

About us

@iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence at Strathmore University with a focus on ICT Research & Innovation, and Entrepreneurship & Incubation. @iLabAfrica was established to spearhead research and innovation in the ICT for development ecosystem towards the attainment of the UNDP Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) and contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030. As a research centre dedicated to leveraging the benefits of innovations in ICT, promoting entrepreneurship through nurturing and mentoring of young innovators via adequate training programmes and incubation facilities, as well as promoting a conducive environment in Africa through policy research. Our main aim is to foster capacity development and to identify and support technological innovations that have the potential to become viable businesses and may have a social impact reaching the bottom of the pyramid. The centre also advises policy-makers on the policies that may be initiated to transform ICT into a genuine tool for sustainable development. Our main focus areas are: • ICT Research and Innovation • Entrepreneurship and Incubation • ICT Outsourcing • ICT Policy Research The research center is involved in interdisciplinary research, students’ engagement and has partnered with over 800 institutions (Universities, NGOs, foundations and government) worldwide and other funding agencies.

Website
ilabafrica.strathmore.edu
Industry
Research Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, Nairobi
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2010
Specialties
Business Incubation, Technology, Incubation, Data Science, IoT, Digital Learning, eHealth, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Policy, Research, and Analytics

Locations

  • Primary

    Strathmore University Madaraka Estate Keri Road P. O. Box 59857 00200 City Square Nairobi Kenya

    Nairobi, Nairobi, KE

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