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The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has unveiled the key pillars of its 10-Year Innovation Masterplan, with a strong focus on the commercialisation of research to fuel innovation and economic growth. The masterplan emphasises on partnerships with the private sector to build institutional capacity, improve infrastructure, and enhance human capital. KeNIA CEO, Dr. Tony Omwansa, has highlighted the agency's commitment to turning research into marketable solutions, aiming to create over 387,000 innovation-related jobs. As part of this effort, KeNIA is actively seeking additional private sector partnerships to bolster Kenya's startup ecosystem and innovation landscape.
National Innovation Agency unveils pillars of 10-point Master Plan
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