Impact Hub Nairobi

Programs & initiatives

Structured programmes, accelerators, and ecosystem initiatives that help ventures scale — and help partners co-create inclusive, sustainable innovation across Kenya and East Africa.

Featured · Year One complete

Advancing Agricultural Circularity (AAC)

Closing the loop together: shifting Kenya's agri-food system toward circular, regenerative models.

150 farmers trained · 38 Working Group members · 2 pilots implemented

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AAC Partners

Ecosystem partners of Year One

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Meet the people behind the programme — AAC Working Group

Featured programmes

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ClimateAgTechEnergy

Climate Cohort

Flagship climate accelerator for ventures building in AgTech, clean energy, and circular economy.

Climate Cohort is Impact Hub Nairobi's intensive acceleration track for climate-focused startups across East Africa. Selected teams receive structured workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, investor introductions, and stipend support to validate and scale solutions in climate, energy, and circular economy.

12 weeks

Weekly workshops and expert-led clinics across climate and circular economy themes
1-on-1 mentorship and business development support
Access to a network of impact investors and ecosystem partners
Stipend and showcase opportunities for selected ventures

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Thematic focus areas

Our programmes run across six thematic areas — each designed to connect founders, partners, and funders around shared impact goals.

AgricultureCircularityClimateE-mobilityDigitizationGender equity

More ways to engage

Member acceleration, workshops, and recurring ecosystem programming throughout the year.

Member programme

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Star Connect Thematic Acceleration

Dedicated venture support for founders ready to scale with structured acceleration tracks.

Star Connect members access thematic acceleration programmes spanning agriculture, circularity, climate, e-mobility, digitization, and gender equity. Each track combines diagnostics, coaching, market access, and connections to grants and investors, matched to where your venture is today.

360° business diagnostic and tailored growth roadmap
Thematic tracks across six impact areas
Global Passport access to 117+ Impact Hubs worldwide
Direct linkages to grants, investors, and strategic partners

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Recurring

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Ecosystem Workshops & Forums

Interactive sessions that connect innovators, partners, and policymakers around shared challenges.

From AAC working group convenings to pitch training, impact-themed forums, and partner-led clinics, our workshops are where collaboration turns into action. Many sessions are open to the public; members get priority access and deeper follow-up.

World Café and participatory formats for ecosystem problem-solving
Pitch training, office hours, and founder clinics
Partner-led sessions with investors, corporates, and funders
Public and member-only programming throughout the year

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Partner with us on your next programme

Institutions, funders, and ecosystem partners can co-design programmes, events, and bespoke engagement with Impact Hub Nairobi.

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