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National Innovation Awards

National Innovation Awards

Funds Kenyan startups and companies that have built technology products in priority sectors through direct cash awards from KeNIA's National Innovation Awards program.

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The National Innovation Awards (also referred to as the National Innovation Program or NIP) is a direct cash grant program administered by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), operating under the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Act No. 28 of 2013. KeNIA uses it to identify, recognize, and fund Kenyan innovators — both individuals and registered companies — that have made notable…

Agriculture and natural resources, energy and manufacturing, water sanitation and health, ICT, and environmental management — broad technology focus across national priority sectors.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: kenia.go.ke