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Konza Smart Access Control Innovation Challenge

Konza Smart Access Control Innovation Challenge

Funds Israeli-led startups building smart access-control solutions through a Konza challenge prize.

ClosedKonza Technopolis Development AuthorityKenyaIsrael

The Konza Smart Access Control Innovation Challenge was a closed challenge associated with Konza Technopolis Development Authority, the Embassy of Israel in Kenya, Israel's Foreign Trade Administration, and the Israel Innovation Authority. The program sought Israeli-led startups with ready smart access-control solutions for Konza Technopolis, Kenya's smart-city development.

The winning team would…

Smart attendance and registration/access-control systems for Konza Technopolis, including biometric attendance, key cards, NFC smart cards, key fobs, biometric recognition, and big data analytics.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.Prize
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: innovationisrael.org.il