Innovation and Technology

26 Sep 2023
Environment SustainabilityInnovation and TechnologySocial Entrepreneurship
Lawrence

How Plastic Bricks are Revolutionizing Kenya’s Environmental Landscape

  Plastic bricks – two words that may seem unrelated at first glance but contain a remarkable story of innovation and environmental sustainability. The development of plastic bricks as a solution is a ground-breaking move toward changing Kenya’s relationship with one of the most pervasive and problematic materials of its day as the country struggles…
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27 Sep 2023
Innovation and Technology
Lawrence

Kenya’s Hydroponic Farming Revolution

Hydroponic farming in Kenya is a radical departure from traditional agriculture and has the potential to completely revolutionize the country’s food production system. Hydroponics emerges as a beacon of innovation in a nation known for its rich agricultural history and the difficulties that go along with it. It’s offering a transformative method of cultivating crops…
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08 Sep 2024
Innovation and Technology
Lawrence

Apply Now for Solution Safari – A 6-Week online Lab for Entrepreneurial Innovation

Are you ready to turn your passion into impact? Do you dream of creating solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges? If so, Solution Safari is calling on you! In an era where challenges like climate change, economic inequality, and sustainable development are more pressing, the need for innovative minds has never been greater. Solution…
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30 Mar 2025
Innovation and Technology
Lawrence Kosgei

The Eco-5HM: Integrating Sustainability into Helix Models for Eco-Innovation

I. Helix Models: Evolution and Limitations in Sustainability Helix models have evolved to address complex innovation ecosystems. The Triple Helix Model (3HM) emphasizes collaboration among academia, industry, and government to drive economic growth . The Quadruple Helix Model (4HM) expands this by integrating civil society, recognizing the role of public engagement in innovation . Finally,…
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01 Aug 2025
Innovation and Technology
Lawrence Kosgei

Research based entrepreneur is the glitch in the matrix

Only approximately 5 out of every 1,000 research projects succeed in reaching commercialization. This phenomenon, often referred to as the "valley of death," describes the critical gap where promising scientific discoveries fail to transition from the laboratory to real-world impact, policy, or positive social change. In Kenya and Africa at large, we have witnessed notable…
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