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Research to Commercialisation Accelerator

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ABOUT R2C

Viktoria Solutions in partnership with Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is implementing this Research to Commercialization (R2C) project which will strengthen 20 research innovator's ability to raise funding for or commercialize their innovations. The R2C project has two cycles; cohort 1 (January – June) and Cohort 2 (July – December 2023). The program will involve experiential training, mentorship and coaching towards pitching their ideas to potential investors and or commercializing their ideas.

The R2C programme is based on Three Pillars.

R2C accelerator training
ToT training on R2C curriculum
Partners with Mawazo Institute to capacity build female researchers on R2C
1
Cohort
8
Projects
20
Skilled Experts
Projects

Explore Cohort 1

Dr. Anncarol Karanja
Promoting Efficiency in Conversion of Waste to Value
Prof. Duncan Onyango Mbuge
Hybrid Desiccant - Solar Grain Drier and Store
Prof. Mbugua Wachira Gerald
Water Treatment using Fabricated Containers
Prof. Paul Nthakanio
Seedlings Immuno-boost Medium
Prof. Paul Kimurto
Nutrient-dense Groundnut for Diverse Nutri-foods
Mr. Peter Kibet Kirui
Scaling Up of Aflasafe for Management of Aflatoxins
Prof. Romano Mwirichia
Bio Pesticides: The Untapped Kenya's Bioeconomic Resource
Dr. Rose Ramkat
Enriching Farmers Using Edible Bio-Preservatives on Fruits
how it works

  • 01

    Online application
    Complete an online application and wait to be shortlisted.
  • 02
    Evaluation

    A jury of independent members will listen to the applications that pass the first round.

  • 03
    Accelerator

    Successful candidates will go through 6 - 8 months of the R2C Accelerator.

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