Konza signs landmark deal to boost cross-border startup collaboration
Kenya’s position as a leading innovation hub was reinforced today as Konza Technopolis hosted the first-ever IPDAYS forum in Nairobi, bringing together startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya to drive cross-border collaboration...
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Konza Technopolis hosted the inaugural IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026, fostering cross-border collaboration among startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya.
- A landmark collaboration agreement was signed between Konza Technopolis, RedStart Tunisie, and Seketak Solutions to formalize startup exchange and joint acceleration initiatives.
- Key organizations involved include Konza Technopolis, RedStart Tunisie, and Seketak Solutions.
- This event follows President William Ruto assenting to the Technopolis Bill, 2024, establishing a legal framework for technopolises in Kenya.
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