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Introducing one of the incredible student-led startups that emerged from our Uni:nnovators program! 🚀This team of bright minds has developed Smart Biliwrapper, a groundbreaking portable phototherapy device for the effective treatment of jaundice in African neonates. Jaundice is a significant health issue, causing thousands of deaths and long-term neurological impairments annually. Smart Biliwrapper offers a solution tailored to African neonates, with features like temperature monitoring, affordability, and a focus on enhancing the bond between mothers and their newborns.We're so proud of their hard work and innovation!Follow us for more inspiring stories and opportunities to be part of the next wave of academic innovation! 🌟📚#Uninnovators #StudentStartup #Innovation #HigherEducation #TechInnovation #FollowForMore #FutureLeaders #StartupJourney #InnovationInAction

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Today's Motivation is Sumio Iijima, the brilliant mind behind carbon nanotubes! Sumio's groundbreaking discovery at the University of Tokyo has revolutionized materials science, electronics, and nanotechnology, paving the way for countless advancements.Let's get inspired to push the boundaries of innovation! 🌟#Innovation #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #Electronics #MondayMotivation #SumioIijima #ScientificBreakthroughs #Inspiration #TechRevolution

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We are looking forward to great interactions with Higher Education Institutions stakeholders from across Africa at the HEI Innovation Summit.

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🌟 Today’s Motivation 🌟Robert G. Edwards and Patrick Steptoe the brilliant minds behind In-vitro Fertilization (IVF). Their groundbreaking work at the University of Cambridge in 1978 has brought hope to millions of couples worldwide, helping them overcome infertility. 🌱This is your sign to push through with your research or innovation. What you're working on today could illuminate our globe tomorrow. Keep striving, keep innovating! 💡✨#ResearchInnovation #InnovationInAfrica #IVF #Inspiration #Innovation #NeverGiveUp

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We are thrilled to announce the next category of prestigious speakers for the HEI Innovation Summit, representing some of the top Development organisations, Entrepreneurs and Investorsacross Africa:DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS-Olaf Seidel - Head of Projects, Make-It-in Africa, GIZ-Ms Monica Blagescu - Head of Programmes, British Council-Ms Agnes Tsunma - Head Research and Innovation in Sub-saharan Africa Fund [RISA]ENTREPRENEURS & INVESTORS-Dr. Jason Samuels - CEO, GreenX Technologies- Mr Patrick Sambao - Mozilla Foundation- Ms Esther Ndeti - Head of Strategy, Unconventional CapitalStay tuned as we reveal our Government, and policy speakers next!Event Details:Date: 5-6 June 2024Location: iHUB 154, James Gichuru Road JahaziRegistration: bit.ly/HEI_Summit

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We are thrilled to announce our prestigious speakers for the HEI Innovation Summit, representing some of the top academic institutions across Africa:-Professor Stephen Kiama - Vice Chancellor, The University of Nairobi-Professor Robert Gateru - Vice Chancellor, Riara University-Professor Atsenuwa - Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos-Prof Mary Kinoti - Director of Innovation & Intellectual Property Management, University of Nairobi-Prof Oyedunni Arulogun - Director, University of Ibadan Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation-Dr Anna Matroses-Goreses - Director, Research & Innovation Partnerships, Namibia University of Science and TechnologyStay tuned as we reveal our Government, Industry & Development Organisations'speakers soon!The HEI Innovation Summit supported by iHUB and GIZ Make-IT in Africa, representing the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through an Integrated Development Partnership with the Private Sector (iDPP).Event Details:Date: 5-6 June 2024Location: iHUB 154, James Gichuru Road JahaziRegistration: bit.ly/HEI_Summit

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Are you a master's student, a researcher, or a PhD student? Do you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills to increase your chances of moving your research to commercialized work? If any of these describe you, then this workshop is for you. Join our Academic Innovators Community of Practice (CoP) and gain exclusive access to this upcoming Business Acumen Workshop!Don't miss out on this chance to level up your career and network with like-minded peers. https://lnkd.in/dftmeKrH #AcademicInnovators #BusinessAcumen #Workshop #CommunityOfPractice #Entrepreneurship #ResearchSkills

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Exciting moment The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Education ezekiel machogu dropped by the booth of one of our Uni:nnovator startups Hygiea Nafisa Agil at the Nairobi Innovation Week, hosted by the University of Nairobi Follow us to receive exclusive updates on our upcoming events. #innovation #innobationinAfrica

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Thrilled to have hosted our Founder Speaker Series event! 🎉 We delved into crucial topics like research commercialization and intellectual property and we had quite a time. Missed out? Don't worry! Stay updated with our latest events and insights by following our us across our socials. #FounderSpeakerSeries #ResearchCommercialization #IntellectualProperty #FollowUs

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