The festival will serve as a platform for driving
research-led innovations and technologies that
directly impact grassroots communities, strengthen
agricultural value chains, and promote inclusive
economic growth. It is aligned with Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1 and
2, African Agenda 2063, Vision 2030, and Kenya’s
Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda
(BETA). It will also accelerate practical, scalable
solutions that advance food security, climate
resilience, and sustainable livelihoods for all
Kenyans through partnerships between research
institutions, the private sector, and government
stakeholders.
The festival serves as a dynamic platform to
showcase the nation’s research endeavours,
outline plans, celebrate achievements, and
facilitate invaluable networking opportunities
among participants from research institutions,
Ministries, Counties, Departments and Agencies
(MCDAs), the private sector, industrialists,
professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, policymakers,
students (primary, secondary and tertiary), young
scientists, youth, media, development partners,
NGOs, funding agencies, philanthropists and the
general public.
Introduction
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The festival will concentrate on the following key research thematic areas
Engaging the pulblic through inclusive activities
Inspire the Next Generation of researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs
Create a Sustainable Network by establish enduring partnerships
Promote Collaboration through interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships and knowledge sharing
Research Funding Advocacy by providing a forum to advocate for increased funding and support for research initiatives.
Recognize Excellence by recognizing outstanding research contributions
