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Empowering Africa’s boldest innovators to build, scale, and transform industries.

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined April 2011
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@thenailab
Nailab
6 months
We partnered with @UNFPAKen to host 25 young innovators from Kenya + China for a 2-day ideation workshop — guiding them to co-create community-driven solutions to some of today’s most pressing social challenges. @UNFPAChina 🎥 Watch the highlights 👉 https://t.co/yS4AyLu9mL
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@Sematime
Sematime App
4 months
"When we started, we had one simple objective, we wanted to make it really easy for schools to communicate with parents, teachers and other stakeholders. Nailab provided us with the launchpad through which our business is anchored on." @thenailab https://t.co/foWfsHqU7s
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Nailab
4 months
Wishing you a happy #MadarakaDay2025! On this day of freedom and self-determination, we’re proud to support innovators and founders developing solutions that drive Kenya’s economic growth and tackle local challenges, empowering communities to lead their own progress. #Innovation
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@thenailab
Nailab
5 months
@UNFPAKen @GenesisCare_KE @Kish_Michael01 “This being the first bootcamp I've ever attended, I walked away with a valuable lesson on customer segmentation. I now understand my target audience better and can tailor my messaging and strategies to connect more effectively with each group.” — @SharonMutende @UNFPAKen
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Nailab
6 months
@UNFPAKen @GenesisCare_KE "Learning how to pitch at the Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange bootcamp will be essential as I fundraise for my innovation to grow our work raising awareness about FGM—so no more girls are forced to undergo it or die during childbirth." @Kish_Michael01 @UNFPAKen
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Nailab
6 months
@UNFPAKen "My biggest takeaway from the Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange bootcamp is the importance of getting straight to the point when pitching your business. Lead with your value proposition to grab your audience attention and draw them into your vision." Mercy, @GenesisCare_KE
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Nailab
6 months
"My biggest takeaway from the Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange bootcamp is that, as a founder, it's very important to have passion for your vision and mission. Let the passion drive your innovation." – Mary Munyao, Co-founder, YNA Kenya @UNFPAKen
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@thenailab
Nailab
6 months
From the Nailab family to yours, wishing you a joyful Easter filled with love, laughter, and beautiful moments. #HappyEaster #HappyEaster2025
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Nailab
6 months
@Lydiasiso @PanelUnfpa @UNFPAKen @UNFPAChina My biggest takeaway from the Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange Program is that when pitching your business, simplicity is key. It helps your audience connect with your vision faster. Be clear, be direct, and highlight the impact of your solution. @UNFPAKen @UNFPAChina
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Nailab
6 months
"The Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange Program was mind-blowing! I now understand how to use the Business Model Canvas and I’ve learned so much about pitching—not just from the mentors, but also by watching my fellow innovators." @LydiaSiso @PanelUNFPA @UNFPAKen @UNFPAChina
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@thenailab
Nailab
7 months
We exist to support innovators and entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and funding they need to build scalable, impact-driven businesses. It was an honor to guide 25 brilliant minds from Kenya & China as they refined ideas & co-created solutions for their communities.
@UNFPAKen
UNFPA in Kenya
7 months
In partnership with @UNFPAKen, @thenailab hosted young innovators from @UNFPAChina alongside Kenyan innovators for an ideation workshop. The workshop fostered cross-country learning, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and problem-solving around common social challenges.
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Nailab
7 months
@UNFPAChina @UNFPAKen Because a great idea needs a solid strategy, one of our alumni and lead coaches, @KamangaAlex, Founder & CEO of @fundisapp, is guiding 25 innovators through the Business Model Canvas helping them refine their ideas, validate market fit & build sustainable solutions.
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Nailab
7 months
@UNFPAChina @UNFPAKen "By equipping young minds with the skills, resources, and opportunities to develop solutions, we empower them to turn challenges into opportunities—building sustainable businesses, creating jobs, and driving social impact." Pilar Molina, @UNFPAKen Deputy Representative
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Nailab
7 months
Day 1 of the Kenya-China Learning & Ideation Workshop! An open platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, co-creation & innovation. Over the next two days, our mentors & coaches will guide these innovators in developing solutions for their communities. @UNFPAChina @UNFPAKen
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@thenailab
Nailab
7 months
We are honored to partner with @UNFPAChina and @UNFPAKen to host a 2-day learning and ideation workshop. This marks the second youth exchange program, creating an open market for knowledge-sharing between innovators from Kenya and China to co-create solutions that drive impact.
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@thenailab
Nailab
7 months
We would like to thank all our partners @JapaninKenya, @UNFPAKen, @AfDB_Group, @YSW_Kenya and Resilient Futures for making this journey possible.
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@thenailab
Nailab
7 months
From AI-powered sign language interpretation to biodegradable sanitary pads, meet the 14 innovators from the Let's Hack #ClimateChange Hacklab 2024! Learn how their healthcare innovations are strengthening #ClimateResilience in marginalized communities. 🔗 https://t.co/289WDBfY4p
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@thenailab
Nailab
8 months
@EO_GSEA Meet @gabumwaingo, founder of @EcoPrints_ and a finalist in the @EO_GSEA 2024/25 Kenya program! By upcycling plastic waste into affordable, eco-friendly 3D printing filament, EcoPrints tackles high import costs while supporting #STEM education through print-on-demand services.
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@thenailab
Nailab
8 months
Meet Trevor Atela, founder & CEO of SolgenH2 and a finalist in the @EO_GSEA 2024/25 Kenya program! By storing excess solar energy as hydrogen, his innovation ensures hospitals in remote areas have reliable electricity, providing essential services for marginalized populations.
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@thenailab
Nailab
8 months
HUGE congratulations to Olivia Awuor, Founder & CEO of Eco Nasi! 🎉 After winning @EO_GSEA Kenya competition, Olivia has triumphed at the regional level and is now headed to Cape Town for the GSEA Semi-Finals, competing for up to $100K in funding to scale her business.
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