Given the importance of the ICT industry for creating growth and generating opportunities in Kenya, especially among young people, and its growing contribution to GDP, the Government of Kenya is keen to take up a focused enterprise development initiative in close collaboration with the private sector.
OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT
To select a host organization (incubation partner)
The host organization will support emerging ICT businesses and incubate them towards success and growth. The vision for the pilot incubator is that it will eventually become a national ICT business support center contributing strategically to the sector’s growth.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Incubator will be guided by a business plan, agreed upon with the Kenya ICT Board and with the leadership of an Incubation manager selected competitively by the Kenya ICT Board. The incubation model to be agreed upon with the host organization will be expected to carry out the following services:
This will include:
· Create affordable office space for small and mid-sized ICT companies
· Create knowledge sharing and transfer
· Build capacity among the broader business community in the use of ICTs and business reengineering
· Attract foreign investment into local ICT companies and services providers
· Position Kenya as an ICT innovator on the African continent
· Generate funds in the longer term to support its expansion
· Create linkages with strategic partners in building a sustainable ecosystem
Key activities and milestones
| Activity | Status |
| Expression of Interest advertised | Completed |
| Host institutions shortlisted | Completed |
| Consultants selections | Completed |
| RFP sent to shortlisted firms | Pending |
| Incubator Manager selected | Pending |
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