In a bid to nurture homegrown innovation and propel Kenya's digital economy, the ICT Authority (ICTA) is championing WhiteBox, an initiative designed to support young innovators and entrepreneurs. Launched between 2015-2016, WhiteBox provides a game-changing platform where aspiring tech minds can pitch their ideas, receive mentorship, and access crucial support to bring their innovations to life.
The journey begins with an initial pitch before a panel of industry experts.
However, ICTA statistics show that 90 percent of pitches fail at this stage due to inadequate research.
Those who advance must submit a detailed pitch deck along with a proof of concept-often a prototype-to demonstrate feasibility. According to Peter Kimani, a County Innovation Champion (CIC) in Kiambu, most of the projects align with the government's Big Four Agenda, covering Affordable Housing, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture, and SMEs.
