The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA or ECA; French: Commission économique pour l'Afrique, CEA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

The University Funding Board

Equity Group Holdings Limited (EGHL), formerly Equity Bank Group, is a financial services holding company based in the African Great Lakes region.

Konza Technopolis, previously called Konza Technology City, is a large technology hub planned by the government of Kenya to be built 64 km (39 mi) south of Nairobi on the way to the port city of Mombasa.

The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act No. 28, Section 32 of 2013. The Fund is mandated to facilitate research to advance Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a significant role in the development of many areas of modern technology and science.

It is on this premises that a national Science and Technology Park (STP) was established. This is an engine for innovation, incubation, development and commercialization of technology.

“STL is the first of its kind Advanced Nanofabrication and Semiconductor manufacturing company in Kenya and Africa. Our vision is to be the pre-eminent chip maker in Africa.

illgro, formerly known as Rural Innovations Network, is a social enterprise incubator. Villgro funds, mentors and incubates early-stage, innovation-based social enterprises that impact the lives of India’s poor.

The main objective of the AEUA is to encourage universities to promote, nurture and drive entrepreneurship and business development within the institution, in the region and beyond.