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Design the future
of African innovation.

A Kenya-rooted program equipping bold founders, creators, and partners with the tools of design thinking, and a community that believes local problems deserve world-class solutions.

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Audience Pathways

Three ways to build with DIP.

Whether you're starting a venture, sharing expertise, or funding the future, there's a place for you in the program.

03 · Paths

Entrepreneurs

Turn your idea into a venture. Join a cohort built around design thinking, mentorship, and real market validation.

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Speakers

Share your expertise with the next wave of Kenyan innovators through our webinar series and in-person sessions.

Partners

Back the future. Partner with DIP to shape programmes, support founders, and grow the East African innovation ecosystem.

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The main tenet of design thinking is empathy for the people you're trying to design for.

David Kelley · IDEO Founder

Upcoming Events

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Workshops, firesides, demo days, and webinars. Where the DIP community meets to learn, share, and connect.

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Jul23

6:00 PM

Bootcamp

USIU-Africa Design Thinking Bootcamp (Weekly)

USIU-Africa, Business School

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Jul23

6:00 PM

Workshop

Strathmore University Design Thinking Bootcamp (Weekly)

Strathmore University

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