[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The Pwani Innovation Week took off today at the Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa town running from 3-7 December. The week-long event which Cellulant is sponsoring is aimed at fostering an innovation ecosystem focused on creating and supporting new businesses across key sectors in the Pwani region. The program features a variety of events including a week-long exhibition, a concept hack and a keynote address from the General Manager Cellulant Kenya, Felix Nthiga. The programme also includes family art and cultural events and will conclude with the annual Pwani Got Talent competition – the regions’ biggest art and culture talent showcase.
The highlight of the partnership between Cellulant and Pwani Innovation Week is a Concept Hack where youth from across the six Coastal counties – Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, and Taita Taveta are competing to create innovative solutions for their communities. They will, in teams of 2-4 pitch their concept to a judging panel with winners being awarded at the event’s gala dinner on Thursday 6th December.
Pwani Innovation Week Program & Cellulant Sessions
Below are the sessions that Cellulant shall be running
- Concept Hack workshops and pitching competition
- Digital Payments workshop
- Keynote address by Felix Nthiga
- A Panel Discussion on innovation
- A Gala dinner for the business community
- Pwani Got Talent competition and awards night powered by Mula
Download the event program here. To attend, register here as a delegate or follow the online conversation using the hashtag #PIWCellulant and #PwaniInnovationWeek[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
