In a dynamic and knowledge-driven landscape, the journey from research breakthroughs to real-world impact is a vital bridge that demands strategic acumen. The recent Training of Trainers (ToT) program, spanning an insightful week, was a transformative experience designed to empower the heads of research institutions to establish and manage effective Research to Commercialization (R2C) centres […]
Research to Commercialisation(R2C) Accelerator Program Welcomes Cohort 2: Empowering Innovators to Transform Research Innovations Into Successful Businesses Viktoria Ventures, in collaboration with the Kenya National Innovations Agency (KENIA), is implementing a Research to Commercialisation (R2C) program to strengthen the commercialisation process in universities and research centres in Kenya. We are thrilled to announce the launch […]
Product-market fit is a crucial concept all businesses must understand to succeed. In simple terms, product-market fit means that a product or service satisfies the needs of a specific market segment. Product-market fit is essential for startups and established businesses launching new products or services. However, it can be challenging to achieve, requiring a deep […]
What makes a good researcher? It is a simple yet complex question that can help you fully understand innovation from ideation to commercialization. Researchers and innovators in Africa have struggled through the whole process, and the need to fully understand the innovation process might be why this is the case. There are 4 major […]
The IP Protection and Management webinar was a huge success! The speakers provided valuable insights and information on the types of IP protection available, including patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. Here are some highlights from the webinar. Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable asset for innovators, as it helps to protect their ideas, inventions, and […]
ViKtoria Ventures, in collaboration with KeNIA, recently launched the Research to Commercialization (R2C) program, which has eight researchers on board. The essential program activities will include the following: Taking the researchers through an accelerator program, training of Trainers to set up R2C programs in their institutions, coaching and monthly webinars. We will run monthly webinars […]
We came across this article titled “Picking Up Israel’s Culture of Innovation” by Dr. Bitange Ndemo, published in Daily Nation on the startup nation’s incredible innovation spirit. Dr. Ndemo takes us back to the days of Herod, hypothesising the origins of enterprise. Read the full article below. As Dr. Ndemo recognises, the success of the […]