Fie_Labs

16/09/2026

The Gusii Innovation Ecosystem Tour! 🌍✨

During Gusii Innovation Week 2025, our guided field tour brought together investors, partners, and regional guests to experience local ingenuity firsthand. From live demonstrations to networking with grassroots innovators, the tour highlighted high-impact investment opportunities across the region.

Our first stop was at Songa Mobility—an initiative dedicated to transforming rural livelihoods through better mobility, digital connectivity, and clean energy. Their renewable e-mobility solution continues to drive rural development through:
⚡ Information, Communication & Digital Technologies
☀️ Off-Grid Power Generation
🔌 Solar-Charged Electric Vehicles
This year, we’re taking it a step further! Join us as we visit a new lineup of groundbreaking innovation hotspots driving sustainable change across the Gusii region. 🏭💡

🔗 Explore the details and register here: https://lnkd.in/dcU_a9y9

Karibu Gusii Innovation Week 2026!

Fie-Consult Google Developers Group Kisii Technopolis Development Authority Kisii National Polytechnic George Sagini Sorobi Moturi Erastus The Radio presenter Kisii University Kenya National Innovation Agency ASSEK Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Kisii County Government AfriLabs AFBAN - African Federation of Business Angels Networks

14/09/2026

🎙️ On the Airwaves! Building the Future of AgriTech & Innovation in Gusii
​We had an inspiring session as our Founder and Innovation Lead, Jeremy Riro, joined renowned radio presenter and host Sorobi Moturi Erastus The Radio presenter to highlight the impactful work happening at Fie_Labs Innovation Hub and share the vision behind Gusii Innovation Week 2026!

​Key Discussion Takeaways:

​Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: How Fie_Labs is nurturing startups through incubation—focusing on AgriTech, value addition, product validation, and investor readiness.

​Gusii Innovation Week 2026: Mobilizing innovators, youth, academia, and ecosystem enablers to showcase transformative ideas that drive grassroots economic growth.

​Value Addition & Sustainability: Transforming local resources—like banana processing, local agribusinesses, and sustainable tech solutions—into scalable enterprises.
​Institutional

Partnerships: Expanding collaboration with local universities and partners to bridge the gap between academic innovation and market impact.
​💡 Innovation isn't just about high tech—it's about creating practical, sustainable solutions for our community.
​Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for Gusii Innovation Week 2026! 🚀
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Kenya National Innovation Agency Kisii University ASSEK Kisii National Polytechnic MMUST - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Official) Fie-Consult Sorobi Moturi Erastus The Radio presenter Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Gusii Innovation Week Family Bank Ltd

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11/09/2026

📢 Upcoming Webinar: AI for Agribusiness (AI Basics, Data Use & UX)

Gearing up for the Gusii Innovation Week 2026 AgriTech AI Hackathon? Don’t miss our first pre-hackathon masterclass hosted by Google Developers Group Kisii and Fie_Labs Innovation Hub!

🗓 Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM EAT
📍 Venue: Online

Highlights:
* Practical AI/ML use cases across key food value chains
* Sourcing, cleaning, and utilizing agricultural data
* Designing offline-first, farmer-centered interfaces
* Tips on forming competitive hackathon teams

👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3Vp7CBo


Kisii University Women Techmakers Kisii Davis Ogega Faith Wanyangu Collins Jumah Kisii National Polytechnic MMUST - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Official) Sorobi Moturi Erastus The Radio presenter Fie-Consult Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Kenya National Innovation Agency Gusii Innovation Week Kisii County Government Kisii Smart Community Sherry Meroka ASSEK Kisii County Government

09/09/2026

Good ideas need more than just a good pitch. They need the right conversations, the right people, and the right opportunities around them.

This is the thinking behind the Road to Gusii Innovation Week 2026.

Starting this September, we’re bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, students, developers, agribusinesses, investors and other ecosystem players through a series of conversations, workshops and hands-on activities around AI, agribusiness, data, business models, pitching and innovation.

We’re looking forward to the conversations that will happen, the ideas that will be challenged, and the connections that may lead to something bigger.

Because innovation is not always about having the perfect idea. Sometimes, it’s about being in the right room, meeting the right person, and discovering what becomes possible from there.

The Road to GIW2026 begins this September.

Whether you’re building something, learning, investing, supporting innovators, or simply curious about what’s happening in the ecosystem, we invite you to be part of the journey.
Let’s start the conversations and see where they lead.

Fie-Consult Kisii University MMUST - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Official) Google Developers Group Kisii Kisii National Polytechnic

01/09/2026

🌱 Powering AgriTech & AI Innovation at Gusii Innovation Week 2026! 🚀

​We are excited to announce GDG Kisii (Google Developer Group Kisii) as our Official AgriTech AI Hackathon Lead Partner for Gusii Innovation Week 2026!

​Technology and agriculture are colliding to transform livelihoods, build climate resilience, and scale food systems. Through this strategic partnership with GDG Kisii, we are providing a platform for developers, data scientists, students, and innovators to build cutting-edge AI solutions for real-world agricultural challenges.

​Here is what this partnership brings to :
💡 Hands-on AgriTech Problem Solving: Hackers will tackle pressing challenges in supply chain logistics, smart farming, and yield optimization.

🤖 AI-Driven Solutions: Mentorship and technical guidance from GDG Kisii's developer community to bring scalable AI models to life.

🤝 Collaborative Ecosystem: Bridging the gap between software engineers, agricultural experts, and startup founders across the region.
​Get ready to code, build, and innovate for impact!

🔗 Stay tuned for registration details, tracks, and prize announcements!
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Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Kisii University Fie-Consult Gusii Innovation Week

31/08/2026

🎓 Bridging Academia and Innovation at Gusii Innovation Week 2026 🚀

​We are thrilled to announce Kisii University as an official Academic Partner for Gusii Innovation Week 2026!

​As a hub for cutting-edge research, green technology, and talent development, Kisii University brings invaluable expertise to this year's gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across the region.

​Together, we are fostering local solutions to global challenges by:
💡 Connecting student innovators and researchers with real-world industry opportunities.
🌱 Driving sustainable, community-centered technologies under the theme of green innovation and community impact.
🤝 Strengthening the link between academic research, commercialization, and economic growth.
​Join us as we shape the future of innovation in the Gusii region and beyond! 🌍✨
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📅 Stay tuned for updates, keynotes, and project showcases!
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Gusii Innovation Week

28/08/2026

🌱 Session 11 Recap: Fundraising & Investor Readiness for AgriTech & AI Startups!

​Yesterday marked a pivotal milestone in our Gusii Innovation Week AgriTech AI Incubation Programme. As our founders refine their innovations, Session 11 focused on the essential bridge between solution design and scalable impact: securing capital.

​We unpacked what it takes to get investment-ready in today’s evolving ecosystem, exploring six critical areas:

a) ​Why Fundraising: Understanding capital as a tool to accelerate growth, derisk scaling, and amplify impact—not just a badge of honor.

b) ​Matching Funding Sources to Milestones: Aligning grants, equity, debt, and localized capital structures with the right stage of growth.

c)​What Investors Look For: Key insights into what modern venture funds and impact investors evaluate when assessing African AgriTech and AI ventures.

d) ​Defining the Funding Ask as a Milestone Plan: Translating monetary asks into clear, achievable operational goals that demonstrate accountability.

e) ​Building an Investor Data Room: Organizing governance, financial projections, IP, and traction metrics to ensure seamless due diligence.

f)​The 5-Minute Investor Pitch: Crafting compelling, concise narratives that capture context, metrics, and vision in front of decision-makers and investors

​Securing investment isn't just about presenting a great pitch deck; it's about building a fundable foundation and backing it with numbers, strategy, and relentless ex*****on.
​Huge appreciation to our mentors, facilitator -Myline Jeptoo, and resilient founders who continue to push the boundaries of agricultural technology and innovation across the region. 🚀
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Gusii Innovation Week Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Fie-Consult Kenya National Innovation Agency Kisii University ASSEK

26/08/2026

🚀 Gusii Innovation Week AgriTech AI Incubation Programme: Session 11 Alert! 🚀
​Securing investment requires more than just a great product—it demands a clear strategy, strong financial positioning, and investor alignment. Tomorrow, we dive into one of the most critical stages for any growing venture: Fundraising and Investor Readiness.

​In this session, our AgriTech and AI innovators will explore what it takes to attract, negotiate with, and secure funding from early-stage investors, venture capitalists, and impact funders.

​Key focus areas for tomorrow’s session:

a) ​Understanding the Investor Mindset: What seed and early-stage AgriTech funders look for in high-growth ventures.

b) ​Building a Winning Data Room: Essential financial models, cap tables, and legal docs needed for due diligence.

c) ​Pitching AI & Tech Value: Crafting a compelling narrative that connects technical innovation directly to scalable market impact.

d)​Valuation & Term Sheet Basics: Navigating early equity discussions while protecting founder value and mission.
​To our incubation cohort: come prepared with your pitch decks, financial models, and sharpest questions! Let’s turn groundbreaking AgriTech innovation into investment-ready businesses.
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Myline Jeptoo Fie-Consult Countrywide Hubs-Kenya ASSEK Davis Ogega Aron Barbra Talia Tamara Kisii University Kisii National Polytechnic Michael Onyango HYACINTH ONCHANGU Brian Mbaka Kenya National Innovation Agency

26/08/2026

Transforming AgriTech Innovations into Market-Ready Brands 🚀🌱

Session 10 of the AgriTech Incubation Programme, focusing on a critical milestone for every emerging venture: Marketing, Branding, and Customer Acquisition.

​Developing groundbreaking agricultural technology is only half the battle—taking it to market, building a trust-backed brand, and acquiring the right customers is what drives sustainable scale.

​During this intensive session, our incubatees dived deep into:

a)​ Brand Identity & Positioning: Crafting compelling value propositions tailored to smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and rural supply chain partners.

b) ​Go-To-Market Strategies: Mapping out hyper-local customer journeys, leveraging digital platforms, and executing ground-level community activations.

c) ​Customer Acquisition & Retention: Designing efficient sales funnels, managing customer relationships, and scaling user adoption without ballooning costs.

​Seeing our innovators refine their market strategies and articulate their unique value with such clarity is a testament to the talent driving regional innovation in Kenya.
​A big thank you to our guest facilitator and ecosystem partners for sharing actionable insights and guiding the next generation of AgriTech leaders. Onward to the next milestone! 💡📊
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Kisii National Polytechnic Kisii University Fie-Consult Kenya National Innovation Agency Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Gusii Innovation Week

18/08/2026

🚀 Session 10: of the AgriTech Incubation Programme

​Building a groundbreaking agricultural solution is only half the battle—getting it into the hands of the farmers, agribusinesses, and communities who need it is where true impact begins.

​Our innovators will dive into:

a) ​Building authentic, trust-first brand identities in agricultural markets.

​b)Tailoring customer acquisition strategies for rural, tech-enabled, and enterprise agri-buyers.

​c)Designing go-to-market pathways that turn early prototypes into sustainable, scalable businesses.

​Big ideas need clear channels to reach scale. We’re excited to see our cohort shape their messaging and map out their growth trajectories!
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Gusii Innovation Week Kisii University Kenya National Innovation Agency Countrywide Hubs-Kenya Fie-Consult Kilimoiq Kisii National Polytechnic