Machakos University to Host the 7th Innovation, Exhibition, and Medical Camp Week
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Machakos University Innovation, Exhibition and Medical Camp, Week is a key annual event in the university calendar, dedicated to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and healthcare. The event serves as a catalyst for innovation, supporting incubation, startups, and the growth of the University’s innovation ecosystem.
In addition, it provides a dynamic platform for local innovators to showcase solutions, connect with industry experts, and build strategic business networks. The medical camp offers free healthcare services to the University community and the public, promoting the well-being and access to essential medical care.
The University organizes the event in collaboration with local partners and stakeholders. The purpose of the Innovation and Exhibition week is to contribute towards a vibrant innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurial culture through, showcasing innovation, research dissemination, incubating innovation & ideas, startup creations, networking, capacity building, investment, and support opportunities.
This year, Machakos University is set to host the 7th Innovation, Exhibition and Medical Camp Week from Wednesday 12th to Friday 14th March 2025 at the Machakos University Sports Ground. The theme this year is “Innovation for Sustainable Development and Healthy Futures,”.
The event will provide a platform for students, faculty, and external stakeholders to display innovations, explore career opportunities, and access free medical services. Participants will engage in exhibitions, expert talks, and interactive sessions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Why Attend?
The purpose of MkSU Innovation, Exhibition, and medical camp week is to contribute towards a vibrant innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurial culture through policy influence, research dissemination, showcasing innovation, incubating innovation & ideas, startup creations, networking, capacity building, investment, and support opportunities.
- Expand Your Network
Meet like-minded individuals and establish connections that can propel your ideas forward.
- Learn & Gain Insights
Learn from industry experts and thought leaders through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.
- Showcase Your Work
Present your innovations to a wide audience and gain valuable feedback and support.
Our Mission
To contribute towards a vibrant, productive and sustainable innovation ecosystem through showcasing innovations, star ups, networking, capacity building, policy influence, and connecting funders with innovators and startups.
Our Goals
- Support and accelerate innovations, incubation, startups, spinoffs and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the higher education institutions and beyond.
- Partnership with industry, local funders, government ministries & agencies and other innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems locally.
- To brings together great minds in innovation, startups , research, and policy giving you a ground to broaden your network opportunities nationally, internationally and globally.
Solve Industry Pain Point using the a pool multi-disciplinary research teams & student innovators
2025 Edition
Targeted area and beneficiary
The event is meant for a wide range of stakeholders including students, researchers, start-up or small enterprise; innovators or entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business; an investor or venture capitalist. A total of Fifty (50) exhibitors are expected to participate in this year MkSU Innovation and Exhibition and Week. The Exhibition area shall be divided into the following sub themes of exhibitors.
Sub-Themes:
🔹 Innovation for Universal Healthcare Provision – Exploring cutting-edge medical technologies and healthcare solutions.
🔹 Innovation for Housing and Infrastructure – Showcasing advancements in sustainable and affordable housing.
🔹 Innovation for Agricultural Extension and Food Security – Enhancing food production through smart agriculture.
🔹 Innovation for Climate Action and Renewable Energy – Addressing environmental challenges with green energy solutions.
🔹 Innovation for Industrialization, Manufacturing, and SMEs – Driving economic growth through innovative enterprises.
🔹 Blue Economy and Digitization – Leveraging marine resources and digital transformation for economic sustainability.
For more details, stay tuned to Machakos University’s official website and social media pages.
For more details and inquiries, kindly contact us on:
Mobile: 0735-247-939
Email: info@mksu.ac.ke