Africa’s future is undoubtedly promising. The capability to solve problems and design solutions will ensure sustainable growth is achieved across our societies. The University of Nairobi recognizes this reality.
As a leading institution of learning and research, the university through C4DLab, the innovation and incubation hub, and strategic industry partners is running a year-long prestigious Innovation Fellowship.
The competitive fellowship will give 15 select fellows an opportunity to solve real-life local problems while applying the 21st century 4Cs skills and explore human-centered design thinking methodologies. The fellows will interact with a community of leading innovation experts from various industries, and join a network of changemakers curious to ignite sustainable growth and development in Africa
WORTH
- Work on a concrete project with international partners.
- Develop new skills and broaden your expertise.
- Use Human-Centered Design Thinking (HCDT) approach to solve real-life local industry problems.
- Join a network of innovation leaders in the region and continent.
ELIGIBILITY
To be admitted, the fellow will be required to have satisfied the following requirements:
- Masters-level student or final-level undergraduate in any field.
- Curious about innovation and particularly application of Design Thinking to solving real-life local problems.
- Submit evidence of challenges that one has attempted to solve, CV and practical work portfolio
- Submit 2 recommendation letters (One academic referee & one professional referee)
- Available to commit close to a year-long program allocating an average of 15 hours per week to the fellowship program
To apply and for more information visit here
