The Central Rift Innovation Week (CRIW) 2026 is a flagship platform organized by Kabarak University through the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach. Now in its 5th edition, CRIW has grown into the premier innovation convening in the Central Rift region as catalyst for innovation-led growth, research commercialization, and multi-sectoral collaboration across Kenya and the broader Eastern Africa region.

Anchored on the theme “Transforming Ideas into Impact: Innovating for a Better Tomorrow,” the 2026 edition is a focused, three-day event designed for maximum impact. The condensed format ensures that every session, panel, and pitch contributes directly to the event’s core objectives: connecting knowledge to markets, linking innovators to investors, and translating policy dialogue into concrete action.

CRIW 2026 is structured around three complementary thematic days, each with a distinct focus and audience, yet united by a shared commitment to Africa’s future of innovation. The event will convene over 1,500 participants, researchers, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners for three days of high-impact engagement.

The program is aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the Digital Superhighway Agenda, Health Sector Transformation, and the MSME Scale-Up Strategy, as well as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and STISA-2024. Read More...