NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Konza Technopolis has signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border startup collaboration between Kenya and North African countries.
The agreement was announced during the first-ever IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026, which brought together startups, investors and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt and Kenya.
The forum was organized in partnership with RedStart Tunisie, Seketak Solutions, Fie Labs and GAK Advisory.
The event featured investor pitch sessions, startup matchmaking, training workshops and policy discussions focused on expanding innovation partnerships across Africa.
A key outcome of the forum was the signing of a collaboration agreement between Konza Technopolis, RedStart Tunisie and Seketak Solutions to support startup exchange programmes, joint acceleration initiatives and ecosystem development.
John Paul Okwiri said collaboration will be critical in shaping Africa’s digital future.
“Innovation must be protected, commercialized, financed and supported through skills development if Africa’s startup ecosystem is to thrive,” he said.
Douja Gharbi said the partnership aims to create scalable opportunities for startups seeking regional expansion.
The forum came a day after William Ruto assented to the Technopolis Bill, 2024, which establishes a legal framework for technopolises in Kenya.
Stakeholders at the forum also discussed market entry strategies, startup financing and policy alignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area aimed at creating a single African market for goods, services and digital trade.
