I still remember the day Professor Mario Molteni, during a lesson of “Corporate Strategy” at the Università Cattolica del Sacro...
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About us
Funded by the Italian Agency for Development Co-operation, the E4Impact Foundation launched the E4Impact Accelerator which works with Kenyan businesses to:
Grow Their Business
Scale their Impact
Facilitate Investment Fundraising
Market Linkages to International markets.
E4Impact News
Terms of Reference (TOR): Gender Mainstreaming Expert
By E4I Accelerator
/ January 27, 2023
E4I/WONDER /RFP 11/2022 Programme Title: Women led opportunities through Networking for the Development of Entrepreneurial Resources (WONDER) Duration of...
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Value addition company changing the potato industry in Kenya.
By E4I Accelerator
/ January 27, 2023
Nyandarua County, situated in the former Central Province of Kenya, is renowned for its agricultural activities. Small scale farmers fuel...
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Papaya Waste spurred animal feed venture.
By E4I Accelerator
/ January 27, 2023
According to the UNEP Food Waste Index report 2021, Kenyans waste about 5.2 million metric tons of food per year....
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Champion Entrepreneurs from the Amaya Triangle Counties Receive Marketing Training in Samburu County
By E4I Accelerator
/ January 27, 2023
Three Hundred and fifty-five Kilometers North of Nairobi lies Samburu county. The Home of unique wildlife, conservation, and picturesque landscape. ...
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Community conservancies, a mechanism for attaining sustainable livelihoods
By E4I Accelerator
/ January 23, 2023
Community conservancies serve a significant role in the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Most individuals when considering conservation matters, first think...
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Medical practitioner providing scarce revolutionary medical equipment to healthcare institutions
By E4I Accelerator
/ December 8, 2022
Witnessing patients lying in bed for several months due to suffering from infected and complicated wounds due to preventable reasons...
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Livelihood improvement for small holder bee keepers in West Pokot County
By E4I Accelerator
/ December 6, 2022
Pokot central, West Pokot County has great potential in bee keeping as more than 80% of the land mass is...
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DARING FOR PEACE AND HARMONY: EU AMAYA RangER
By E4I Accelerator
/ November 4, 2022
One can contend that not all heroes wear caps, as demonstrated by the young girl who earned her status amongst...
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TERMS OF REFERENCE – LOCAL TECHNICAL CONSULTANT FOR DATA ANALYSIS
By E4I Accelerator
/ November 2, 2022
Project/GENERAL overview E4Impact Foundation is one of the implementing partners in the ARABIKA project. ARABIKA stands for Action to Re-Launch...
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Drought mitigation: ASALs shift to poultry production
By E4I Accelerator
/ November 1, 2022
Case of Ngaremara women Pastoral communities living in arid and semi-arid lands rely on livestock like goats, indigenous cattle and...
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Accelerator Package
Leveraging on the E4Impact Foundation experience in working with impact entrepreneurs to catalyze the growth of enterprises across Africa, the E4Impact Accelerator is a unique platform that provides Kenyan companies a wholistic acceleration experience that is action-oriented, customized and results driven to scale the growth and impact of the company.
Benefits
1. Access to a pool of funds to the accelerated companies
2. Connection and mentorship with Italian Businesses.
3. Access to satellite technologies from Openet Technologies (e.g. GNSS, Earth Observation products, precision farming etc.).
4. Access to office space
5. Customized training program
6. International and local coaching and mentorship
7. Access to professional services (legal, accounting, marketing, etc.)
Key Sectors
The accelerator accepts applications from innovative enterprises that are aligned with Kenya’s Big Four agenda and Italian excellences i.e.
- Agri-food
- Fashion and design
- Leather
- Machinery and equipment
- Construction and affordable housing
- Healthcare
- Green businesses and renewable energy
- ICT Innovations that could benefit from satellite technologies
Selection Criteria
- Post-revenue
- Clear social or environmental impact
- Have an innovative product/service
- Have an entrepreneurial team
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Our Impact
We have successfully helped many of our entrepreneurs scale their businesses to new heights
We work with forward-looking organizations who understand that joining the global startup economy is key to drive innovation and spur economic growth.
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Meet Our Entrepreneurs
Our entrepreneurs are segmented into the five main categories listed below. Click on a category in order to get more information on each of our entrepreneurs
Testimonials
“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet that one person who will bring an exponential growth to your business! The program was customized to my needs and I was able to deliver key business results and connect with partners to help me scale the business. I will be forever grateful, thank you E4Impact Accelerator!”
Samuel Rigu CEO, Safi Organics 
"Joining E4Impact Accelerator was not at all what I expected, and it has completely changed the way I look at my business. I uncovered the great potential for my business and have been able to put in the right systems and structures to support its growth. The Accelerator team is passionate about the entrepreneurs especially on follows up and providing network and market linkages. To me it has been a great journey!”
Florence Mung’atiaCEO Bumpy Maternity Wear 
“As a two year old start up, I joined the E4Impact Accelerator Program at the right time. Through the practical training sessions and local & international coaching, I have refined my business & financial models and adopted a customer-centric approach which is already paying off with more customers and increased revenues.
To support my business growth and expansion, E4Impact is facilitating the investment process to support scale up of my business to other markets. I highly encourage post revenue start-ups to apply for this Accelerator Program.”
Moses KimaniCEO Lentera Africa. 
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