Welcome to Data Driven Innovation Incubation Centre (DDI)
About Data Driven Innovation Incubation Centre
Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Incubation Centre hosted at NM-AIST through the African Centre for Research, Agricultural Advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability (CREATES).
The centre is one of the four regional incubators started and supported by the Inter Universities Council for East Africa (IUCEA) with grants from the World Bank. It focuses on 4 main thematic areas: (i) Agriculture, (ii) Food and Nutrition Security, (iii) Biodiversity and the Environment, and (iv) Health with ICT. Entrepreneurship is the backbone drivers of all 4 thematic areas.
The centre is aimed at testing products in real life environments as it is working with commercially viable entities to launch companies and products into the national, regional and international market.
It also intends to offer young innovators/inventors and entrepreneurs a wide range of business development services including business idea analysis and diagnostics, mentorship, product/prototypes development and registration services, work station provisions, specialised trainings, market access, pitching and networking activities, among others.
Why Choose Us
The Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Incubation Centre at NM-AIST stands out as a premier hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development in Africa. Here’s why you should choose us:
World-Class Support & Expertise
Backed by the Inter Universities Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the World Bank, ensuring access to global best practices
Focused on High-Impact Sectors
Our incubation programs target four key sectors that are essential for Africa’s development
Comprehensive Business Development Services
Business Idea Analysis & Diagnostics – Helping startups refine and validate their ideas.
Strong Industry & Academic Partnerships
We work with a vast network of academic institutions, government agencies, private sector players
Products Galley
This Products Gallery is an essential component of the DDI Incubation Centre, reinforcing its mission to nurture and launch commercially viable products into local, regional, and international markets.