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22 September 2025

Kenya draws up plans for $100 million commercialisation fund

The Kenya National Innovation Agency is looking to raise $100 million fund to accelerate research commercialisation into spinouts.
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27 June 2025

Friday Five: Aspecthera, Axiles, LayerLogic, Orinova, Peach Cars

We take a look at some of the early-stage spinouts that caught our eye. This week: Aspecthera, Axiles, LayerLogic, Orinova, Peach Cars

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East Africa

Kenya draws up plans for $100 million commercialisation fund

Friday Five: Aspecthera, Axiles, LayerLogic, Orinova, Peach Cars