The University of Nairobi in collaboration with a large number of partners & stakeholders convene every year to organize and execute the NIW event.

The objective of the NIW is to contribute towards a vibrant, productive & sustainable innovation ecosystem through policy influence, showcasing innovation, research dissemination, networking, capacity building, connecting start-ups & innovators to industry focusing on the government Big-four agenda that is Manufacturing, Food security, Affordable Housing, Health & other cross cutting innovations.