WAZIUP e.V. is a non-profit association promoting cutting-edge technologies and capacity building toward emerging countries. We have developed affordable and adaptable end-to-end IoT Solutions. WAZIUP Open Source IoT and Cloud platform aims to accelerate social innovation and empower local IoT entrepreneurship.

Website: https://www.waziup.io

The mission of Smart & Lean Hub Oy (S&L) is to build capacity on public and private bodies and value chain operators to enhance high-level operational excellence measured by quality, delivery and cost. Smart & Lean Hub Oy is a Finnish based micro enterprise, which customers are private and public bodies either through direct assignments or through external national and international RDI funding.

S&L puts effort on five interconnected actions: 1) capacity building and coaching, 2) practice-oriented experiments and development activities, 3) process, service and product innovations, 4) community building and stakeholder management, and 5) data-driven approach. The operative model of Smart & Lean is to transfer value to the end customers via collaborative network nationally and internationally.

Website: https://smartlean.fi/

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1979 by the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya, which has since been repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 which has recognized KMFRI as a national research institution under section 56, fourth schedule. KMFRI's mandate is to undertake research in "marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography", in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy.

website: https://www.kmfri.go.ke/

Plan4all is a non-profit association dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the outcomes of numerous research and innovation initiatives. The organization engages in research and experimental development, with a strong emphasis on translating these results into practical applications.

At its core, Plan4all focuses on aggregating extensive open datasets pertinent to various planning sectors such as spatial/urban planning, rural development, transport, environment, tourism, and precision/autonomous farming. The organization is committed to ensuring that these open data are not only easily accessible for reuse but also consistently maintained and improved in quality.

website: https://www.plan4all.eu/

Help Service Remote Sensing (HSRS) is a Czech SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) that has been for more than 20 years involved in the Czech and European s patial data m arket. HSRS offers wide range of services dealing with the creation of geoinformation systems, SDI (Spatial Data Infrastructure) products and spatial applications.

Agape Innovations Limited is an agricultural company based in Uganda that is dedicated to empowering farmers with innovative and sustainable solutions. Our products, such as organic fertilizers and pest control solutions are designed to be affordable and effective to cater to the specific needs of African farmers. With a focus on science and technology, Agape Innovations is committed to transforming the agricultural landscape through ICT products, Agape Studio and improving the lives of farmers across the continent.

Website: https://agapeinnovations.com/

Africa Bioenergy Programs Ltd (ABPL) is a company limited by guarantee that focuses on promoting bioenergy technology solutions for both domestic and industrial clients. ABPL was formally registered in Kenya in 2021 and has over 8 years of experience in deploying biodigester technology solutions for households. To date we have served over 23,000 households access clean cooking energy and organic fertilizer solutions and supported 147 local enterprises grow their business in fixed dome biodigester construction services in Kenya.

ABPL started as Kenya Biogas Program (KBP) contracted under Hivos Foundation to manage implementation of a national biodigester project between 2015-2019. Social Impact remains the primarily goal of the company, in alignment with the global sustainable development goals, majorly goal number 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) among others. ABPL is responding to the existing gap of access to affordable and sustainable clean energy solution technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs) for domestic and productive uses in Kenya.

Website: https://africabioenergyprograms.org/

Lake Hub is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the skills gap and empowering Africa's youth through innovative learning and development programs. By providing training in advanced technologies, access to mentors, and opportunities for collaboration, Lake Hub equips young people with the tools they need to succeed and drive the continent's growth and progress.

Website: https://www.lakehub.co.ke/

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is a specialized institution of the East African Community (EAC) located in the City of Kisumu, Republic of Kenya and within the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). The Commission is mandated to coordinate sustainable development and management of the Lake Victoria Basin in the 5 EAC Partner States.

Lake Victoria is hydrologically delineated and covers an area of approximately 183,000 Square Kilometers with lake surface of covering about 68,800 square kilometers. Lake Victoria is the 2nd largest freshwater body in the world. The East African designated Lake Victoria Basin as an area of ‘high economic interests’ and a ‘regional economic growth zone,’ to be developed jointly by the EAC Partner States.

Website: https://www.lvbcom.org/

The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology (MJNUAT) is a dynamic academic institution in Butiama, Tanzania, offering education, research, and consultancy across diverse fields such as agriculture, engineering, medicine, computer science, and business. Committed to fostering self-employability, MJNUAT employs innovative teaching methods to provide students with a transformative learning experience. Situated in the welcoming Lake Victoria Zone, MJNUAT offers a vibrant environment and endless opportunities to help students explore their interests, build skills, and tackle global challenges.

Website: https://www.mjnuat.ac.tz/

Meteoblue delivers top-quality weather data for any location worldwide, utilizing cutting-edge science and proprietary high-resolution simulation models. From user-friendly mobile apps and website content to premium subscriptions and tailored business solutions, meteoblue serves a wide range of needs. By combining data from over 30 weather models with advanced artificial intelligence, meteoblue’s MultiModel approach ensures highly accurate forecasts, providing tailored solutions for diverse applications.

Website: https://content.meteoblue.com/en