Launching at the summit
Jiinue Business Accelerator
Kenya's enterprise assessment and investor-matching platform — launching live from the summit stage at 10:30 on Thursday 15 October 2026, introduced by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research & Innovation.
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Jiinue Business Accelerator
Jiinue assesses a business, then matches it with the investors, lenders and service providers most likely to actually back it — built to shorten the distance between a business that is ready to grow and the capital that could get it there. The platform is live today at jiinuehub.com; the summit stage is where it's introduced to the room, not where it begins.
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Start on Jiinue HubOn the agenda
Introduced live, 10:30 on Thursday 15 October 2026
Juapath Research study
Prof. Njenga Munene, Vice Chancellor, Zetech University
Jiinue Business Accelerator platform
Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research & Innovation, Kenya
SLP Project
Tom Owour, Mission Leader, Children's Mission Africa
Africa SME Summit 2027 — accelerating sustainable business growth, digital and green transition through AI and technology adoption
Nils Lindh, Co-Founder, Sustainable World Corporation
Faculty
The mentors and instructors behind each module
Faculty are announced as the programme is confirmed — the mentors and instructors leading each module will appear here with their roles and organisations.
Sessions
What the programme actually covers
12 sessions across 3 months, from a baseline diagnostic to a final pitching competition and graduation.
Month 1
Foundation & Business Fundamentals
Session 01
Stepping In Session
Orientation & Baseline Assessment
Learning objective
Align expectations, establish baseline performance metrics, and introduce participants to the accelerator journey and peer network.
Key deliverables
- Completed enterprise baseline diagnostic scorecard
- Signed accelerator participation agreement and milestone roadmap
Session 02
Financial Literacy & Cash Flow Management
Learning objective
Master cash flow forecasting, decode financial statements, and understand working capital requirements for scaling SMEs.
Key deliverables
- 12-month rolling cash flow projection template
- Unit economics and break-even analysis calculator for each enterprise
Session 03
Market Access & Value Proposition Refinement
Learning objective
Sharpen customer segmentation, articulate a clear unique value proposition (UVP), and map out scalable distribution channels.
Key deliverables
- Completed Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas
- Market entry or expansion strategy brief
Session 04
Operations, Governance, & Compliance
Learning objective
Identify regulatory bottlenecks, implement robust internal controls, and establish solid legal and corporate governance foundations.
Key deliverables
- Legal and regulatory compliance checklist
- Core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manual outline
Month 2
Growth, Technology, & Scaling
Session 05
Digital Transformation & AI Adoption
Learning objective
Identify cost-effective digital tools and AI applications to automate workflows, streamline marketing, and improve customer service.
Key deliverables
- Enterprise digital audit report
- Customized tech-stack and automation implementation plan
Session 06
Talent Acquisition, Leadership, & Team Building
Learning objective
Transition from founder-led sales and operations to building empowered, high-performing teams with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key deliverables
- Organizational chart and core job description templates
- Performance management and goal-setting framework
Session 07
Strategic Partnerships & Industry-Academia Collaboration
Learning objective
Leverage institutional research, talent pipelines, and innovation ecosystems to fuel business growth.
Key deliverables
- University-SME collaboration brief or R&D partnership concept note
Session 08
Product Development & Innovation Strategy
Learning objective
Systematically gather customer feedback, manage product lifecycles, and iterate on core offerings to capture higher margins.
Key deliverables
- Product roadmap and customer feedback loop framework
Month 3
Investment Readiness & Culmination
Session 09
Investment Readiness & Pitch Deck Masterclass
Learning objective
Understand investor psychology, valuation metrics, and how to structure a compelling, data-backed funding request.
Key deliverables
- A polished 12-slide investor pitch deck
- Executive summary and one-pager for investors
Session 10
Mock Pitching & Feedback Round
Learning objective
Test the pitch under simulated pressure, refine storytelling, and address tough questions regarding unit economics and risk.
Key deliverables
- Individualized mentor feedback report with actionable critique
- Refined script and Q&A defense playbook
Session 11
Final Pitching Competition
Learning objective
Showcase business growth, strategic vision, and market traction before an expert judging panel.
Key deliverables
- Live pitch presentation
- Selection and announcement of the top three enterprises advancing to present at the Africa SME Award
Session 12
Graduation & Networking Showcase
Learning objective
Celebrate milestone completion, establish enduring industry connections, and interface directly with prospective investors and partners.
Key deliverables
- Jiinue Business Accelerator Certificate of Completion
- Investor and stakeholder networking directory
Graduants
Businesses that complete the Accelerator
Nobody has graduated yet — Jiinue launches from the summit stage on Thursday 15 October 2026. The first cohort’s graduates, and the businesses they run, will be celebrated here once they complete the programme.
Certification
What completing it earns you
Your Jiinue Business Accelerator Certificate of Completion is issued at Session 12, the Graduation & Networking Showcase. Certification is handled on Jiinue Hub itself, so there's no separate process to chase.
Get certified on Jiinue HubAfrica SME Award winners
Announced live, 15:45 on Thursday 15 October 2026
The winners are announced from the stage in front of the entire summit, at the emotional high point of the programme. Naming rights place a partner's brand permanently against Kenyan enterprise achievement — the most photographed, most reported moment of the day.
Winners are named from the stage at the ceremony itself — this section lists them, with their businesses, once they’re announced.
Want to be part of it — as faculty, a mentor or a partner?
Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday 15 October 2026.