Mapping Kenya’s Bioscience Sector: A Review of the Current Landscape and Future Prospects for Bioscience Innovation in Kenya

Region Kenya
Years 2025–2026
Partners FCDO
Mapping Kenya’s Bioscience Sector: A Review of the Current Landscape and Future Prospects for Bioscience Innovation in Kenya

This project delivers a national landscape mapping and foresight analysis of Kenya's bioscience innovation ecosystem to identify capabilities, ecosystem gaps, and future growth opportunities across health, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and the broader bioeconomy.

We serve as the technical lead and implementation partner in collaboration with the Department of Biology at the University of Nairobi.

Designing the Research & Ecosystem Mapping Framework

Developing the research methodology and ecosystem mapping approach to assess the innovation landscape and guide evidence generation.

Conducting Mixed-Methods Research & Stakeholder Engagement

Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research, including stakeholder consultations, surveys, case studies, and focus group discussions, while facilitating validation workshops and co-creation processes.

Analysing Innovation Ecosystems & Future Opportunities

Mapping key actors across academia, government, industry, and investors, and assessing research-to-commercialisation pathways, regulatory systems, financing environments, and emerging trends.

Producing Strategic Knowledge Products

Developing detailed reports, policy briefs, investment insights, and dissemination materials to support evidence-based decision-making and ecosystem development.