Strathmore University Ventures

Strathmore University Ventures - Invitation

Strathmore University Ventures (SUV) is an initiative of Strathmore University to connect the creativity and resources of its staff, alumni, students, and stakeholders to develop “without the box” innovative ideas to sustainable wealth-creating ventures. All proceeds from this project will go towards supporting Strathmore University initiatives including provision of student scholarships.

The SUV steering team has designed the Converting Ideas to Sustainable Innovations Project (CISIP).

Preference criteria for selecting among the submitted ideas

Linkage of the idea to Strathmore University’s mission, strengths, capabilities, opportunities, etc.
Indication on how to access resources required to implement the idea
Availability of the person submitting the idea to dedicate personal time and/or resources towards the implementation of the idea
Potential benefits expected from implementing the idea
An agreement that the ideas are submitted free of any conditions, expectations, and limitations on how Strathmore University can utilize the idea. SUV will acknowledge receipt of submitted ideas.

Interested in being a part of the SUV Ideas Selection Team?

Criteria for SUV Ideas Selection Team includes, among others,

Experience in the implementation of innovative ideas
Experience in managing a project from beginning to end
Experience in supporting or managing new companies e.g. as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, projects development/launch, etc.
Demonstrated “without the box” thinking – what have you done differently in the past?
Availability to donate about 2 hours per week to SUV Ideas Selection Team activities and Ideas implementation.

Responsibilities of SUV Ideas Selection Team members

Individually rank submitted ideas based on provided criteria
Participate in a group idea ranking meeting
Participate in selected ideas’ presentation meeting
Observe confidentiality during the idea’s selection process, decision, and implementation
Support the Selected Ideas Implementation Process

To nominate yourself, complete the Ideas Selection Team Nomination Form. We shall review the nominations received once a month.

Interested in submitting an idea to support Strathmore University?

To submit an idea, complete the Submit Your Idea Form. We shall review the ideas received once a month.

Current SUV Steering Committee Members

SUV Steering Committee Members are Strathmore University Staff.

Inquiries

If you have queries or needs clarifications, kindly write to us via email: ideas@strathmore.edu

We welcome you to participate in converting ideas to sustainable innovations project (CISIP)

Dr. Edward Mungai
DVC (Planning and Development)
Strathmore University
Email: dvcpd@strathmore.edu
Phone: +254 (0) 703-034000/200/300 OR +254 (0) 730-734000/200/300

Submit Your Idea Form

NB: Please note that once you submit your business idea to SUV you are donating it to Strathmore University. Alternatively, you can incubate your business at @iBizAfrica or patent your idea at The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT)
Your Last Name*
Your Other Names*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Country*
Please indicate your relationship with Strathmore University*
- Alumni
- Student
- Staff
Briefly describe your idea indicating as much as possible on the following aspects.
1. What your idea aims to achieve e.g. solving an existing problem, alternative solution, etc.*
2. Linkage of the idea to Strathmore University mission, strengths, capabilities, etc.*
3. Indication on how to access resources required to implement the idea*
4. Your availability to dedicate your time and/or resources towards the implementation of the idea*
5. Give some numbers to justify the expected returns (financial and non-financial) from implementing the idea*
6. Additional information that make your idea suitable to be selected for implementation. E.g. alignment to UN sustainable development goals.*
7. What has motivated you to submit your idea to this project?*
8. Applicant's Consent*
I agree that the idea is submitted free of any conditions, expectation and limitations on how Strathmore University can utilize the idea and in accordance with the attached Intellectual and non-competition agreement.
Intellectual and non-competition agreement.
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Ideas Selection Team Nomination Form

Your Last Name*
Your Other Names*
Gender (This will help us select a diverse team)
- MALE
- FEMALE
Date of Birth (This will help us select a diverse team)
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Country*
Have you previously implemented an innovative idea?*
- Yes
- No
If you responded yes to the previous question, briefly describe your experience in implementing the idea.*
How would you make the process of selecting and implementing ideas interesting?*
If possible share with us a picture, drawing, etc. of something you consider interesting and briefly explain why.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, zip, rar.
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