A flourishing society powered by innovation and entrepreneurship
About TIIH
The hub behind bold ideas and stronger ventures
TIIH operates under Taita Taveta University to support innovation, business incubation, entrepreneurship, mentoring, training and the commercialization of innovations.
The hub's purpose is to help students, staff and community members move thoughtfully from problem discovery and ideation toward product development, stronger venture models and appropriate market connections.
The TIIH foundation
One purpose, three guiding commitments
Our vision, mission and main objective keep every programme focused on responsible innovation, enterprise and impact.
To create an environment that nurtures the spawning of a dynamic community of entrepreneurs who produce sustainable ventures that positively impact livelihoods
To create entrepreneurs through innovation, business incubation, and development.
What guides us
Specific objectives
A practical mandate connecting innovation, enterprise development and positive impact.
- Encourage and support innovations from students, staff and community members through ideation, product development, mentoring, coaching, training and commercialization.
- Provide linkages for access to funds, markets and value chain players.
- Leverage intellectual property from the University and research institutions.
- Contribute to the acceleration of businesses.
- Support startup development, job creation, technological advancement and solutions to societal needs.
- Promote an innovation culture through workshops, events and hackathons.
How we work
Our core values
The principles shaping how we learn, collaborate and serve.
Innovativeness
We approach challenges with curiosity, creativity and a commitment to useful new ideas.
Excellence
We pursue high standards in learning, service, collaboration and the ventures we support.
Entrepreneurship
We nurture initiative, resilience and responsible value creation.
Professionalism
We work with integrity, respect, accountability and care.
Where we focus
Innovation grounded in regional opportunity
Six documented focus areas connect university knowledge with enterprise and societal needs.
Agriculture
Ideas that strengthen productivity, resilience, value addition and market access.
Mining
Responsible technologies and enterprise models relevant to mineral resources and value chains.
Tourism
Innovations that enrich visitor experiences and support sustainable local enterprise.
Blue Economy
Solutions connected to sustainable water-based resources, livelihoods and ecosystems.
Health
Practical ideas that contribute to accessible, responsive and resilient health solutions.
Cross-cutting Areas
Business development, ICT and education solutions that enable progress across sectors.
Institutional association
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Part of Taita Taveta University
TIIH advances innovation and entrepreneurship within the University's wider teaching, research and outreach environment.