April 2025 – Innovation reached new heights as both East African Biodesign Fellowship teams converged at Kenyatta University for an intensive week-long combined invention bootcamp. The program welcomed Dr. Daniel Ross Venook from Stanford University as the visiting lead, bringing world-class expertise directly to the East African innovation ecosystem.

This strategic collaboration demonstrates the fellowship’s commitment to leveraging global expertise while maintaining local relevance. Dr. Venook’s leadership provided fellows with access to cutting-edge biodesign methodologies and Stanford’s renowned innovation framework, adapted for the unique healthcare landscape of East Africa.

The bootcamp at Kenyatta University’s facilities reinforced the institution’s position as a leading center for medical technology innovation in the region, while fostering the creative problem-solving skills essential for developing breakthrough healthcare solutions.