Key Partners
- Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
- NWP/YEP programme
- YEPpers working in Kenya
- Dutch Development partners in Kenya
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Other development and business partners in Kenya
- KEPSA
- Other young professionals in Kenya
- Academic and research institutes
Dutch Development partners in Kenya
Linked to the business hub
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Other development and business partners in Kenya
Other young professionals in Kenya
Academic and research institutes
Both Kenyan and Dutch institutes
Key Activities
- Present business oppurtunities by young professionals at the business hub of the Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
- Creation of idea sharing platform
- Embed innovative business ideas sharing in the Business Hub
- Embed innovative business ideas sharing in YEP programme
Present business oppurtunities by young professionals at the business hub of the Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
Quaterly or bi-yearly seminars where young professionals can present their ideas to business people linked to the business hub or network of the Dutch Embassy
Creation of idea sharing platform
- an online platform where ideas can be shared and can be looked for potential partners
Embed innovative business ideas sharing in the Business Hub
Embed innovative business ideas sharing in YEP programme
Value Proposition
- Peer review
- Business to business linkages
- Information sharing
- Linking ideas to potential partners
- Exchange programmes
- Using knowledge of young people working locally in Kenya
Business to business linkages
- technical expertise
- financial options
- experience
- networks
Information sharing
- information sharing about experiences in work situations
- idea sharing
Linking ideas to potential partners
Exchange programmes
- Within Kenya
- Between Kenya and the Netherlands
Using knowledge of young people working locally in Kenya
- view of Kenyan young professionals
- view of Dutch young professionals in Kenya
Customer Relationships
- Website
- Marketing
- Social media
- Mailing lists
Social media
- twitter
- facebook
- linked-in
Customer Segments
- Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
- NWP
Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
- Business Hub
Key Resources
- Network of the Dutch Embassy
- Network of the NWP
- Network of Young Professionals
- Knowledge resource centres
- Network of the business hub
Network of the Dutch Embassy
Network of Young Professionals
Young people who are working in different parts of Kenya
Knowledge resource centres
Network of the business hub
The business hub will create its own network which will be useful to the young experts to use
Channels
- Online platform
- Seminars
- Website
- Business Hub in Nairobi
Online platform
- platform for members to share ideas
Seminars
In this seminars, young experts can present their ideas and brainstorm with potential partners about forming consortia or work further on the idea
Website
To inform partners about activities and outcomes
Business Hub in Nairobi
as a platform to share ideas and find potential partners
Cost Structure
- Marketing costs
- Travelling costs of young experts to seminars
- Logistics Seminars
- Establishment of Business Hub
Marketing costs
- website
- online platform
- social media
Travelling costs of young experts to seminars
- ticket/transport
- accomodation
- DSA
Logistics Seminars
organising seminars on linking young experts with business partners
Establishment of Business Hub
one person working part-time on this young expert network
Revenue Streams
- YEP budget
- Dutch Embassy contribution
- Entrance fee to attend seminars for business partners
- NWP contribution
- Business partners who will be willing to sponsor the event
Dutch Embassy contribution
Entrance fee to attend seminars for business partners
This would be an option if the first seminars appear to be successful
Business partners who will be willing to sponsor the event