STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY AND NAVON WORLD SIGN MOU TO ADVANCE FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

NAIROBI, KENYA – Strathmore University and Navon World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on digital infrastructure, education, and innovation programs to support students and researchers in Kenya and beyond.

Under the agreement, Navon and Strathmore University will explore opportunities to expand access to compute and AI infrastructure to support research and innovation, with potential applications in the Naivasha Special Economic Zone. The partnership also envisions the joint development of executive education programs in areas such as AI, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity. Support for student-led startups may include access to infrastructure and mentorship designed to accelerate innovation. The collaboration will further assess the deployment of on-campus edge infrastructure, including modular data center solutions. Both institutions will also seek to co-develop thought leadership around AI ethics and digital strategy, while engaging with the Quantum and Nuclear (QaN) Hub to strengthen technical and academic collaboration.

Quote from Strathmore University:
“This partnership aligns with our mission to drive world-class research and innovation. Navon’s infrastructure and expertise will help our students build in areas that matter” said Eng. Dr. Julius Butime, Director of Partnerships at Strathmore University.

Quote from Navon World:
“It was great to be on campus and see firsthand the ambition of the leadership and the depth of academic talent at Strathmore. What’s clear is that unlocking entrepreneurial potential and driving frontier innovation from Africa will depend on making deep technologies more accessible, through global industry knowhow and affordable compute infrastructure.” said Karan Pinto, Co-Founder and CTO of Navon World.

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info@navon.world | partnerships@strathmore.edu