Alexander Njuguna

Dynamic and results-oriented innovation management professional with a background in computing, economics, and intellectual property strategy. Passionate about fostering innovation ecosystems, supporting startups, and driving research commercialization, I have extensive experience in incubation management, intellectual property management, technology transfer and policy development. Adept at stakeholder engagement, strategic decision-making and leveraging data-driven insights to transform ideas into market-ready solutions. With a global perspective and expertise in incubation management and intellectual property management, I thrive at the intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and industry, committed to advancing innovation excellence on a global scale.

• Intellectual Property Management - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) & Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
• Incubation Leadership and Innovation Management - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) & Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA)
• Upskiling and Innovation Training (Microsoft Leap)- Microsfoft ADC

Innovation & Incubation Lead, KCA University

• Developed and implemented 4 innovation programs to support student and faculty innovations, mentored startups, and strengthened industry linkages.

Event Organizer, KCAU Innovation Week & Industry Summit

• Coordinated a multi-day event per semester with keynote speakers, expert panels, hackathons, and exhibitions, fostering innovation and commercialization.

Policy and SOP Developer for Innovation Management

• Developed policy and frameworks for incubation processes, intellectual property management, and research commercialization. This includes the University Commercialization MasterPlan and Policy.

Technology Commercialization & IP Protection Facilitator

• Led filing of 13 Intellectual Properties including patents and utility models. Conducted awareness programs on intellectual property rights.

University-Industry Collaboration Strengthener

• Built partnerships with corporate organizations, government agencies, and international institutions to support research commercialization. This includes AWS, Microsoft ADC, Circle Innovation, Ruby Africa etc.

Digital Platforms Manager for Research & Innovation

• Managed the KCA University Conference webpage and Research, Innovation & Outreach (RIO) webpage, enhancing visibility and engagement.

Youth Enterprise Resource Hub (YERH) Web Application Supervisor

• Played a key role in implementing a platform supporting youth entrepreneurship in Kenya (yerh-kenya.com).

Recognized Contributor to Research & Innovation

• Received special recognition during KCAU’s 16th and 17th graduation ceremonies for impactful work in research and innovation.

Hackathons, Trainings, and Research Events Supporter

• Assisted in organizing research conferences, workshops, and hackathons, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving.

Challenge-Based Learning Enhancer

• Led the enhancement of challenge-based learning through Learning and Design Labs, promoting innovation for real-life problem solutions through human-centered designs. The first Learning and Design Lab was financed by the British Council, in partnership between KCA University and the University of Nottingham.