The Association of Startup and SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is an association dedicated to uniting and advocating for the interests of 150+ Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO). The ESOs contribute significantly to the development and expansion of startups and SMEs to achieve a socio-economic breakthrough to support job creation and achieve developmental impact.
As a pivotal force in nurturing the startup and SME enablers ecosystem in Kenya, ASSEK plays a crucial role in representing all actors within the Kenyan entrepreneurship ecosystem. This is achieved through policy and advocacy for a conducive enabling business environment and the active promotion of nationwide networking among its members.
The Association’s mission is to be the voice and support of startup enablers and their clients in Kenya and beyond through advancing innovation and entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic and social development.
As the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kenya continues to grow, it is essential to bring together key stakeholders to share insights, forge strategic partnerships, and collectively address challenges. The ASSEK Annual Conference and Innovation Awards Gala 2024, provides a platform for these engagements under the theme Collaboration4Impact: Economic Empowerment to Address Unemployment and Promote Sustainable Innovation.
The conference will focus on promoting impact driven collaboration between ESOs with Government, policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, investors, academia alongside the wider ecosystem actors to drive economic empowerment and sustainable innovation for startup and SME communities to address critical issues such as high unemployment, climate change, food insecurity amongst others while championing for an enabling environment to promote compliance and business continuity.
The Association of Startups and SME Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is responsible for the planning and coordination of the ASSEK Annual Conference and Innovation Awards. In collaboration with a multi-agency team, ASSEK aims to deliver a remarkable and impactful event that will elevate Kenya’s regional and global profile within the startup ecosystem. Join us and become a sponsor at the ASSEK Annual Conference and Innovation Awards Gala 2024, and contribute to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in Kenya!
- Logo placement and recognition as title sponsor on all event materials, including the website, social media e-shots, event banners, branded materials and program
- Company logo to feature in all advertisements
- Sponsorship recognition at all event sessions, including a welcome message from title sponsor during the official opening.
- 1 Corporate table for 10 pax at the opening reception and Gala Dinner.
- Co-Branding the event cocktail
- Co-branding the event dinner and a speaking opportunity
- Opportunity to moderate a session during the event.
- A 2mX2m Exhibition booth at the main entrance of the event to attract maximum traffic.
- Logo profile & hyperlink will be placed on the website
- Your details will be included in all executive email campaigns sent to decision makers globally
- Presence of logo on delegate’s bag, general signage, event program, printed materials and any other available media.
- Two company brochures pre-inserted into the event pack
- Opportunity to run onscreen promotions and adverts between sessions
- Opportunity to lead one of the breakout sessions
- Branding surrounding your stream
- Live product demonstration