1. Knowledge Sharing and Training programmes:

• Workshops and webinars: Offer workshops and webinars on relevant topics like policy experimentation methodologies, trend research techniques, and open-source technology development.
• Online courses and resources: Develop and share online courses and resources on the centre's platform to provide accessible and self-paced learning opportunities.

• Mentorship programmes: Connect experienced professionals with those seeking guidance in specific areas to facilitate knowledge transfer and personalised support.  

2. Collaborative Networks and Communities:

• Create online forums: Establish online forums where members can connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
• Organize networking events: Facilitate in-person or virtual conferences, meetups, and hackathons to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas.
• Promote knowledge exchange partnerships: Partner with universities, research institutions, and international organisations to share best practices and expertise.

3. Capacity Building Programmes for Specific Stakeholders:

• Government officials: Provide training on policy experimentation frameworks and design thinking methodologies to support informed decision-making.
• Entrepreneurs and innovators: Offer programs on business model development, pitching techniques, and access to financing to help them turn ideas into viable businesses.
• Researchers and academics: Facilitate workshops on trend research methodologies and data analysis to enhance their ability to identify and understand emerging trends.

4. Utilizing Technology and Digital Platforms:

• Develop an online learning management system (LMS): Create a centralised platform for hosting courses, resources, and communication tools to streamline capacity-building efforts.
• Utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR): Explore innovative technologies like VR and AR to deliver immersive training experiences.
• Provide remote access to tools and resources: Offer online access to relevant databases, software tools, and other resources to support capacity-building activities.

5. Develop Playbooks for Flagships

Playbook Development Framework:

• Define Flagship Initiatives: The centre will facilitate workshops to define what constitutes a "flagship initiative" in Kenya's context. This will involve criteria like national impact, innovation level, and potential for replication.
• Curate Best Practices: Leveraging its network, the centre will curate best practices for launching and scaling successful innovation flagships worldwide.
• Develop Playbook Templates: The centre will develop adaptable playbook templates covering key areas like:
  • Ideation and Strategy: Identifying challenges, defining goals, and outlining the flagship concept.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging relevant government agencies, private sector partners, and communities.
  • Project Management and Execution: Developing a clear roadmap, timeline, and resource allocation plan.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Metrics to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Sustainability and Scaling: Strategies for ensuring long-term success and replicating the initiative's impact across the country.

Collaborative Playbook Development:

• Matchmaking and Teams: The centre will connect government agencies, NGOs, and private sector players with relevant expertise for to develop collaborative playbooks development for specific flagship initiatives.
• Knowledge Sharing Platforms: Develop online platforms where teams will share best practices, challenges, and learnings throughout the playbook development process.
• Expert Facilitation: Provide facilitators with experience in innovation management and playbook development to guide the collaborative process.
  Knowledge Sharing Platforms: Develop online platforms where teams will share best practices, challenges, and learnings throughout the playbook development process.

Playbook Dissemination and Utilisation:

• Open-source Playbooks: Encourage open-source playbooks that will be freely adapted and adopted by other organisations pursuing similar flagship initiatives.
• Training and Workshops: Offer training workshops on how to utilise and adapt the playbooks effectively.

• Case Studies and Success Stories: Showcase successful flagship initiatives and their corresponding playbooks to inspire and guide others.

Benchmark on best practices in liaison with various regional and national IACs in the African Region and Beyond

• Reduced Time and Risk: Playbooks will streamline the development of flagship initiatives by providing a roadmap and reducing the need to reinvent the wheel.
• Increased Success Rates: By drawing on lessons learned from previous initiatives, playbooks will help improve the success rate of new flagships.
• Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration: Playbooks will facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration between different organisations working on flagship initiatives.
• Scalability and Replication: Playbooks will serve as templates for replicating successful flagship initiatives across different sectors or regions within Kenya.