Alexander Njuguna

Designation

Innovation and Incubation Officer

Staff E-mail Address

alexander@kcau.ac.ke

Academic Qualification

  • BSc. Applied Computing – KCA University
  • BA. Economics – Moi University

Profile

Alexander Njuguna is an accomplished innovation leader at KCA University, recognized for driving transformative initiatives that bridge the gap between research and market commercialization. With a strong academic background in economics and computing, Alexander brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to innovation management, blending analytical rigor with technological insight.
He has played a pivotal role in establishing KCAU’s Incubation Center as a hub for innovation, driving initiatives that empower students and staff to transform research into market-ready solutions. Notably, Alexander received special recognition at the university’s 16th & 17th graduation ceremony for his outstanding contributions to research and innovation.
Alexander has successfully organized flagship events such as the KCAU Innovation Week and Industry Summit, which bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to showcase groundbreaking ideas. He has also received thorough training in Incubation Leadership and Innovation Management, led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and advanced intellectual property management training through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Driven by a vision of fostering creativity and entrepreneurship, Alexander continues to lead efforts that shape the future of innovation, promote university-industry collaboration, and create sustainable impact.

Research Interest

  • Research Commercialization & Technology Transfer – Bridging research and market applications, intellectual property protection, and university-industry linkages.
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Startup incubation, business acceleration, and funding models for early-stage ventures.
  • Challenge-Based & Human-Centered Learning – Experiential learning methodologies, co-creation, and design thinking for problem-solving.
  • Innovation Policy & Ecosystems – Development of frameworks for fostering innovation, public-private partnerships, and knowledge transfer.

Research Grants

  • Training Grant – WIPO-KENIA EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM: “UNLEASHING AFRICAN INNOVATION THROUGH IP – USD 1,500 – Funded by World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Training Grant – Incubation Leadership and Innovation Management Program for Universities in EAC – USD 2,000 – Funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Awards and Recognitions

  • Certificate of Recognition towards Research & Innovation – KCA University 16th & 17th Graduation.

Social Media and Academic Networking Tools

  • LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-njuguna-5375b710a
Alexander Njuguna
alexander@kcau.ac.ke