African innovation and intellectual independence Nations unable to build internal resilience become vulnerable to outside leverage during periods of global instability. And that is where our story truly begins. Because somewhere in rural Kenya. beside a river. beneath African skies glowing orange with evening fire. another kind of institution is quietly taking shape. Not a […]

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AI-Powered Innovation Training for Inventors and Problem Solvers We’re surrounded by promises of innovation. There are a million apps for brainstorming, patent searches, and 3D modeling. There are well-known techniques and methods like design thinking and TRIZ, and others which cover a very wide range of areas requiring solutions to problems. What does Tharaka Invention […]

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AI strategy for turning ideas into impact We are surrounded by promises of innovation. There are countless apps for brainstorming, patent searches, and 3D modeling, along with well-known techniques such as design thinking and TRIZ that address a wide range of problem-solving needs. In such a crowded ecosystem, the question naturally arises: what does Tharaka […]

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African innovation systems and problem solving Tharaka Invention Academy wants to play a serious long-term role in African innovation. The path forward should be intentional, cumulative, and patient. Not dramatic. Not reactive. Not tied to funding cycles or trending technologies. The goal is not to produce inventions quickly, but to build the capacity to repeatedly […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Kiss my Ideass Mind Mapping for Innovation and Problem Solving Mind Mapping in Innovation, Invention, and Problem Solving Introduction In an age where innovation is both a necessity and a competitive advantage, tools that foster creativity, clarity, and collaboration are in high demand. Among these, mind mapping stands out as a […]

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