Decision Intelligence Design Fellowships

Transform complexity into actionable solutions through our immersive fellowship programs designed for impact across sectors.

These fellowships immerse fellows in hands-on, high-impact roles across public sector agencies, private sector partners, civil society communities and international development organizations to collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement projects, and measure real-world impact, culminating in strategies that sustainably scale innovations beyond the fellowship. This practical experience ensures long-term sustainability and positions fellows as catalysts for Kenya's innovation ecosystem.

Fellowship's Learning Journey

Projects Immersion and Implementation (Months 1-5)

• Government & Private Sector Onboarding: Fellows integrate into host agencies and organizations, gaining an in-depth understanding of departmental structures, strategic objectives, and innovation needs.
• Project Roadmapping: Working closely with mentors and team leads, participants formulate detailed project plans, identifying key milestones, success metrics, and resource requirements.
• Hands-On Execution: Fellows apply the principles of decision intelligence, AI, and systems thinking to real-world challenges, developing and testing solutions within their host organizations.
• Iterative Feedback Loops: Fellows present interim findings and prototypes to stakeholders, refining strategies based on user feedback and institutional needs.
• Solution Optimization & Scaling: Fellows fine-tune their solutions for broader adoption, ensuring readiness for scale-up across multiple departments or partner organizations.
• Impact Measurement & Reporting: Using structured frameworks, fellows evaluate social, economic, and operational outcomes, demonstrating the tangible value added to their host institutions.

Program Summit (Month 6)

• Transition & Sustainability Planning: Fellows outline sustainability strategies, policy recommendations, or handover processes to ensure their work continues to thrive beyond the fellowship.
• Culmination & Graduation: The internship placements conclude with a recognition ceremony where fellows present their final projects, showcasing breakthroughs and lessons learned to a wider audience of government officials, private sector leaders, and innovation stakeholders.

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Our Fellowship Programs

Emerging Leaders Innovation Fellowship

For graduates and professionals ready to master decision intelligence design innovation to solve real-world challenges across diverse industry sectors, and position themselves as leaders in life-centered innovation.

Program Highlights

• Real-world Problem Solving Activities: Practical execution of complex real-world challenges focused on industry-specific themes.
• Team Projects: Collaborative efforts to foster teamwork and simulate professional environments.
• Elective Courses: Specialized topics allowing participants to tailor their learning based on their career interests.
• AI-Driven Decision Support Innovation: Hands-on training in leveraging AI technologies to enhance decision-making processes and innovation.

Who Should Apply

• Designers (HCD, UX/UI, product, service, system designers)
• Technologists (data scientists, engineers, tech innovators)
• Social & Behavioral Scientists
• Career Changers
• Early-Senior Career Professionals & Recent Graduates
* All applicants must have graduated from Decision Intelligence Design Fundamentals or Executive Decision Intelligence Design Program

Time Commitment

24-30 hours per week

Opportunities

• Access to innovation knowledge and tools repository
• Policy influence for a better innovation ecosystem
• Postprogram internship and job opportunities in theme-specific industries
• Access to diverse local and global alumni groups
• Certification by local and global bodies

Our Approach

Self-paced Learning

Peer Collaborations

Sprints and Workshops

Hands-on Projects

Coaching

Mentorships

Field Visits

Thought Leadership

Presidential Innovation Fellowship

A premier public sector innovation program designed to empower policy-makers, existing and emerging professionals, graduates and decision-makers in the public sector to drive innovation, transformation, and impact in Kenya's delivery of public goods and services.

Program Highlights

• Hands-On AI & Data Experience: Fellows gain practical exposure to AI, data analytics, and behavioral insights, positioning them at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Public Sector Immersion: Through internship placements in public sector agencies, fellows work on actual policy challenges, proposing and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Engaging with private and public sector partners offers a 360° view of societal needs, helping fellows shape robust, citizen-focused innovations.
• Thought Leadership & Policy Influence: Fellows gain direct channels to shape national policy and represent Kenya in regional and international forums.

Who Should Apply

• Public Sector & Policy Professionals
• Designers (HCD, UX/UI, product, service, system designers)
• Technologists (data scientists, engineers, tech innovators)
• Social & Behavioral Scientists
• Career Changers
• Early-Senior Career Professionals & Recent Graduates

Time Commitment

24-30 hours per week

Opportunities

• Access to innovation knowledge and tools repository
• Policy influence for public good
• Internships in public sector agencies
• Access to diverse local and global alumni groups
• Postprogram internship and job opportunities in theme-specific industries
• Certification by local and global bodies

Our Approach

Self-paced Learning

Peer Collaborations

Sprints and Workshops

Hands-on Projects

Coaching

Mentorships

Field Visits

Thought Leadership

Decision Intelligence Research Fellowships

Explore and conduct rigorous and applied cross-disciplinary research in partnership with public agencies, private organizations, and academic institutions, focusing on pressing ecosystem issues where design, data and AI can yield insights for transformative social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Program Highlights

• Joint Research Agenda Framing: Convene with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to identify pressing AI research priorities and a shared roadmap of targeted research themes.
• Applied AI Research & Field Testing: Conduct rigorous, hands-on research using advanced AI techniques and data-driven methodologies tailored to Kenyan use cases.
• Collaborative Knowledge Exchange: Host regular lab sessions, workshops, and peer-review meetings to refine research findings and frameworks.
• Publication & Advocacy for Policy Impact: Prepare white papers, conference submissions, or journal articles and present actionable recommendations at policy forums or industry roundtables, shaping Kenya’s AI innovation roadmap and global best practices in decision intelligence design.