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Transform Your Procurement Process with Automation and AI

Welcome to the Innobid e-Procurement Portal, where efficiency meets transparency. We're transforming how Governments, Not-for-profit Organizations and Businesses procure goods and services through a secure, efficient and transparent e-procurement platform.

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About Innobid

Innobid is an Entrepreneurship Support Organisation that partners with actors in private, public, and non-profit sectors to help small businesses access global commerce and financial systems leveraging emerging technologies, capacity building, business financing and advocacy.

Our Story

Our Mission

To address disparities preventing youth and women changemakers from unlocking the most value from national and global commerce and finance systems through innovative technology.

Our Vision

To become the leading tech-for-good organization fostering the inclusion of youth and women changemakers into national and global commerce and finance systems.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Inclusion

Creating pathways for women and youth to access opportunities in commerce and finance

Transparency

Fostering trust through open and honest procurement processes

Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges

Empowerment

Enabling changemakers to unlock their full potential

Impact

Creating measurable positive change in communities

Equity

Ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all

Join Us in Making a Difference

Be part of the movement to create more inclusive and transparent procurement systems that empower women and youth entrepreneurs.

Why Choose Innobid?

Small Business Owners

Small Business Owners…

Your biggest procurement contract is a few clicks away. Join 1000+ MSMEs already on Innobid. No more complex paperwork, no more missed opportunities.

Procurement Leaders

Procurement Leaders…

What if you could eliminate 80% of bid screening time while ensuring 100% transparency? Innobid's AI does the heavy lifting. Join forward-thinking departments already saving time and money.

Citizens

Citizens…

Tired of hearing about public procurement scandals? Be part of the solution! Innobid brings transparency to government spending. Join as a citizen watchdog and help build accountability.

What Makes Us Different

Fair & Competitive

Innobid increases competitiveness among businesses by leveling the playing field.

Automated Procurement

Innobid automates the procurement process to reduce risk and cost of bids screening.

Accountability & Transparency

The Innobid portal incorporates citizens in monitoring the procurement process to foster a culture of accountability, transparency and trust.

Bid Anomaly Detection

The Innobid system leverages AI and Machine Learning to detect and flag anomalies in the bids submitted to predict and combat corruption before it happens.

Secure Bidding

End-to-end encrypted bidding process ensuring maximum security.

Real-time Updates

Get instant notifications on bid status and tender updates.

Vendor Management

Efficient vendor registration and management system.

Founding Team

The passionate individuals driving Innobid's mission to create inclusive and transparent procurement systems that empower women and youth entrepreneurs.

Eliud Luutsa - CEO
CEO

Eliud Luutsa

Visionary leader driving Innobid's mission to create inclusive procurement systems. Passionate about leveraging technology to address disparities and empower women and youth entrepreneurs in the global commerce ecosystem.

Wilbard Kangwiya - COO
COO

Wilbard Kangwiya

Strategic operations leader focused on scaling Innobid's impact. Dedicated to building sustainable business models that create pathways for equitable distribution of government and private sector contracts.

Rachel Oyugi - Technology Lead
Technology Lead

Rachel Oyugi

Technical architect driving innovation in our e-procurement platform. Expert in AI and machine learning solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency in procurement processes.

Rejoice Amutenya - Communications Lead
Communications Lead

Rejoice Amutenya

Strategic communicator building bridges between technology and social impact. Focused on amplifying the voices of women and youth changemakers in the procurement ecosystem.

Maria Kauhondamwa - Marketing Lead
Marketing Lead

Maria Kauhondamwa

Data-driven analyst optimizing procurement systems for maximum impact. Specialized in process simplification and providing relevant information to empower entrepreneurs.

Join Our Mission

Ready to be part of the movement to create more inclusive and transparent procurement systems?

News & Updates

Stay updated with the latest news, press releases, and developments from Innobid as we work to create more inclusive and transparent procurement systems.

Press Release
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FasterCapital Backs Innobid's AI-Powered E-Procurement Solution to Boost Market AccessFasterCapital Backs Innobid's AI-Powered E-Procurement Solution to Boost Market Access
July 6, 2025
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Innobid Press Release

Innobid, a pioneering AI-enabled e-procurement tech startup focused on enhancing transparency and equity in procurement, today announced a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This collaboration aims to accelerate Innobid's market entry and scale its innovative solution across government, private, and global development sectors.

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Young entrepreneurs tackle corruption in KenyaYoung entrepreneurs tackle corruption in Kenya
November 20, 2024
Ye! Community
International Trade Center's Ye! Community

A feature article highlighting how young entrepreneurs, including Innobid's founders, are leveraging technology to combat corruption in procurement processes across Kenya.

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How might we improve the chances of women and youth entrepreneurial success through access to procurement?How might we improve the chances of women and youth entrepreneurial success through access to procurement?
February 18, 2025
Accountability Lab
Accountability Lab

Accountability Lab spotlights Innobid's role in leveling the playing field for women and youth entrepreneurs navigating public procurement.

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Innobid Wins the HackCorruption Hackathon to Secure Pre-Seed FundingInnobid Wins the HackCorruption Hackathon to Secure Pre-Seed Funding
July 20, 2022
Accountability Lab
Accountability Lab

Innobid emerged as one of the winning teams at the HackCorruption hackathon in Johannesburg, South Africa, securing project funding, continued training, mentorship, and an invitation to the HackCorruption Boot Camp. The team's e-procurement solution leverages AI and machine learning to detect and flag anomalies in procurement processes.

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Innobid Selected for the Africa Tech Summit 2026 Investment ShowcaseInnobid Selected for the Africa Tech Summit 2026 Investment Showcase
January 14, 2026
TechCabal
TechCabal

Innobid has been selected as one of 12 investor-ready ventures to showcase at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 Investment Showcase. The company, which leverages AI to democratize access to procurement opportunities for marginalized entrepreneurs in Kenya, will present alongside other innovative African startups spanning payments, Web3, EdTech, climatetech, and healthtech sectors.

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Innobid is real and is moving the needle on inclusive procurement in AfricaInnobid is real and is moving the needle on inclusive procurement in Africa
January 22, 2025
Africa Founders Notebook
Africa Founders Notebook

Africa Founders Notebook shares how Innobid is transforming procurement access for MSMEs across the continent.

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How Innobid is using AI to democratize global procurementHow Innobid is using AI to democratize global procurement
March 4, 2025
Journey to You
Journey to You

Journey to You highlights Innobid's strategic growth and AI-driven approach to inclusive procurement.

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Eliud Luutsa: Turning Loneliness into a Movement for Kenya's EntrepreneursEliud Luutsa: Turning Loneliness into a Movement for Kenya's Entrepreneurs
December 11, 2025
Ye! Community
International Trade Center's Ye! Community

A feature story on Innobid's CEO Eliud Luutsa and his journey of transforming personal challenges into a movement that empowers Kenya's entrepreneurs through innovative procurement solutions.

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Our Services

When we are not busy building tech solutions, we are doing the following

AI Powered Platform

AI Powered e-Procurement Platform

The core system intelligently matches businesses with suitable procurement opportunities and conducts comprehensive bid analysis to save procurement officials time and resources.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building and Advocacy

We equip MSMEs with the essential skills, knowledge, and tools needed to successfully compete for procurement contracts as we champion inclusive procurement practices to create awareness and drive policy discussions.

Business Financing

Business Financing

We link MSMEs to financial service providers for procurement and general business financing.

Our Partners

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FasterCapital

Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partner

Global venture builder and online incubator supporting startups with tech development, funding, and business growth across diverse industries.

"Your tech co-founder and funding partner, anywhere, anytime."

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AccountabilityLab

Strategic Partner

Empowering youth and communities to drive transparency, accountability, and open governance through innovation and collaboration.

"Building integrity. Inspiring change."

Contact Us

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Park Place Business Center, 2nd Avenue
Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya

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