KIEP 250+ is part of the larger Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) whose aim is to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms. The programme seeks to support business improvement initiatives of 250 (or more) eligible SMEs through enhancing their managerial and technical skills as well as their access to and use of technology, in order to significantly increase their competitiveness. Shortlisted SMEs accepted into KIEP 250+ will receive an integrated package of diagnostic and advisory services plus financial support to address identified gaps in order to strengthen their innovation, upgrade processes, increase use of technology and promote market linkages.