Susan Wanjiku W.

Innovation & Investment Fund Manager - GIZ Project Spark

Susan Wanjiku W. is a dynamic innovation and investment professional currently serving as the Innovation & Investment Fund Manager at Project Spark, a flagship initiative of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit). With a strong background in venture support, early-stage investment, and ecosystem development, she plays a pivotal role in catalyzing inclusive innovation across Africa.
At Project Spark, she oversees strategic funding and capacity-building interventions designed to accelerate scalable solutions by local entrepreneurs and startups. Her work bridges the gap between capital and impact, ensuring that innovative ventures are not only financially supported but also primed for long-term growth and systemic change. Susan brings over a decade of experience working at the intersection of development cooperation, entrepreneurship, and private sector engagement. She is passionate about unlocking sustainable business models that drive social and economic transformation, particularly those led by African innovators.