AIT Swiss-Africa
Alumni Meeting 2024

Celebration of 10+ years of Swiss (South) African AIT Program

2024 will give us the opportunity to celebrate 10+ years of joint university – entrepreneurship action. With start-up companies selected along these years and many of them operating successfully today, we will celebrate with our alumni and our partners in November in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Register today to enjoy the conference live online.

Why Attend?
Global Networking: Meet companies and innovation leaders from South Africa, Nigeria and Rwanda.
Inspiring Keynotes: Gain insights from industry leaders like Dr. McLean Sibanda and Jordi Montserrat on scaling startups and the power of networks.
Dynamic Discussions: Listen to panel discussions and round tables covering topics like startup growth, market access, investor readiness and internationalization.

Be part of this milestone event, dedicated to sharing knowledge and creating networks.

Event Details:
📅 Date: November 20–21, 2024
🌐 Location: Join virtually!

Have a look at the program and register now!

Starting with a Swiss – South African approach, the program and its focus on initiating and strengthening collaboration in research and innovation has grown into a multinational venture involving Switzerland and South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana.

Funded on the Swiss side by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) since 2007 participating countries have been contributing in-cash and in-kind to the successful development of this program. Strong partners emerged as the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in South Africa, the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) of Universities South Africa (USAf), Ministries, Embassies, Universities, private sector stakeholders. They all have been contributing in an important way to take this program to the level at which we can enjoy it today.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you at the AIT Swiss-Africa Alumni Meeting 2024!

Read more about 10 years of the Swiss-South Africa Joint Research Program (SSAJRP).
SSAJRP 2008 – 2018


Webinar Series “Challenges of Growth” 2023 – 2024

You will find the announcement of our upcoming preparation webinars for the AIT Swiss-Africa Alumni Meeting. Check out our next webinar on Monday 30th September 2024, 12:00 – 13:00 CEST:

Webinar Series “Challenges of Growth” 2023 – 2024 – SARECO


Interviews with our AIT Start-Up Companies

Read the key messages about the journey of our prominent AIT companies:

Interviews with our AIT Start-Up Companies – SARECO


Interactive Map

Take a look at the companies that joined the AIT Swiss-Africa Program in the last 10+ years.

On this Interactive Map you can find out more about the successful companies.


Global Enterprise Monitor: Exploratory Kick-off in Western Africa

The grant request helped to support a Swiss-Western African scientific workshop at the University of Ouagadougou 2, Burkina Faso, in spring 2015 for 3 full days. The scientific workshop was intended to gather Swiss scientists and Western African scie…

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Last Modification: 5. November 2024

Octoco

Octoco is a technology-driven company specializing in comprehensive engineering services, including software development, hardware engineering, and CTO support. They focus on delivering tailored solutions that address client challenges through innova…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Thekga Movement (Pty ) Ltd

Thekga Movement is a South African collective dedicated to creating eco-friendly products using alien invasive plant fibers, primarily water hyacinth.  Inspired by nature and committed to community development, their hand-woven crafts are made by tal…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Spinetector

Spinetector Safety Vest is an upper body mining safety costume designed to reduce the force of impact caused by rockfalls and heavy machinery on the spinal cord and rib section. Sello Malinga participated in the program 2019.

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Bliss Herbals

Bliss Herbals is a dynamic force for transformation and healing. Vida combines her medical knowledge of the human body, holistic healing philosophy, clinical experience in homoeopathy, interest in eco-therapy, passion for grassroots empowerment, spir…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

FMSI

FMSI is an active participant in the Blue Bioeconomy Pact, a national initiative aimed at reindustrializing Portuguese industries through the integration of Blue Biotech Solutions. Our mission is to empower small and large companies to adopt innovati…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

911 Response24 (Rapid Response)

911 Response24 offers an innovative SaaS platform designed to enhance emergency, security, high-risk journey management, and on-demand response services. With a core focus on delivering scalable, customisable solutions, Response24 empowers first resp…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Ruth .K & Co. Advocates

Ruth.K & Co. Advocates is a law firm dedicated to delivering excellence in legal services. Ruth.K & Co. Advocates prides itself on being innovative, responsive, and highly skilled, with the capacity and technical expertise to provide practica…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Inocul8 – Inoculated, Protected, Safe.

Inocul8 offers comprehensive vaccination and preventive health services, providing tailored healthcare solutions for individuals and organizations. Inocul8 focuses on stopping infectious diseases before they occur, with services that include vaccinat…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Excel At Uni Pty Ltd (ex Headboy Industries)

Excel@Uni provides digital tools for funders of students pursuing further education and training, allowing for the recruitment and weekly tracking of academic performance. Their clients utilize insights to identify at-risk students and manage their d…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Bladesight

Bladesight focuses on solutions for turbomachinery blade vibration monitoring, offering advanced technology such as the Kraken X4 data acquisition system. Their innovative platform allows for precise Blade Tip Timing (BTT) measurements and supports t…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

ScrubBill

ScrubBill provides a seamless shipping solution through ScrubBill, integrating eCommerce stores with local courier partners. Their platform simplifies logistics by auto-validating address data, generating SmartWaybills™, and managing order fulfillmen…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Capitol Hill Consulting

Capitol Hill Consulting develops accessible Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to streamline high-volume, low-complexity tasks. By offering no-code, customizable bots, Automize enables businesses to automate repetitive processes, boosting pro…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Farateq (Pty) Ltd

Farateq is developing a renewable electricity generation technology. Jan Jooste participated in the program 2016.

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Cape Town Mead Company

The Cape Town Mead Company rediscovers the world’s oldest fermented beverage at The Cape Town Meadery, blending ancient African traditions with contemporary twists to breathe new life into mead. Inspired by Africa’s vibrant landscapes and deep-rooted…

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Last Modification: 1. November 2024

Township Cannabis Incubator

Township Cannabis Incubator (TCI), established in 2023 and funded by the Department of Small Business Development through SEDA, supports Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) focusing on medicinal cannabis products, cosmetics, and biomaterials…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Right Lamp Shine Group Ltd

Right Lamp Shine Group (RLSG Ltd) is a university startup based in Rwanda that focuses on innovations in renewable energy. The company has developed a patented automatic changeover switch that prioritizes solar energy while using other sources as bac…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

AgriViro

AgriViro pioneers biopesticide development, specializing in bacteria- and virus-based solutions. With expertise in novel active ingredients, unique formulations, and advanced manufacturing, AgriViro offers an effective portfolio targeting a wide rang…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Umbalabala International

Umbalabala International is an innovative EdTech startup dedicated to enhancing the quality of K-12 education. They focus on gamifying learning experiences, particularly in Mathematics, Literacy, and Coding, using creative solutions that incorporate…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Vambo AI

Vambo AI is a cutting-edge language technology company specializing in multilingual generative AI solutions for translation, transcription, content creation, and localization. As part of its mission, Vambo Academy, a South African startup, provides i…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

chiweto

chiweto helps farmers to have better farming practices through inclusive and innovative e-extension and digital livestock insurance solutions for profitable farming while supporting development partners data needs. Chiweto services facilitate deliver…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Ambani Africa

Ambani Africa is an award-winning South African EdTech company that specializes in educational products and services. They are a culture-centric and future-facing technology company that offers engaging solutions for the benefit of learners, parents,…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Maichatron

Maichatron (PTY) Ltd; a multi-award- winning Tech & Engineering company that was established to innovate Africa with fourth industrial revolution skills and services. The company has previously empowered communities with skills such as 3D Printin…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

C2LS Business Consulting

C2LS Consulting specializes in sustainable business strategy, leadership, business model innovation and executive coaching. We provide comprehensive solutions to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic and interconnected business landscape. With…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

BioPher

BioPher (Pty) Ltd was established in 2008 to market and distribute AnnGro®, a product based on the Pheroid® Platform Technology (patented by the North West University), which has the ability to improve the uptake of inorganic fertilizer by plants.  I…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Probipher

Probipher is a South African biotech company focused on the research and development of microbial additives for the agricultural industry. Committed to advancing sustainable agriculture, Probipher leverages the power of microorganisms to create innov…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Ceiling in a can

Ceiling in a Can is a patented, low-cost, DIY insulating ceiling solution designed for small houses and shacks. The product is easy to transport, manufactured on-site by local entrepreneurs, and costs half the price of competing products. It provides…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

TokaBio

TokaBio has two divisions; Animal Health Group that is interested in developing diagnostics products to facilitate export of livestock. Furthermore, TokaBio offers laboratory routine diagnosis of animal diseases and training for Animal Health. The hu…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

Antrum Biotech

Antrum Biotech develops advanced infectious disease diagnostics, specializing in Tuberculosis (TB). With over a decade of experience, they focus on creating niche tests, including the IRISA-TB™ test for extra-pulmonary TB. As a recognized leader in h…

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Last Modification: 21. October 2024

LolaGreen

Lola Green, a Cape Town based startup, converts waste products into sustainable construction materials. They use plastic waste, solid industrial waste and additives to synthesize construction products. They are currently piloting bricks, which are mo…

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Last Modification: 8. October 2024

Trail

Trail is a Nigeria-based ed-tech startup that offers an intelligent digital platform for enterprise upskilling. The platform tracks learning progress, identifies skill gaps, and manages training centrally, significantly enhancing effectiveness. Trail…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Zaio

Zaio, a South African startup company, offers an Online Learning Management System (LMS) with various learning journeys in coding education. Zaio also creates and delivers customized learning programs for companies to upskill their employees or aid t…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Algaeholix (Pty) Ltd

Algaeholix manufactures microalgae biomass and extract astaxanthin and beta-carotene from different species and supply these as antioxidants. Algaeholix also cultivates Chlorella species as a purified plant-based protein product. Algaeholix aim to co…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

TY-DAMI ENERGY RESOURCES

TY-DAMI ENERGY RESOURCES is a Climate Tech startup revolutionizing refrigeration with innovative carbon capture technology. They develop refrigerators that provide up to 7 days of cooling without batteries, using captured CO2 as a refrigerant. Additi…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Lenokids (Pty) Ltd

LenoKids is an innovative Gamified English Learning platform that addresses the problem of limited access to quality educational resources for young children. Our AI-Driven WhatsApp Chatbot platform offers interactive classes, games, storytelling, an…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Evet Africa

Evet Africa offers an AI-powered diagnostic app that detects livestock diseases using images and historical data, providing real-time treatment recommendations to farmers and veterinarians. In regions with severe veterinary shortages, such as Nigeria…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Global Health Biotech

Global Health Biotech specializes in natural treatments for musculoskeletal issues. They offer La-Africa Soother (LAS), a natural anti-inflammatory ointment for muscle and joint pain, and Plant-Based Morphogenetic Factor Implants (PBMF) for bone and…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Loopa Ltd

Loopa is a pioneering climate tech startup dedicated to creating a cleaner and smarter Africa. Founded in 2023 through the Jasiri Talent Investor Program in Kigali, Rwanda, they leverage IoT technology to optimize the conversion of food waste and agr…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Nanosene (Pty) Ltd

Nanosene (Pty) Ltd is Africa’s first bespoke polymer supplier, specializing in the development and production of amphiphilic polymers that isolate molecular drug targets. This innovative technology revolutionizes medicine by enabling researchers and…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Medsol AI Solutions

Medsol AI Solutions offers an artificial intelligence solution for diagnostic imaging with a patient-centered outcome. Various AI systems with user-friendly, automated systems for radiologists/specialists of various fields, with an associated patient…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Iraka Biotech (Pty) Ltd

Iraka Biotech is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative One Health Solutions for animals. Our AI-driven portable photonic bioreactor produces high-quality, whole-cell inactivated vaccines on-site, providing rapid defense against i…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

Newform Foods

Newform Foods is leveraging a continent-spanning research and development network to help food producers, retailers, and business owners develop and scale cultivated animal products at a significantly lower cost than the industry norm. They represent…

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Last Modification: 9. September 2024

De Novo Foodlabs

De Novo Foodlabs is a cutting-edge biotech start-up that is transforming the nutrition industry. Through the utilisation of microbial fermentation, De Novo’s technology platform enables the production of nutrients that were traditionally unsustainabl…

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Last Modification: 27. August 2024

Urobo Biotech

Urobo Biotech is a sustainability-oriented company that is focused on providing innovative solutions to the rise in bioplastic waste. Their technologies enable waste management companies to produce valuable fuels and chemicals from bioplastic waste e…

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Last Modification: 27. August 2024

Raphta

Raphta is dedicated to transforming society by powering physical infrastructure and becoming the digital backbone. Their mission is to provide a single source of truth, prediction, and control for infrastructure assets and environments. Raphta’s flag…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Impulse Biomedical

Impulse Biomedical is a start-up based in Cape Town focused on developing affordable and consumer-driven medical devices. Committed to the belief that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, they address gaps in universal healthcare acce…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

SmartBlade (Pty) Ltd

SmartBlade offers an innovative, cost-effective solution for managing difficult airways. Combining smartphone technology with video laryngoscopy, it allows clinicians of varying skill levels to perform intubations efficiently. Features include suctio…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Whoosh Innovations (Pty) ltd

Whoosh Innovations (Pty) Ltd is a payment solutions company offering a versatile payment gateway service. They enable merchants to process transactions via a web portal and mobile app, supporting VISA, MasterCard, and American Express networks. Speci…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Agri-Extracts

Agri-Extracts is a startup manufacturing company based at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. They are part of an applied research institute called Innoventon. Driven by a passion for the environment and natural solutions, they…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Cognitive Systems

Cognitive Systems, the Artificial Mind Engine (AME) is a next-generation cognitive analytics platform for IoT and Big Data. Launched in 2014, AME offers real-time data analysis and has refined its Big Data Predictive Analysis tool, winning an Augment…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Neo Grow

Neo Grow is an innovative company transforming the waste management and recycling industry with proprietary software designed for both customers and businesses. Our data-driven, on-demand recyclable waste management service optimizes waste collection…

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Last Modification: 30. July 2024

Glonation PtyLtd

Glonation is an innovative cosmetic manufacturing company. Our business model is to develop personalized skin care by combining artificial intelligence, data, and academic research in skin care ingredients in Africa. Lerato Mothapo, Director, partici…

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Farosian

In the company Farosian are digital specialists with an innovative edge, offering partners insightful social and digital data for stronger decision-making. They provide comprehensive social media screening and audit reports, along with tailored polic…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

Kusini Water

Kusini Water is a social enterprise dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water across Africa. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes nanotechnology and locally sourced macadamia nut shells to build innovative water treatment systems. These m…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

PRD LOGICAL SOLUTIONS (PTY)LTD

PRD LOGICAL SOLUTIONS (PTY)LTD is an award-winning company specializing in innovative medical equipment for individuals with disabilities. Their flagship product, the PARA-TUBE, is a retrofitting seating solution with an integrated toilet, designed t…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

AET AFRICA

AET AFRICA is a Cleantech Innovation company dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency in water heating and promoting a circular economy. They focus on innovative retrofit solutions for water heating and cooling systems, serving both commercial and re…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

Onyx Media Tech / Onyx Display Media

Onyx Media Tech, founded in 2012, is a leader in media technology, known for its global reach and extensive list of blue-chip clients. They excel in innovation and continually invest in research and development to stay at the forefront of the industr…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

SETTEC Mining and Industrial Solutions

Settec Mining and Industrial Solutions is a privately owned BEE company with its main purpose developing and commercializing innovative technology. Its first technology is the Settled Bed Detector (SBD). The company’s business focus is the provision…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

Chemical Process Technologies (CPT)

Chemical Process Technologies (CPT) is an innovative chemical synthesis company specializing in competitive organic synthesis routes. CPT synthesizes fine chemicals and formulates a range of end-user products, including animal health products and pha…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

Balancell

Balancell is an innovative technology company specializing in ‘smart’ batteries that manage and protect themselves while providing remote usage and condition reports. With over two decades of development, Balancell is set to enhance renewable energy…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

MABU Casing Soils / MABU SUBSTRATES (Pty) Ltd

MABU Casing Soils specializes in eco-friendly mushroom casing soil made from sugarcane pith, a byproduct of SAPPI’s bagasse paper-making process in KwaDukuza, KZN. This 100% natural substrate, patented in South Africa and several other countries, off…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

HealthCloud, part of Alula Technologies

HealthCloud, part of Alula Technologies is a technology group providing solutions to life and health insurance companies. Providing world-class technology solutions that enhance decision making in key business processes, as well as digitally improvin…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

PowerOptimal

PowerOptimal, founded in 2014, is a leader in sustainable, smart energy solutions, specializing in hot water. Their South African technology platform has over 10 years of successful installations. Their engineers, with over 60 years of combined exper…

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Last Modification: 29. July 2024

Portia M Skin Solutions Pty Ltd

Portia M is an award-winning cosmetic brand that specializes in skin care solutions. Their products are recommended for stretch marks, uneven skin tone, oily, dehydrated, and acne-prone skin. Portia M began with just one product in 2011 and now offer…

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Last Modification: 23. July 2024

Loretz & Associates

Loretz & Associates are a unique, multidisciplinary consulting firm that offers a full, comprehensive, and all-round consulting service in the built environment. Their family firm was founded in 2009. They strive to manage their business on sound…

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Last Modification: 23. July 2024

Boost Mechanics

Boost Mechanics, founded by Ipeleng Mathebula in 2014, is a South African-based hardware technology start-up specializing in automotive solutions. The company aims to tackle skyrocketing fuel costs by designing high-efficiency turbochargers that sign…

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Last Modification: 22. July 2024

Senso

The product of Senso addresses a deaf person’s inability to hear critical sounds by converting them into vibrations and color-coded LED lights on a wrist wearable. It uses four sensors, colored blue, green, yellow, and red, to detect sounds and alert…

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Last Modification: 22. July 2024

Khepri Biosciences

Khepri Biosciences, established in 2012, is an award-winning bioconversion company based in South Africa. They were born out of the need to address the environmental effects of eutrophication of river systems caused by agricultural runoff. This pollu…

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Last Modification: 22. July 2024

Custos

Custos is the world’s first company to use blockchain technology to combat digital piracy. Founded in 2013 from the MIH Media Lab at Stellenbosch University, Custos Media Technologies leverages a multidisciplinary team’s expertise in signal processin…

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Last Modification: 19. July 2024

CSR-AFRICA

CSR-AFRICA is dedicated to delivering high-quality news, information, and education on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from Africa. Their aim is to be the definitive reference on CSR across the continent. They value reader satisfaction, origina…

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Last Modification: 19. July 2024

Azimuth

Azimuth uses satellite data for surface monitoring. It is a system used to monitor small-scale movements of the Earth’s surface through satellite imaging technology. It provides early warning of surface instabilities, thereby minimising human health…

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Last Modification: 19. July 2024

K-Squared Group PTY LTD

K Squared Group is a full-service communications agency that provides support in Public Relations, Social Media, Creative, Project Management, and more. We believe that every client deserves a partner who is a true extension of your business. From da…

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Last Modification: 19. July 2024

MARTI TB Diagnostics

MARTI TB Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd, a venture of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, is dedicated to revolutionizing global tuberculosis diagnostics. Their mission is to save lives by introducing the MARTI point-of-care diagnostic, which eliminates…

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Last Modification: 18. July 2024

Touch Prosthetics

Touch Prosthetics is a pioneering leader in prosthetic hand development in Africa, committed to advancing the field and improving accessibility to prosthetic technology through our flagship project, The Touch Hand. By sponsoring our innovative soluti…

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Last Modification: 18. July 2024

BioDx

Biodx is a South African R&D company pioneering sustainable antimicrobial technologies using natural citrus extracts. Our products offer non-corrosive, biodegradable solutions with a 99.9% bacteria kill rate, free from chlorine, alcohol, or forma…

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Last Modification: 12. July 2024

SmartSpot Quality

SmartSpot Quality, founded in 2010 as a research program at the University of Witwatersrand, has evolved into a leading South African private company. Specializing in molecular testing controls, SmartSpot meets the stringent quality needs of TB molec…

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Last Modification: 12. July 2024

AzarGen Biotechnologies

AzarGen, a biotechnology company in Stellenbosch, South Africa, develops recombinant human surfactant protein-B for respiratory diseases and a plant-made CD20-binding monoclonal antibody for autoimmune diseases using genetic engineering and synthetic…

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Last Modification: 12. July 2024

Agreenco

Agreenco provides innovative mine rehabilitation and environmental improvement services, transforming environmental liabilities into assets for the benefit of all stakeholders. We specialize in mine rehabilitation, tailings challenges, dust control,…

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Last Modification: 12. July 2024

SteriLux

SteriLux is driven by innovation, sustainability, and ambition. We’ve developed an innovative sterilization system meeting the highest medical standards, combining Swiss quality with innovation to transform healthcare infection control. Inspired by o…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

Sensars

Sensars is revolutionizing neuromodulation with intra-nerve micro-technology. They’ve developed SENSY, an implantable neurostimulator based on intra-nerve stimulation, uniquely designed to effectively treat chronic foot and hand pain. SENSY boasts a…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

Seervision

Seervision develops AI-powered camera automation software for high-impact spaces. Their Seervision Suite automates PTZ camera control for applications like videoconferencing, lecture capturing, and keynote presentations. Seervision’s AI-powered syste…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

flowbone SA

flowbone SA provides an injectable “bone-seeding” gel to locally strengthen fragile bones. The gel promotes the body’s own mineral deposition, turning into strong, viable bone without foreign materials or interfering with bone vascularization. This m…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

AgroSustain

AgroSustain offers a one-stop-shop solution for biological plant protection, aiming to reduce food waste and support organic food production with farm-to-fork solutions like biological fungicides and coatings. They have developed a range of plant-der…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

FenX

FenX addresses the gap in the expanding market for thermal and acoustic insulation materials with our innovative porous inorganic bricks and panels made from waste materials. These products boast unparalleled insulation capabilities and an exceptiona…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

IDUN Technologies

IDUN Technologies is a neurotech Start Up and our vision is to create a more connected and empathetic world using in-ear EEGs. Our Guardian brain analytics platform is a Brain-computer Interface that provides real time measurements of neuromarkers, e…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

Giotto.ai

Giotto.ai is a Swiss-based company revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence by pioneering the fusion of machine learning with algebraic topology and geometric algebra. This approach enhances the robustness, interpretability, and cognitive…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

Gilytics

Gilytics help energy and engineering companies find optimal routes for powerlines and other linear infrastructure in seconds, saving time and money with better data and visuals. Their vision is to set the global standard for linear infrastructure pla…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

MeduSoil

MeduSoil Ltd, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Vaud, Switzerland, was established in 2020. Specializing in bio-minerals, MeduSoil manufactures and commercializes mineral binding agents for earthworks, special founda…

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Last Modification: 11. July 2024

Oxara

The construction industry faces challenges like resource scarcity, especially sand, high CO2 emissions from cement production, and increasing demand for affordable housing. Billions of tons of excavation materials are landfilled annually, occupying s…

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Last Modification: 6. June 2024

Thinkmilk

Thinkmilk is an innovative, low-cost milking process using sensors to bring traceability to the dairy industry. It qualifies milk in real time based on yield, somatic cell count, and antibiotics, detecting diseases during milking to prevent epidemics…

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Last Modification: 6. June 2024

Alver Golden Chlorella SA

Alver appeals to all who are committed to responsible consumption. Our diverse product range, from high protein pasta, to protein powders and food supplements, all contain Golden Chlorella microalgae and are free from additives. Our goal is to improv…

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Last Modification: 26. April 2024

Caulys

Caulys Farms offers intelligent vertical vegetable gardens designed to grow fresh, high-quality produce year-round directly on-site, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Caulys Pro provides a simple solution for large-scale production within esta…

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Last Modification: 26. April 2024

Droople

Droople is a B2B Swiss cleantech building the Water Intelligence Platform to the World. We accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices, promote the integration of water conservation systems, and educate the value of this essential resource with…

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Last Modification: 26. April 2024

Hemolytics

Hemolytics help to diagnose Malaria – Malaria Elimination is driven by the urgent need to eradicate the life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. Effective diagnostics are crucial, enabling the detect…

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Last Modification: 26. April 2024

ZPOS

Zpos, based in Lusaka, is a tech company with a grand vision: they aim to streamline business operations for every trader in Africa, regardless of their size. They believe managing a shop shouldn’t be overwhelming and that tracking profits should be…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

Findworka

Findworka began in 2016 as an online marketplace connecting users with freelance experts in Africa. Evolving into a platform for digital services, it now specializes in recruiting pre-vetted tech talents and developing custom software products for am…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

mfarmPay

mfarmPay leverages farm parcels, climate metrics, and satellite imagery to de-risk and enable financing for low-resourced smallholder farmers across Africa. Their streamlined digital finance platform combines data and resources to offer efficient fin…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

M-Shamba

M-shamba digital platform supports digital learning on agronomy, regenerative agriculture and food safety to the farmers through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service, USSD and interactive SMS. The platform uses data to match demand from the m…

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Hi-D Imaging

Hi-D Imaging Cardiovascular Suite is a platform that revolutionizes medical imaging processing to inform pre-procedural planning for the treatment of structural heart diseases. The Imaging Suite combines state-of-the-art technologies such as deep lea…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

hiLyte

hiLyte provide clean and affordable lighting and phone-charging services to their end-customers in rural communities. They do this by working with agents on the ground who are commonly shopkeepers. Solar panels, hiLyte charging boxes, and hiLyte cube…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

Syntherion

Syntherion is a B2B software company based on a project sponsored by the Swiss National Fund (SNF), Innosuisse, and Venture Lab, using Machine Learning to enable real-time risk management in a complex world (AI-based risk management software). Christ…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

xFarm

xFarm Technologies is a tech company focused on the digitisation of the agri-food sector, providing innovative tools that can support farmers and stakeholders in the management of their businesses. It offers apps for farm management, connected sensor…

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Last Modification: 25. April 2024

Securaxis SA

Securaxis turns sound into actionable insights for monitoring and exploitation of urban sound to improve cities’ operations while saving money and to answer citizens’ worries about privacy and sustainability. By combining acoustic, AI and IoT, we pro…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

ETrash2Cash

About Us eTrash2Cash (eT2C Company Nigeria) is the first of its kind social enterprise in northern Nigeria, which embodies the use of technology to solve environmental problems in the low-income communities. Its web, mobile app and SMS platform helps…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

HerHealth Uganda

HerHealth Uganda provide communities with health education and continuous advocacy to empower them to monitor, manage and be more aware of their health conditions through affordable alternatives. They create affordable health care alternatives using…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

Tyncbest Biotechnology

About Us: Tyncbest Biotechnology is established primarily for the research and product developments of medical devices. At the heart of this company, the product development of devices is accomplished by invention and simplified by innovation. Proble…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

TyphGen

Why a test for typhoid fever • TyphGen – a rapid test for typhoid fever, 20 million cases of typhoid fever are registered annually. Majority of the cases involve children from low-income countries. • Contributes 36% of all fever-related illnesses in…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

Aventura.aero

Aventura.aero has revolutionized aviation with the world’s first heavy-duty gyrocopter, designed to excel in challenging climates. Its modular construction meets present and future needs for surveillance, disaster relief, and transportation, providin…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

CommoChain

CommoChain, a platform that brings blockchain to commodity trading, is a Swiss FinTech/CommoTech company based in Geneva. They help companies involved in the international trade of raw materials to increase operational efficiency now and in the futur…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

CosKin

CosKin, a Swiss company, specializes in developing a cutting-edge skin analysis device using multispectral technology, particularly catering to the cosmetics industry. Their mission is to provide skin analysis services tailored to individual skin nee…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

enable | digital

enable|digital developed IT solutions for fast growing companies in emerging markets. They also provided IT advisory and implementation services to companies that provide essential products and services to their customers. enable|digital has enabled…

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Last Modification: 19. April 2024

MPower Ventures

MPower is a climate and fintech start-up that revolutionizes energy access by providing small and medium-scale solar energy infrastructure in developing countries. Using a B2B model that combines hardware, software, and financing solutions, we transf…

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Last Modification: 18. April 2024

anavo medical

The innovative approach from anavo medical tackles the persistent challenge of chronic wounds in modern medicine, exacerbated by conditions like diabetes and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Through collaboration with experts at ETH Zurich…

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Last Modification: 18. April 2024

breathe medical

The “breathe” ventilator is a transport ventilator which intuitive design and robustness to harsh environmental conditions enable doctors to use it with confidence in any circumstances. They provide tailored, easy-to-use, and affordable healthcare so…

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Last Modification: 18. April 2024

Diaxxo

Diaxxo AG, founded in 2020, is a spin-off of the Functional Materials Laboratory (FML) of ETH Zürich. They envision a future where precise and reliable diagnostics can be accessed anywhere by anyone. They believe that thanks to their Point-Of-Care PC…

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Last Modification: 18. April 2024

Ennos

ennos is a Swiss company comprising an interdisciplinary team of experienced engineers and marketing experts, founded in 2016 as a spin-off of Berne University of Applied Sciences. Their commitment lies in developing affordable pumping technologies t…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Testmate Health

Testmate Health, an early-stage healthcare startup, is dedicated to providing low-cost, high-quality, and accurate at-home self-testing solutions. Combining expertise in sexual health and diagnostics, the team is committed to realizing our mission of…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Synature

Synature is a Swiss based startup with the goal of reducing conflicts between animals and humans. Our team is developing an acoustic monitoring technology capable of mapping the location and health of biodiversity without interfering with the ecosyst…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Gaia Tech AG

Gaia Tech, an emerging ETH Spin-off company resulting from the research project ‘Phenoliva,’ financed by EIT Food and hosted at ETH Zurich, specializes in decentralized treatment and valorization of agricultural side-streams. Leveraging proprietary e…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Perovskia Solar AG

PEROVSKIA, a cleantech startup, specializes in customizable perovskite solar cells and has developed digital printing technology to fabricate design-free cells. By enabling solar cells to be tailored around products rather than the other way around,…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Onescope / Pneumoscope

Onescope, a Swiss-based company, revolutionizes the diagnosis and risk stratification of respiratory diseases with an intelligent digital stethoscope, powered by artificial intelligence, designed to automate the evaluation of lung disease. The projec…

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

Gugu

Gugu, an international award-winning South African-based connectivity, digital, and clean energy startup, provides people in townships and villages affordable electricity through the Gugu Energy System (uGES). The founder and CEO is Nkanyiso Madlala….

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Last Modification: 12. April 2024

SWOXID

SWOXID, revolutionizing water and air purification, specializes in a light-sterilizable nanoporous filter technology. Utilizing an innovative aerogel composite filter activated by solar irradiation, it effectively eliminates biological contaminants i…

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Last Modification: 24. November 2023

HR Tech Ventures

HR Tech Ventures, positioned at the intersection of Business and HR strategy, offers tailored methods and tools for skill and persona development, acting as a crucial catalyst for success in dynamic companies. Specializing in personalized talent and…

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Last Modification: 24. November 2023

AgFlow

AgFlow, headquartered in Geneva, at the heart of the commodities industry, is a leading agribusiness market intelligence provider. The company’s comprehensive price discovery, supply & demand, and freight features offer smart and actionable insig…

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Last Modification: 24. November 2023

e-traid gmbh

e-traid gmbh facilitates global market access for SMEs through e-commerce, offering services that range from onboarding to shipping coordination. With a focus on key B2C marketplaces, the clientele includes private and public export development organ…

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Last Modification: 24. November 2023

4bridges GmbH

4bridges is a company based in St. Gallen. The holding company 4cash enhances micropayments with cryptocurrencies, focusing on B2B. Through the subsidiary 4bridges, they provide a seamless API, enabling retail customers to pay in bitcoin, with the re…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

SmartBreed GmbH

SmartBreed revolutionizes insect breeding with on-site solutions. Dedicated to making insect advantages accessible to all, they provide stackable, fully automatic breeding boxes for cost-effective, resource-efficient, and hygienic insect breeding. Th…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

Evodrop AG

Evodrop AG from Zurich specializes in delivering water solutions that address a wide range of concerns, ensuring access to clean, healthy water for individuals, animals, and plants. The innovations cover diverse settings, including homes, workplaces,…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

MEDICUD

MEDICUD, a company based in Lausanne, pioneers innovation in wound healing with a non-powered vacuum-assisted closure device. The focus is on developing and marketing a cost-effective mechanically powered pump, offering a sustainable alternative to t…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

Risklick

Risklick, a company based in Bern, pioneers AI solutions for clinical trial risk analysis. The data-driven tool empowers biopharma companies, CROs, and hospitals to identify similar trials and assess risks early in protocol design. With a focus on re…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

Igugu Clean Tech

Igugu Clean Tech is a South African startup company that aims to produce biodiesel from nicotine-free tobacco plants for a cleaner, more environmentally friendly option than traditional diesel. The founder is Ms Zinhle Ngidi. Winner of the AIT-SASBI…

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Last Modification: 23. November 2023

Inqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd.

DNA Synthesis and Sequencing African high-tech helps shaping life science, health, food and agriculture in Africa Inqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd. was founded in 2001 by Swiss and German molecular biologists and has its headquarters in Preto…

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Last Modification: 19. October 2023

Ileemore

Ileemore, a start-up company from Nigeria, is an AI-powered e-learning platform that helps Anglophone West Africa secondary school students prepare for matriculation examination through a dynamic pedagogy and learning analytics. The Co-founder and CE…

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Last Modification: 7. July 2023

Smart Class

The start-up company Smart Class from Rwanda offers an online learning platform which aims to connect all Rwandan high school students learning similar academic subjects and provide them with access to valuable learning materials and high-quality tea…

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Last Modification: 7. July 2023

Mutware Educate

Mutware Educate is an Edtech start-up company from Rwanda that aims to boost education from traditional to digital learning. They provide an education platform with curriculum-based engaging content for nursery students and adults’ self-paced learnin…

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Last Modification: 2. June 2023

Rwanda Green Lighting

Rwanda Green Lighting, a startup from Rwanda, harnesses airborne electrical energy to power street lights and areas still off the grid in Rwanda. The Chief Executive Officer is Ms Diane Mumararungu. Winner of the AIT-SASBI Spring Conference 2023 and…

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Last Modification: 2. June 2023

Derma2Go

Problem Research indicates that currently 69% of dermatologists are over 50 years old in Germany (Kis et al., 2017). It can be assumed that in 15 years there will be an undersupply of practicing dermatologists which implies inadequate medical care. T…

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Last Modification: 24. May 2023

IcanFarm – Kilimo ni Mali

The Problem: Access to affordable credit Over 90% of the sub-Saharan Africa’s 48 million smallholder farmers lack access to formal credit. Less than 6% of commercial loan recipients are smallholder farmers. Source: FAQ In Kenya, only about 10% of sma…

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Soso Care: My Healthcare and I

About Soso Care: is a social enterprise that aims to use garbage as a financial resource to enable millions of uninsured slum dwellers especially pregnant women and kids to access micro health insurance as well as micro capital for petty trade. Our P…

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Last Modification: 16. April 2020

Pennysmart – Next generation bank for African millennials.

One Line Pitch: Next generation bank for African millennials. Business Summary: Pennysmart is the next generation digital bank that helps Ghanaians save anytime, anywhere with no cost. We are a Tier-4 Operator under Bank of Ghana rules and regulation…

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Last Modification: 16. April 2020

MPOWER VENTURES – eMPowering local entrepreneurs as the major driving force of solar energy in emerging markets

MPower is a tech4impact venture tackling the challenges of energy access and financial inclusion in emerging markets. As local SMEs are key to the socioeconomical development of these countries, MPower creates a B2B platform to empower the next gener…

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Last Modification: 16. April 2020

Enable | Digital

Problem Enable has identified a significant problem in a highly underserved market: IT solutions for impact ventures in emerging markets.  In order to access the market, Enable has developed both a set of innovative technologies as well as a solid pr…

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Last Modification: 16. April 2020

CommoChain

CommoChain is a web-based solution that allows Coffee Exporters to better track their samples and manage exporting documents. It delivers efficiency & traceability benefits to ultimately provide best coffee to clients. Pains for Coffee Exporters…

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Last Modification: 16. April 2020