Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of our President, His Excellency, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu and the Ugwumba General Council, I hereby announce in no special order, the top 20 #startups in the ongoing 2023 Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge:
- Dynalimb Technologies: Health tech offering orthotics and prosthetic services (Founder: Taiwo Akinsanya)
- Cancer Compass: Tech startup facilitating easy access to cancer care (Founder: Oladimeji Odunayo)
- Jukit Pack: Solar-powered waste bin manufacturer (Founder: Victoria Ubani)
- Astrae: Converts plastic waste into damp-resistant concrete blocks (Founder: Nnebe Chibuike)
- Behoove Events: Online events planning and ticketing platform (Founder: Samuel Joseph)
- DST Technology: Manufactures rechargeable laptop power banks and solar lamps (Founder: Wisdom Ojo)
- Skillsard: Online skills training platform (Founder: Karimah Lawal)
- Clean Edge Signatures: Professional cleaning services for corporate offices and homes (Founder: Nneoma Ibediro)
- Carbon Credit: Carbon footprint tracking system using blockchain technology (Founder: Blessing Adesuwa)
- Climate Technology Solution: Creates intelligent energy management system software (Founder: Chizoba Nzeakor)
- Piolife Ltd: Tech startup manufacturing innovative farming products (Founder: Prince Onyenaturuchi)
- Rova Pay: Offline cashless payment app (Founder: Yusuf Oluwapelumi)
- Morgtech GreenPoint: Renewable energy company (Founder: Stanley Obiefuna)
- Mohbuy Agro: App promoting innovative farming practices (Founder: Mohammed Luqman Bolaji)
- Blessing Evea Signature: Social enterprise revamping old fashion items into new products (Founder: Blessing Evea Onwe)
- Smart 360 Experience: Manufactures solar power banks without energy discharge (Founder: Ugochukwu Igwe)
- Ipala Marketplace: Online marketplace for food vendors (Founder: Johnbosco Ikwunemelu)
- Talent Social Network: Talent discovery, development, and monetization platform (Founder: Michael Ibeh)
- Waste 2 Light Ltd: Converts plastic waste into recyclable synthetic renewable energy components (Founder: Emmanuel Abah)
- iGee Closet: Peer-to-peer online marketplace for pre-owned fashion items (Founder: Mary Katambi)
The journey doesn’t end here! These 20 startups will advance to the next round for another pitching competition, where the top 10 finalists will emerge.
Watch their pitch videos here.
Save the date for the grand finale on December 12, 2023, at the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel).
Congratulations to the top 20 startups!