In Africa, Kubik, an upcycling startup with operations in Kenya and Ethiopia, is among the companies that are leading plastic waste reuse and sustainability efforts in the continent’s nascent recycling sector, which currently salvages only 4% of the waste produced. The startup turns hard-to-recycle plastic waste (polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene) into affordable building materials, removing 45,000 kg of …
Amini is a climate tech business that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa’s environmental data. Amini is dedicated to tackling Africa’s environmental data gap through the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology. The founder and CEO of Amini, Kate Kallot, brings a wealth of experience in AI, machine learning, …
Our objective is to support rural communities in the fish value chain through affordable refrigeration. “Kuza” is a Swahili word meaning “to grow.” According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, there are more than 12.3 million small-scale fishermen in sub-Saharan Africa. Fifty-two percent of these fishermen live off the grid, and about 45% of their …
Savanna Circuit Technologies builds solar-powered mobile chillers to facilitate an innovative cold chain for dairy businesses to prevent microbial growth and spillage, resulting in compromised milk quality leading to rejection at cooperatives. It has reached over 22,000 smallholder farmers in 10 dairy zones in Kenya, transporting around 2.4M liters of milk. We offer real-time milk …
Caino Africa is a Solar-tech company that analyses, recycles and repurposes used lithium ion battery cells into Solar Ready battery packs for use in solar applications targeting low income communities. To provide Affordable, Reliable and Efficient Solar ready repurposed Lithium Ion Battery Solutions for low income communities Solar and E-mobility applications. This is a revolutionary …
Solutions Africa Limited is a company based in Mombasa, Kenya concentrating on the electric mobility industry with a wider focus on developing low carbon and greener solutions for Africa. Solutions Africa LTD plans to fill the gap in the market and introduce electric 3-wheelers in the region. Solutions Africa imports completely knocked-down kits and then …
eWAKA is a platform for commuter and commercial micro-mobility fleets. We combine hardware, software and servicing to respond to the increasing urban transportation needs on the continent while addressing the major climate challenges of this critical sector. Through our integrated platform solution approach we will eliminate many of the operational challenges that normally occur for …
Mukuru Clean Stoves is a social enterprise that designs, produces and distributes improved, reliable and affordable cook stoves for low income households. Our cook stoves are made using locally sourced recycled waste metal. This reduces production costs and makes the products affordable for our target market. Burning solid fuels such as wood, charcoal and agricultural …
M-Paya offers prepaid residential and commercial electricity meters that make it easy for property owners and managers to individually bill residents for electricity usage. Depending on the customer’s needs, Mpaya offers two options: installing its smart meters and other hardware in a building or installing plug-ins for existing hardware to make it smart. Once installed, …
Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that uses technology to strengthen the African value chain. We use technology-enabled solutions in agriculture to increase productivity and efficiency. Agriculture accounts for 80% of the East African Community’s GDP. We are leveraging both existing and innovative technologies in subsectors such as fisheries and aquaculture to help producers and …