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AFRICAN WOMEN WILL BE THE KEY TO EMERGE FROM THE CRISIS. SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA.
Finalists2020
Eunice Maina Mburu, Bismart Insurance AgencyFINTECH KENYA
For 4 years, the Women In Africa Foundation has been supporting African women entrepreneurs on the continent thanks to its patrons.
Digital bootcamp Reinforce content with academia and professionals (webinar)
Winners visibility on all WIA communication medias:social networks, newsletter,dedicated leaflet
The possibility, upon application, to complete an MBA in an institution of our partner Honoris United Universities.
Personalized follow-up as required
Credits from Facebook Adds
Financing capacity :In 2019, an average of €18,000 has been allocated to each revela-tion thanks to the «Don’t skip my project» advertising campaign.on Youtube.
Each year, WIA calls for applications from African women start-ups in a range of sectors, and selects the best of them, in each country,
to support them on different aspects
SECTORS
FOLLOWING COVID 19,TO SUPPORT AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS,
WIA HAS SET UP A UNIQUE UNDERTAKINGTV PROGRAM WITH TV5MONDE, WEBINARS, DIGITAL BOOTCAMP
FINTECHEDUCATION CLIMATE & SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
BEAUTY INDUSTRIES
HEALTH DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE& AGRI-FOOD
Eric M’boua WIA’s Master of Ceremonies since 2017IVORY COAST
Denise Epoté Journalist, Regional Director Africa TV5 MondeCAMEROON
The aim of the show is to celebrate, each year, African women entrepreneurs, managers and the companies that support them, to reveal the best of women’s entrepreneurial dynamism in Africa.
The first edition will be held in September 2020, with the aim of making it an annual event that cannot be missed.
In a series of sectors worked by WIA throughout the year with its patrons and in particular the Roland Berger firm, a list of winners will be presented, which will be the opportunity to propose a special report dedicated to the sector.
It will be followed by a sector award ceremony, each prize will be presented by a WIA partner.
Please note: the prize jury is composed of WIA spon-sors and a TV5 Monde personality (Denise Epoté).
Introduction of the ceremony Contextualization, key figures, summary of the year, «trends».
Countries in the spotlight Report on women entrepreneurship in a country in the spotlight. (Denise Epoté).
Grand Prizes to choose from among the prizes below: For each prize, the sequence will be as follows: in-country reporting, interview of the partner supporting the prize and awarding of the prize.
1. Education
2. Health
3. Agriculture and Agri-Food
4. Fintech
5. Digital and technology
6. Climate and Sustainable Development
7. Creative Industries
8. Beauty Industries
9. African Man of the Year Award
10. Agricultural Woman of the Year Award
11. Special Award
12. African Family Saga Award
13. Gender Inclusion Award
14. Female Manager of the Year
TO GIVE MAXIMUM VISIBILITY TO AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSIN THIS PARTICULAR CONTEXT,
A SPECIAL PROGRAMME IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 ON TV5 MONDE.
September 2020. Duration: 90 minutesProgram recorded in September in Paris.
&
The
Grands Prix
3 767 APPLICATIONS, 1672 ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM 54 AFRICAN COUNTRIES
143 FINALISTS IN 8 SECTORSREPRESENTING 1 500 JOBS
Agriculture 33 finalists
Sustainable development 29 finalists
Creative industries 21 finalists
Education 16 finalists
Digital & tech 17 finalists
Health 14 finalists
Beauty 7 finalists
Fintech 6 finalists
countrieswith the most
candidates
2020 RESULTS
NIGERIA
KENYA
CAMEROON
MADAGASCAR
SENEGAL
TOP 5
23%
20%
14,5%11%
11,8%
9,7%
4%3%
WIA54 2020 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Wia54Finalists
2020
ALGERIA
Imen Benadjouadi
INFORMATIQUE AND MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
EDUCATION
Continuous training center for students, employees and the unemployed
#Employability#ComputerScience#Management
ALGERIA
Myriam Fournier Kacimi SUNGY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Provider of innovative solar energy services and creation of a solar banking agency
#solar#PowerPlant#farmers#technology
ALGERIA
Leila Benyoucef
KIDDY SORTIES
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Online platform provi-ding entertainment ideas for children
#digital#content#family
ANGOLA
Paula Morais
CENTRO ANA CAROLINA
HEALTH
Clinic taking care of children’s neurological diseases with a team of experts
#disability#Mental Health#quality
ANGOLA
Diandra Vaal Neto
CLUBE DAS EMPRESÁRIAS
EDUCATION
Networking platform dedicated to women entrepreneurs
#co-working#sorority#hub#acceleration
BENIN
Prisca Segnon
B-EXPRESS
AGRICULTURE
Provider of commercial and marketing services for agricultural producers
#prestation#marketaccess#advertising#sale
BURKINA FASO
Carole Sanhouidi
FEMFASO
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Social enterprise specia-lized in the valoration of artisanal textiles
#loincloth#cotton-transformation#autonomization#heritage
BURUNDI
Marlène Iradukunda
CIRORE COMPANY
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Production of handi-crafts through several networks of women
#fair-trade#export
BURUNDI
Samantha Mbonabuca Inarukundo
TWOFIVESEVEN ARTS
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Promotion space for artists and personal development programs
#gallery#market-access#digital#education
CAMEROUN
Edith TIaleu
FRIDA-54
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Interior design brand that makes objects for homes
#Arts#expertise#decoration
CAMEROUN
Marie Claire Kuja
KUJA ECO PRODUCTION LTD
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
100% biodegradable sanitary napkins made from banana fibers
#mentruation#health #ecological#protections
BURUNDI
Leila Kateferi
KTF CONCEPT
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Production of fuel from rice husking waste
#energy#valorization#households
BENIN
Dossi Germaine Yolande Zanmenou Effon
UP COMPANY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Supplier of renewable energy to rural populations by selling affordable solar kits
#energy #house#electrification#employment
BOTSWANA
Gorata Vaka
MEAT DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD TRADING AS MEATN’MORE
AGRICULTURE
Meat production plant from local production of women farmers
#breeding#valuechain#cold-chain#slaughterhouse
BENIN
Ayodélé Ognin WURAMI EDUCATION
Structure specialized in financial education and training in management of administrative tasks, translation of documents
#autonomisation#advice#employment#entrepreneurship
BOTSWANA
Nametso Senwelo
SUNFLOWER DESSERTS
AGRICULTURE
Pastry service, event catering and training
#creativity#culinary arts#gastronomy
BOTSWANA
Kgomotso Twagirayezu
SHEDOL GROUP
BEAUTY
Formulation and production of perfumes and natural cosmetic products
#industry#retail#localoils
BURKINA FASO
Timpoko Martine Savadogo Bonkoungou
BIOPROTECT SARL
AGRICULTURE
Eco-organic farm and recovery of soil damaged by conventional farming
#organic#cereals#vegetables#fair
CAPE VERDE
Débora Roberto
SIMILI
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Recycling beach waste to transform it into glasses frames
#awareness#wildlife-preservation#sea#pollution#recovery-waste
CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC
Sandrine Marie Elise Salamate Kpado
SLM IMMO
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Real estate and wealth management agency
#sale#urbanization#property
CAMEROUN
Hororé Bebga
LIKALO EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Design of educational content and hardward kits in science, technolo-gy, engineering, art and mathematics
#kit#creativity#talent#pedagogy»
CAMEROUN
Messina Guikome
MESSIBAT INTERNATIONAL
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Construction company of equipped, ecological and affordable houses
#smart-city#housing#environment#design
CAPE VERDE
Joana Almada
JOANA ALMADA
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Fashion brand promoting inclusion of disability
#discrimination#fashionshow#awareness
CAPE VERDE
Claudia Rosa
KRIOL GLOBAL
DIGITAL
Connection platform of Cape Verdean companies to the international market
#market#import#export#network
Wia54Finalists
2020
CHAD
Paty Djimbatinan
BOUNA-BIO
BEAUTY
Production of cosmetic products made of shea butter
#fighting-depigmentation#organic#health
CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC
Axelle Flora Ngousma Yakoli
COOPÉRATIVE AGRICOLE E-SCOOPS
AGRICULTURE Cooperative which struc-tures supply, storage and distributionMushroom production #partnerships#value-chain#market-access#collective
CHAD
Sandra Douzane Pofinet
GLORY-UNIVERS TCHAD
AGRICULTURE
Production of salted, spicy and dried processed meat
#transformation#spices#breeding
CHAD
Sylvie Pitimbaye
NOUDJI DÉCOR& ART
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Company that collects and recycles waste into art and household furniture
#plastic#environment#valorization#creativity
COMOROS
Anazra Mohamed
COMOROS MORINGA
AGRICULTURE
Transformation of moringa into cosmetics and food supplements
#health#non-communicable-disease#beauty
EGYPT
Saara Mahmoud
HELPEE
HEALTH
Mobile application offering people with disabilities medical and personalized services
#digital#empowerment#inclusion
EGYPT
Rania Elkalla
SHELL HOMAGE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Production and marke-ting of biocomposite ma-terials made from fully biodegradable eggshells and nuts
#innovation #recycling#valorization#waste-reduction
EGYPT
Norhan ElSakkout
SAQHOUTE FOR GARMENT MANUFACTURING & ECO-FASHION
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Accessible and sustai-nable luxury ready-to-wear brand for active women
#employment#heritage #design#waste-reduction
COMOROS
Djibaba Asmahane
COMORES BIO
AGRICULTURE
Processing and marketing of ginger tea bags
#tea#therapy#quality
CONGO DÉMO. RÉP.
Dorcas Mumbembe
KONGO SAFI SERVICES
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Company collecting, recycling and recovering waste into ecological coal, manure and plastic paving stones
#environment#waste #recycling
COMOROS
Masnough Hassane
AGRO SERVICE
AGRICULTURE
Seed production, poultry products and processed agricultural products
#environment#food#composting#odd
CONGO DÉMO. RÉP.
Sivi Malukisa MANITECH CONGO SASU
AGRICULTURE
Production and marke-ting of peanut butter, sauces, honey and jam
#gardening#transformation #employment#value-chain
CONGO(REPUBLIC OF)
Elvy Gotiene
RECREATION MULTIMÉDIA
DIGITAL
Multimedia communi-cation and production agency
#publicity#creativity#design#web-marketing
CONGO(REPUBLIC OF)
Merveille Tia Ngolo
EKOMELI
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Manufacturer of environ-mentally friendly school chalk
#education#equipment#schools
ESWATINI (Ex Swaziland)
Claudia Castellanos
BLACK MAMBA
AGRICULTURE
Production of sauces and jams from organic raw material
#sustainable#training #export#permaculture#communities
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Guillermina MekuyMba Obono
MEIK MAGAZINE, EDITORIAL MK
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Women’s magazine promoting diversity
#publication#leadership
ERITREA
Beri Gebrehiwot
GOBEZ KIDS
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Creation and sale of books around the promotion of culture
#heritage#coffee#diaspora
CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC
Barbara Déborah Boyaka Tene-Ombi
DEB’S CLEANING SERVICES
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Company specialized in cleaning and house staff
#hygiene#personnal-services
ETHIOPIA
Rahel Tsegaye
FIDEL TIRU LEARNING AID SOLUTIONS
EDUCATION
Design and production of different types of learning kits for children aged 2 to 7
#inclusive#local-language#content#pedagogy
GABON
Christine Soro
DIGIEWOMEN SCHOOL
DIGITAL
School offering digital and computer training for women
#inclusion#digital-litteracy#education
GABON
Danielle-BénédictOveghe Moreau
SAKURA
AGRICULTURE
Production of natural drinks from local ingredients
#transformation#employment#local-consumption
GABON
Rita Verdavainne
EGO PLUS
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Communication agency producing a women’s magazine, podcasts and events
#empower#promotion#positive-action
GAMBIA
Aisha Kombeh Jatta
NAVISTER TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Application of logistics products
#transport#digital#security
GAMBIA
Marie Madeline Mendy
DECAHOKA ENTERPRISE
AGRICULTURE
Processing of local agricultural products: jam, nuts and oils
#added-value#local#producer
Wia54Finalists
2020
KENYA
Stella Sigana
ALTERNATIVE WASTE TECHNOLOGIES
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Production of fuel for domestic use, from organic agricultural waste and charcoal
#preservation-trees#energy #recycling# CO2-emission
KENYA
Anne Chege
MAMAPRIME
FINTECH
Financing platform for childbirth costs
#partnerships#clinics#credit#health
KENYA
Eunice Wagithi Mburu
BISMART INSURANCE AGENCY LTD.
FINTECH
Co-creation of insurance products corresponding to the needs of popu-lations excluded from these services
#inclusion#social-innovation#financial-resilience
LESOTHO
Setsoto Hlohlomi
BASALITECH
DIGITAL
NGO to promote women/girls in science and technology
#education#empowerment#inclusive
LESOTHO
Mponeng Lethobane
KINGDOM POULTRY
AGRICULTURE
Poultry and egg production company
#viculture
IVORY COAST
Rebecca Affoh
EASY2TOOFACIL
DIGITAL
Online supplier of dry cleaning services using a more economical water cleaning process
#social-networks#daily-facilitator#uniform-companies
IVORY COAST
Sarah Traboulsi
SEEDBALLS CI
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Service to companies allowing to act upon re-forestation thanks to the SEEDBALLS method
#seeds #weather#forest#environment#social-responsibility
IVORY COAST
Adja Mariam Mahre Sanogoh Epse Soro
VOYELLES EDITIONS
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Youth publishing house that publishes literary works promoting African cultural heritage
#publication#books#heritage#history
GHANA
Emelia Ainooson
BRANDASON
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Provider of tailor-made marketing, advertising, corporate commu-nications and event solutions
#creativity#experience#festival
GHANA
Sepenica Darko
FARMERTRIBE COMPANY LIMITED
AGRICULTURE
Distributor of agricultural inputs accessible to small farmers
#retail#logistics#farmers
GHANA
Benedicta Adwoa Koranteng
CITIFOODS LIMITED
AGRICULTURE
Platform allowing agricultural producers to update their stocks and sell their production
#value-chain#retail#logistics
GUINEA
Mariama Oury Diallo
JEUNES PRODUCTEURS D’ANANAS DE GUINÉE (JPAG SARL )
AGRICULTURE
Cooperative of young pineapple producers
#added-value#local#producer
GUINEA
Fanta Diaby
TOOGUEDA
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Creation and manage-ment of workspaces, coworking services and business consultancy
#smart-city#entrepreneurship#strategy#management
GUINEA-BISSAU
Claudinécia Cabral
INNOVALAB
EDUCATION
Incubator for entrepre-neurs in the education, agriculture, health and infrastructure sectors
#entrepreneurship#support#training#digital
LIBYA
Souad Le Gomudi
SOUAD LA ARBILE GOMUDI
HEALTH
Company extracting natural oils from seeds and medicinal herbs
#health#herbotherapy#diabetes#arthtite
LIBYA
Tofaha Saheem
APHANEEN
EDUCATION
School platform to connect teachers, administration and parents
#digital #technology#impact
MADAGASCAR
Gaëlle Tsirininofy
E-VONIKAZO
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Online flower ordering and delivery platform
#digital#social-link#heritage
MADAGASCAR
Noely Mamy Hubert Raharinavalona
OTRIKAINA
AGRICULTURE
Fight against malnutri-tion by producing baby food made from green banana flour
#food #infant#transformation#nutrition#industrialization
MADAGASCAR
Daniela Loberline Ratiarisoa
VIAVY FISH SHOP
AGRICULTURE
Seafood company sold online and promotion of fishermen
#market-access#revenues#Food-safety#fight-dropout
KENYA
Jane W. Muigai Kamphuis
TOOLKIT ISKILLS
EDUCATION
Professional learning service and supplier of qualified technical labor in industrial sectors
#oil-gas#professionals#industry#construction
LESOTHO
Moliehi Shale
NALA PAYGO
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Supplier of high quality mobile phones and home solar systems to rural people
#electrification#energy#numeric-fraction#technology
LIBERIA
Shoana Cachelle
CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
EDUCATION
Adult literacy training center, creative arts for children, health and wellness
#inclusion#knowledge-development#creativity
LIBERIA
Leekeye V. Endee
ECO FUEL LIBERIA
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Transformation of waste into briquettes of coals respectful of health and cheap
#energy #recycling#environment#preservation-trees
LIBERIA
Maima Pelham
SERENE HEALTH INC.
HEALTH
NGOs providing essential health care services through mobile clinics
#mobility#vulnerable-populations#prevention#accessible
Wia54Finalists
2020
MADAGASCAR
Lovaniaina SandrineRamaroson
VANILLA PAY
FINTECH
Provider of online payment solutions and money transfer services for e-commerce sites
#digital#e-money#technology#wallet
MALAWI
Mwayi Kampesi
IN HOUSE INTERIORS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Manufacture of luxury interior decoration pieces from recycled objects
#weather#autonomization#disability#environment
MALAWI
Kundai Moyo
APEX MEDICAL LABORATORIES
HEALTH
Diagnostic laboratory providing comprehen-sive services accessible within a short time
#biology#prevention#economic
MALAWI
Fannie Gondwe
PERISHA AGRO AND PACKAGING ENTERPRISE
AGRICULTURE
Seed producer for biofortified food crops for growing foods with high nutritional value
#Food Safety#inputs#technology
MALI
Maria Marie Louise Keita
FIBARAA BY MARYLOO
DIGITAL
E-commerce dedicated exclusively to the culinary and food sector
#restoration#culinary-arts#logistics#delivery
MALI
Aminata Tandia
SMARTMARKET
DIGITAL
Online supermarket also selling fresh produce
#logistics#e-commerce#retail# smart-city
MAURITIUS
Veda Dean
ECO-WARRIORS™
DIGITAL
Game to educate child-ren on environmental actions and production of pollution data
#digital#education#environment#youth
MOROCCO
Raowia Lamhar
GO ENERGYLESS SOLUTIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Production of a domestic clay refrigeration system to preserve food
#energy#accessible#innovation#heritage
MOROCCO
Selma El Antari
COOPERATIVE BENI ANTAR
HEALTH
Argan oil transformation working a rural women’s cooperative
#valuation#traceability#cosmetic
MOROCCO
Aida Kandil
MYTINDY
DIGITAL
Site allowing local artisans to access the international market
#e-commerce#expertise#export
MOZAMBIQUE
Marcia Maposse
BINDZU AGROBUSINESS E CONSULTORIA LDA
AGRICULTURE
Supplier of products and services on the farm and the agricultural value chain#fertilizers #inputs#marketing #equipment#consulting
MOZAMBIQUE
Iolanda Almeida
IBO ROTA DO CAFÉ
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Agro rural tourism agency
#inclusion#coffee-sector#environment
MAURITANIA
Mariam Alioune Ba
DTIC CONSULTING
DIGITAL
IT solution provider, networks and sale of IT equipment for compa-nies and individuals
#consulting#software#Web-development#maintenance
MAURITANIA
Aminetou Sy
DAADDO
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Recycling of plastic waste into building materials
#recycling#waste#environment
MAURITANIA
Cheyah Diagne
ELWASSIT
DIGITAL
Application to connect parents, students,school administration and teachers
#communication#application#education#follow-up
MAURITIUS
Dr Salonee Cunthen Ujoodha
HEALTH MONITOR LIMITED
HEALTH
Breast cancer diagnostic clinic using an innovative device called Breast-i with superior performance #technology#screening#prevention# early-care #cancer
MAURITIUS
Jessica Teerovengadum-Naga
DIGITAL ASSOCIATES LTD
DIGITAL
Legal, financial, invest-ment and structuring services platform for companies
#digital-sector#jurists#consulting
MALI
Hawa Traore
TELIMAN
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Provision of passenger transport in motorbike taxis and delivery of goods
#mobility#logistics#delivery#digital
NAMIBIA
Lahja Ndeshipanda AMakali
NIITHETE AGRO-BUSINESS INVESTMENT CC
AGRICULTURE
Production of snacks, local cereals, instant soups and sorghum coffee
#transformation#alimentation
NIGER
Rahila Touné Alio
MAISON KAANI ÉPICES
AGRICULTURE
Production and marke-ting of herbal teas and spices based on local traditional plants
#fair-trade#export#culture#culinary
NIGER
Azahara Garba Idi
ECOHOUSE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Construction of housing and buildings, intelligent, connected, ecological, economical, supplied with water and electricity by renewable energies #design #building#environmental-friendly#smart-city
MOZAMBIQUE
Wacelia Zacarias Zualo
KARINGANA WA KARINGANA LDA.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Design and production of sustainable textiles
#recycling#innovation#fashion
NAMIBIA
Zodidi Gaseb
AFRICAN NATURALS PRODUCTION
BEAUTY
Ethical cosmetic range for body and hair
#oil#Heritage#natural#beauty
NAMIBIA
Ruth Martinez Lago
IYALAGO FOOD ASSURANCE CONSULTANTS CC
HEALTH
Food safety and quality procedure training agency
#normalization#certification#audit#optimization
Wia54Finalists
2020
NIGER
Samira Ousmane Mamoudou
NIGERIELLES
EDUCATION
Incubator exclusively for female project leaders and marketing network
#women-empowerment#digital#sorority#community
NIGERIA
Aisha Raheem
FARMZ2U
AGRICULTURE
Platform that digitizes the farmer’s value chain: from planting to purcha-sing distribution
#digital #expertise#access-information
NIGERIA
Aminat Damilola Adeyemi
BOOKERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
EDUCATION
Vocational school for « Agri-preneurs» with scholarship system
#youth #poverty#inclusion#agriculture
NIGERIA
Mojisola Eteng-Oloto
LEGSAPPAREL NIG. LTD.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Fashion school with its own brand
# employability#fashion#education
NIGERIA
Deborah Odeleye
MOORE ORGANICS
BEAUTY
Zero-waste producer of eco-friendly skin cosme-tics made from peels of fruit and vegetable oils of local origin
#sustainable#innovation# body care#employment
NIGERIA
Obianuju Uzo-Ojinnaka
TRADERS OF AFRICA TOFA
DIGITAL
Online pan-African B2B platform for the sale and sourcing of products grown, produced or manufactured in Africa #e-commerce#export#marketplace
SENEGAL
Fatou Kine Diop
E-TONTINE
FINTECH
Virtual tontine using various mobile money platforms
#saving#digitalization#social-networks#equipment#homes
SENEGAL
Isseu Diop Sakho
PATRIA (PAIN PASSION PATRIMOINE)
AGRICULTURE
Production of bread made from local cereals distributed by a network of women
#valuation#food#network#retail
SENEGAL
Nogaye Ndiaye
ONGLEMANIAFANTAISIKA, NAILS & BEAUTY ACADEMY
BEAUTY
Network of nail salons and training center for beauty professionals
#franchise#skills-transfer#innovation#industry
SIERRA LEONE
Manal Ghazzawi
CITIGLOBE LTD
HEALTH
Pharmacy offering low-cost products and prevention services for certain diseases
#medicines#awareness#diabetes#hepatite
SIERRA LEONE
Muriel Samuels
ETON FOODS
HEALTH
Nutrition advice in company seminars or individual training
#healthy-eating#education#behaviour
SIERRA LEONE
Isatu Bundu
TESMARANEH BRAND
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Fashion label in the production of locally- made fabrics and clothing items
#expertise#fashion#sustainable#inclusion
RWANDA
Solange Ayanone
JOB CORNER
DIGITAL
Website providing information on job opportunities
#unemployment#youth#women#education
RWANDA
Aline Nishimwe
MAGO FARM
AGRICULTURE
Maggot farm for animal feed
#alternative#youth-employment#innovation
RWANDA
Enid Nyamwiza
BOOMING COMPANY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Supplier of a technology to filter raw water into drinking water
#water#franchise#poverty
RWANDA
Paradine Nishimwe
WOOD HABITAT LTD
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Design, production and marketing of high quality furniture and accesso-ries, both indoors and outdoors
#wood#design#furniture#decoration
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
Elinete Afonso
MÃES SACAPULIDORAS
EDUCATION
Support project for teenage mothers
#vulnerability#entrepreneurship#psychological-support#health
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
Ynaira Tiny
WAKE UP AFRICA
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Social intervention project in which recycling and art work hand in hand and change mentalities
#recycling#environment#resident-artists
SOMALIA
Saynab Abdi
SAFE SPACE FOR SOMALI WOMEN
EDUCATION
Safe space for women to enjoy leisure activities
#empowerment #sport#accessible
SOUTH AFRICA
Hope Mapheto
GREATFUEL PTY LTD
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Production of biodiesel from used cooking oils
#energy#recycling#renewable
SOMALIA
Amoun Ismail
UBAH INSPIRE AND FITNESS CENTER
HEALTH
Fitness center exclusively for women
# self-confidence#sport#security#leadership
SOUTH AFRICA
Ntombenhle Khathwane
AFROBOTANICS
BEAUTY
Manufactured cosmetic products
#value-chain#women-network#local-ingredients#retail
SOUTH AFRICA
Nokuthula Hlongwane
PRIM-U
DIGITAL
Online customer management platform in the beauty sector
#booking#payments#marketing#beauty
SOUTH SUDAN
Ayite Susan
OPPORTUNITY HUB LTD
EDUCATION
Support for girls and young women to pursue their studies by provi-ding them with funding and equipment
#equality #advice#personal-development#lobbying
Wia54Finalists
2020
SOUTH SUDAN
Anna Tazita Samuel
WOMEN FOR CHANGE
EDUCATION
NGOs defending women’s rights and offering training in different sectors
#employment#entrepreneurship#advocacy
SUDAN
Salma Abdalla
ARTIK ENERGY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sale of affordable renewable energy production kits for small businesses
#energy #solar#accessible#water
SUDAN
Nashwa Mohammed
FADFADA FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING
HEALTH
Application giving access to accredited thera-pists for psychological consultations #mentalHealth#stigmatization#accessible
TANZANIA
Sekela Mwambuli
COSO MARKETING
AGRICULTURE
Communication and marketing services for farmers
#market-access#export#visibility
TANZANIA
Salha Kibwana
LAS CONSULTANCY & HERAFRICA
HEALTH
Menstrual hygiene promotion agency
#communication#health#women#campaigns
SUDAN
Rayan Mahgoub
ASKME
EDUCATION
Online platform of courses taught by professional instructors, verified certifications
#training#accessible#entrepreneurship#handicap
TUNISIA
Selma Belkhodja
COGEMODE MS. MARION
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Ready-to-wear brand dedicated to inspiring, urban and ambitious Working Women created by women for women
# e-commerce#empowerment#fashion #modernity
UGANDA
Shamim Naluyima
REFORM AFRICA
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Online production and marketing of school bags from plastic waste
#solidarity#fair#innovation#environment
UGANDA
Catherine Nantongo
OBUNTU BWA CASALINA
AGRICULTURE
Transformation of local ingredients like pumpkins and fruit into healthy snacks
#valorization#technology#waste-reduction#impact-community
ZAMBIA
Sarah Ngwenya
KALOMO GRAIN MARKETING LIMITED
AGRICULTURE
Production of pure vege-table oil and fine oil
#cooperative#added-value#transformation#finery
ZAMBIA
Lynn Musonda
SAVANNA PREMIUM CHOCOLATE (BRAND OF VANIMI ZAMBIA LTD)
AGRICULTURE
Production of high-end chocolate from cocoa beans of African origin
#valorization#gastronomy#african-experience#marketing-experiential
TOGO
Amina Azia Ouro-Agoro
MINAGRO
AGRICULTURE
Processing of tubers and plantains into high-quality gluten-free flour
#raw-material#transformation#food industry
TOGO
Ayawa Alognon
AYAWA’S
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Sale of local productshandmade in limited edition to support vulnerable populations
#charity#auction#fundraising#education
TOGO
Mawuto Victoire Agbemehin
HAPPUC COMPANY
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Photography, videography, graphics, communication agency
#storytelling#content-creator#media
TUNISIA
Amani Mansouri
DABCHY
DIGITAL
Online platform for the sale of used clothing between individuals who follow trends
#fashion#recycling#community#mobile-app
TUNISIA
Souad Dziri
ESHMOUN
HEALTH
Center for medical research and training in innovative medical treatments
#clinical-study#medical-data#knowledge
UGANDA
Sandra Ejang
ASALI WA MOYO HONEY
AGRICULTURE
Production and sale of honey through a network of rural households
#revenue-generation#micro-finance#distribution
TANZANIA
Daniella Kwayu
PHEMA AGRI
FINTECH
Digital platform for investment in agricultu-re and working capital financing
#digital# financial-education#Agriculture#intelligence-business
ZAMBIA
Towela Phiri
TPMOMENTS
DIGITAL
Online website for skills development andtraining for entrepreneurs
#education#opportunities#content
ZIMBABWE
Gugulethu Siso
THUMEZA
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Online platform to connect transporters and logisticians
#sector-data#decision-tools#transport#logistics
ZIMBABWE
Shyleen Mpofu
FRUITIESBERG PBC
HEALTH
Supplier of organic natural products and health supplements
#healthy-eating#dietetic#superfoods
ZIMBABWE
Ethel Mupambwa
MONEYMART FINANCE
FINTECH
Micro-credit and financial education institution
#education#programs#entrepreneurship
ZIMBABWE
Ruramiso Mashumba
MNANDI AFRICA
AGRICULTURE
Organization that provides services to women farmers, from pre-planting to harvest, in order to increase the income of rural women farmers
#inputs #market-access#engineering #education #empowerment
92% of finalists are optimistic about resisting the crisis80% of finalists were able to create opportunities during the crisis
ENTREPRENEURS PITCHES
Adja Mariam Mahre Soro, Voyelles Editions - Studio KÄ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IVORY COAST
As part of the COVID19 crisis, we produced a 3-minute cartoon dedicated to children in order to teach them what this virus is and how to avoid it. This spot was then broadcast free of charge via various channels: social networks, website, etc. and was widely distributed. This allowed us to showcase our expertise and our creativity. Today several companies are contacting us to see to what extent we are developing communication for them in the form of animation. My biggest challenge for the next 3 months is to find a dynamic way to combine the paper content with a version original digital, so that our literary products are always available to our customers, wherever and whenever.So even if we are already exporting, I need to master the workings of selling my products abroad, whether books or cartoons.
Eunice Maina Mburu, Bismart Insurance AgencyFINTECH KENYA
Due to the social distancing brought about by Covid19, we have seen more customers get online to buy insurance especially the essential insurance like health insurance. We are also seeing different organisations, interested in using our technology to upsell insurance to their existing customers. We are signing a parnership agreement with one of the top 3 supermarket chains in Kenya and we plan to co-create an insurance product where customers can pay for insurance using the loyalty points. For that we are searching for a 1 million dollar investment
Edith Tialeu, Frida-54 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CAMEROON
I would like to be mentored by an experienced entrepreneur to help me go beyond my abilities, and my fears. Learning from his experience, exchanging with him on my short, medium and long term projects will help me make thoughtful decisions and evolve in my field of activity.
We need 85,500 dollars: 50,500 dollars for the purchase of more efficient equipment, 20,000 dollars for the construction of buildings better suited to international standards, and 15,000 dollars in working capital requirements.
Noely Mamy Hubert Raharinavalona, OtrikainaAGRICULTURE MADAGASCAR
I’m looking for 100 000 dollars investment to purchase equipment for orange fleshed sweet potato puree making which I currently don’t have but is in high demand with this Covid pandemic to scale up our value addition business to reach out to greater masses.
Fannie Gondwe Perisha, Agro and Packaging EnterpriseAGRICULTURE MALAWI
Isseu Diop Sakho PATRIA (PAIN PASSION PATRIMOINE) AGRICULTURE SENEGAL
Setsoto HlohlomiBASALITECHDIGITAL LESOTHO
Shamim Naluyima REFORM AFRICASUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT UGANDA
ENTREPRENEURS PITCHES
Rania Elkalla, Shell HomageSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EGYPT
Investment will drastically develop our business into a better form and will provide us great kick. We believe that Shell Homage will significantly have a positive environmental impact on using sustainable materials, and help in replacing petroleum-oil based plastics. Hence, have a completely new know how when it comes to egg and nut shells waste. We would like to expand our production and apply for patent. We would advance for approximately the next 5 years, we are planning to have mass production and offer the material at different international material libraries so it is easily accessible for customers from different fields as architects, automotive and 3D printing industry. Based on scientific research eggshells can be used in medical parts as dental fillings or help heal bone injuries if mixed with other bio-compatible polymers, we would like to initiate that the medical sector and explore different usages of eggshells and make the material accessible with affordable costs. Our vision is to grow a 100% green business that will cause a positive difference for our environment with your support we’ll make a huge step towards this goal.
Gaëlle Tsirininofy, E-vonikazoCREATIVE INDUSTRIES MADAGASCAR
People have been unable to meet for 3 months, and we are here to bring them together through flowers and sweet words.I would like to invest in the creation of a shop in Antananarivo and make a big plantation of flowers! Given the fairly high unemployment rate in Madagascar, I will contribute to its fight by massively creating jobs.
We have developed clinical trials on COVID and we have the opportunity to expand clinical trial models in countries in the region. We are looking for an investment of 500,000 dollars to create new teams, develop international activity and obtain the required certifications.
Souad Dziri, Eshmoun clinical researchHEALTH TUNISIA
My next challenge is to set up a functional laboratory that would help me formulate my cosmetic products as well as ensuring the testing and certification processes necessary to allow me to export. I am interested in training in these different areas: good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures and all the documentation necessary to export abroad.
Gaseb Zodidi, African Naturals ProductionBEAUTY NAMIBIA
Setsoto Hlohlomi, BasaliTechDIGITAL LESOTHO
This crisis was an opportunity because it encouraged us to put our content and our training sessions online, helping us to reach more people who could not physically attend our sessions. She also stressed the importance of digital skills, allowing us to potentially monetize technology-related training for certain groups to create a new source of income, rather than just charitable training.Passion and a little personal development have led me so far, however with very technical experience; proper training would allow me to go further, understand the dynamics of business and also become a better leader.
Hope Mapheto GREATFUEL PTY LTDSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOUTH AFRICA
Beri Gebrehiwot GOBEZ KIDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIESERITREA
Gaseb Zodidi, AFRICAN NATURALS PRODUCTIONBEAUTY NAMIBIA
Stella SiganaALTERNATIVE WASTE TECHNOLOGIESSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT KENYA
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