A public relations (PR) and communications training programme, The Future is Female Mentorship Programme, has announced 20 remarkable finalists for its fifth cohort.
The selected companies can be categorised as some of the brightest female-led startups across Africa.
With the aim to provide public relations and communications training exclusively to female founders, the programme selected finalists from hundreds of applicants.
The applicants according to report, were said to have showcased groundbreaking solutions in healthtech, AI, cleantech, agritech, and logistics.
To ensure global reach of the essence of the programme, the managing director at Allison and founder of C.Moore Media, Claudine Moore, noted that the company since its foundation in 2020 ensured to partner with top-tier media, communications firms, and female-centric investors to support women founders.
For this year’s edition, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund, TechCabal, Africa Communications Week, and F6S are among the major partners.
“Over the last five years, we’ve proudly supported hundreds of African female founders. With the backing of our long-term partners, we’re committed to scaling our efforts to uplift these inspiring women,” said Moore.
Each finalist will gain access to valuable masterclasses led by industry leaders, including Moore herself, alongside Africa Communications Week co-founders Annie Mutumba and Eniola Harrison, and experts from Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund.
From health tech in Morocco to climate-smart agriculture in South Africa, the selected founders represent a diverse set of innovative solutions tackling real-world challenges.
Meet the 2024 Finalists by Country:
- Morocco:
– Adjayi Cyrus (My Steps) – An incentive-based health-tech app encouraging users to follow daily health routines while rewarding them through eco-friendly mobility initiatives.
– Nassima Ben (Feizhoucom) – Focuses on developing tech products, software solutions, and mobile apps tailored to Morocco’s startup ecosystem.
– Rwanda:
– Aline Nicole Uwamariya (Geuza) – Uses electronic waste and 3D technology to manufacture prosthetics and crutches, providing affordable solutions for disabled individuals.
- Kenya:
– Becky Kirima (INVA Solution) – Offers virtual assistance designed for individuals with attention deficit disorder, helping users organize tasks and improve productivity.
– Maureen Macharia (Cluzar) – An AI-powered platform enabling companies to connect with customers for feedback and market research insights.
- Nigeria:
– Kieva Chris-Amusan (Fertitude) – Provides stigma-free access to reproductive health information and services through a digital platform focused on women’s needs.
– Folashade Adegbite (Harmonics) – Builds software solutions and mobile apps for Nigerian startups, enhancing their tech capabilities.
– Omolola Solagbade (Zendit) – A logistics platform linking businesses with multiple affordable courier options, facilitating seamless deliveries.
– Kikelomo Owoyale (SheFoundry) – Aims to bridge financial gaps for women entrepreneurs through a gender-focused tech platform.
– Tolu Ajibola (HerSynergyTribe) – Empowers mid-career women in tech across the EMEA region with mentorship, resources, and networking for personal and professional growth.
– Roddiyyat Nasirudeen (OpenHealth) – Addresses healthcare accessibility through AI-driven solutions for better service quality.
– Omowumi Omidiji (SouqOS) – A cross-border supply chain management platform aiding diaspora-Africa trade with embedded finance, sourcing, logistics, and warehousing services.
- South Africa:
– Vwanganji Amatende-Bowa (Tsehla Holdings) – Promotes climate-smart agriculture via hydroponic farming, addressing food security with sustainable practices.
- Zimbabwe:
– Priscilla Chigariro (The Driven Group) – A lifestyle startup curating premium experiences, from events to hotels, enhancing Zimbabwe’s hospitality sector.
- Ghana:
– Ruth Nduta (Africa HackNest) – Leverages AI to deliver capacity development and training for Ghanaian organizations, enhancing workforce skills.
– Ama Dadson (Akoobooks) – Transforms African literature by creating audiobooks that bring stories to new audiences, increasing accessibility.
– Roxanne Oduro (Merdeo) – Uses data analytics in agritech to support farmers with market access and optimize restaurant operations.
- Ethiopia:
– Begashaw Meberate (Bfarm-Tech) – Offers threshing services for smallholder farmers, supporting efficient crop production with digital solutions.
– Beamlak Alemayehu (Medanit) – Provides Ethiopia’s first comprehensive medical directory along with medication delivery, telemedicine, and mental health consultations.
- Tunisia:
– Nada Ghammem (Bionic Soul) – Produces advanced bionic prosthetics, helping improve mobility and quality of life for amputees.