The Cohort 

• Aegis — Developing affordable, climate-resilient roofing systems from recycled plastic and coconut husks, targeting communities where conventional building materials remain out of reach. 
• AgriConnect South Sudan — Building a digital platform that connects smallholder farmers in South Sudan to markets, advisory services, and real-time agricultural information. 
• GariTech Innovation Hub — Piloting a solar-powered cassava processing hub to improve output efficiency and household incomes for rural gari producers. 
• Fit Foods — Improving the nutritional profile of traditional Ghanaian staples without altering their taste or cultural identity, so that everyday consumers do not have to choose between nutrition and familiarity. 
• Ukama Igasva — Preparing and delivering authentic Southern African and Ethiopian meals on campus, building cultural representation through food.
• Kayangana Eco-Palms — Modernising palm oil processing to improve farmer incomes and reduce the environmental impact of current production methods. 
• KubeKrate — Producing bio-composite crates from coconut waste to reduce post-harvest vegetable losses for smallholder farmers. 
• SmartAgro — Building a digital marketplace that connects farmers directly to buyers, cutting intermediary costs and improving price transparency. 
• FreshKeep — Designing solar-powered cold storage units sized and priced for smallholder farmers to reduce post-harvest spoilage at the point of production. 
• Team Nexus — Exploring freeze-drying as a solution to reduce food waste and stabilise agricultural supply across seasons. 
• Orà duku — Connecting emerging African visual artists to buyers through a storytelling-driven art magazine and integrated sales platform. 
• 1NRIWORLDWIDE LTD — Producing apparel that expresses faith through craftsmanship for customers who do not see identity and style as separate concerns. 
• Baobab Audio — Developing professional-grade music production plugins at a price point accessible to independent African artists and producers. 
• LibraryLabs — Using augmented reality and 3D visualisation to transform smartphones into practical science learning tools in under-resourced school environments. 
• Mimosami — Producing quality desserts that combine intentional presentation with genuine affordability for everyday consumers. 
• Hustle Village — Operating a verified campus marketplace for student-to-student service transactions, built around accountability rather than anonymous exchange. 
• Exaltė Perfumery — Creating luxury fragrances grounded in African identity and personal storytelling, positioning scent as a form of cultural expression. 
• Finora Cash — A messaging-based financial tool that helps young people track income and spending through a simple chat interface, with no app download required. 
• Elite Hair Strands — Providing structured, appointment-based braiding services for students, bringing reliability and professionalism to a service typically accessed informally. 
• VOID Creative Production — Connecting young African creatives to mentorship, collaboration, and production infrastructure to help them build sustainable careers in the creative economy.