Two Nigerian Innovators have recently been announced by the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) as candidates for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2020.

The innovators, Aisha Raheem and Victor Boyle-Komolafe, were shortlisted alongside 14 engineers and entrepreneurs for developing solutions that address local challenges across sub-Saharan Africa.

The selected innovators will benefit from a unique package of support over the next eight months to help them accelerate their businesses.

The two Nigerian innovators were shortlisted for developing solutions to local challenges across sub-Saharan Africa.
Their Creations

1. Innovator: Aisha Raheem
Innovation: Farmz2U

Farmz2U is a software that helps farmers and families prevent food waste and enhance nutrition by using tech solutions.


2. Innovator: Victor Boyle-Komolafe
Innovation: Garbage In, Value Out (GIVO)

Garbage In Value Out (GIVO), automates and digitises the collection, processing and sale of recyclable materials.


According to the academy, the two Nigerians (Aisha Raheem and Victor Boyle-Komolafe) along with the 14 other selected innovators will benefit from a unique package of support over the next eight months to help them accelerate their businesses.

The innovators shortlisted from the award were selected from across six countries and six of them are women.

The winner of the pitch will be awarded £25,000 as the winner of the 2020 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation while the runners-up will each be awarded £10,000.

Currently, in its 6 year, the prize aims to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovative engineers from across the continent.



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