Africa’s
leading startup and career accelerator, ALX, reaffirmed its commitment to
addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges through
entrepreneurship by hosting an impactful online pitch session featuring 10
promising startups from its ecosystem. The event provided a platform for the
startups to present their innovative business solutions and models, receiving
valuable feedback from a panel of three expert judges.
The highlight of the event was when Grow Kinesis,
a groundbreaking health and fitness digital solution, clinched first place
position among other impressive solutions such as second-placed Helgg, a
micro-mobility company of e-vehicles, and third-placed Uri Creative, a creative
marketplace and digital analytical tool.
Joshua Ebinabo, Entrepreneurship Development
Manager for ALX in Nigeria, expressed his pleasure at the event and the strides
made by participating startups. “ALX is committed to empowering entrepreneurs
with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to transform their
ideas into solutions that tackle global challenges. With this pitch session, we
showcase incredible potential within our ecosystem. Watching these startups
grow, innovate, and inspire is a privilege,” he stated.
The session also featured candid feedback from
the panel of expert judges, who applauded the ingenuity, creativity, and
determination of the participants. The constructive critique will enable the
startups to refine their strategies and amplify their impact.
The other participating startups were Afren, a
digital platform bridging the gap between clients and freelancers, Browpay, an
innovative hybrid of payment and supply solution, Delivit, a last-mile delivery
solution, Chao, a fast and reliable food and essentials delivery service, Haidy
Food, a wholesale e-commerce platform, Medrack Health, a health-tech and
pharmaceutical solutions provider, and Viscio Express, an Agro-Logistics
provider and transport solution.
ALX remains steadfast in its dedication to
identifying and supporting visionary entrepreneurs. By creating opportunities
for startups to thrive, the accelerator is paving the way for sustainable
solutions to global challenges, positioning Africa as a hub of transformative
innovation.
To learn more about ALX programmes and
initiatives, visit www.alxafrica.ng.
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