22 Ghanaian startups joins 2nd cohort of UNICEF StartUp Lab
Summary
Over 200 applications were received from across Ghana for the six-month business and product development programme, which will give participants access to UNICEF’s wide network of technical experts to help them extend their social impact and enhance their products. Each startup will benefit from group and individual mentoring, as well as capacity building sessions to help scale and grow their business to compete internationally. Training and curriculum will be managed by MEST Africa, the programme’s main implementing partner, supported by additional technology hubs and an international team of experts. The selected companies include e-commerce platform Africa Goodnest, digital identity software company BACE, healthcare platforms Bisa, Digital Health Access and MOCHCare, ed-tech platforms DEXT, eCampus, Scribble Works, TalentsinAfrica and WiredTutor, and waste management companies AppCyclers, Asa Nwura, Coliba and Premier Waste Services. “Each of the startups are already marketing impactful products and services that, if brought to scale, can positively influence and accelerate results for children, young people and communities.