HiiL Justice Accelerator

HiiL Innovating Justice is an advisory and research institute located in The Hague, Netherlands, dedicated to improving the justice sector. Established in 2005, it includes the HiiL Justice Accelerator, which focuses on nurturing startups in regions such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and various parts of Africa. The organization is composed of professionals with extensive academic and research experience, bringing diverse cultural perspectives to the challenges of justice delivery. HiiL aims to foster innovation and support initiatives that create effective solutions in areas where justice is critically needed.

Themba Mahleka

Region Head, South Africa

Iran Seyed Raeisy Huffels

Accelerator Programme Manager

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Tulix

Grant in 2023
Tulix is a payments and remittance platform focused on empowering individuals across Africa by facilitating money sharing and collaborative payment management. The platform enables users to send money for various purposes, such as supporting families, purchasing goods, or covering medical and educational expenses. Tulix enhances the user experience by allowing individuals to manage their financial contributions transparently, enabling them to see and decide how funds will be utilized, which fosters accountability. The platform features innovative tools, including the creation of "jars" for collaborative budgeting and goal-based savings, aimed at improving financial health. By combining fast and affordable payment options with enhanced visibility and collaboration, Tulix offers significant value to both senders and recipients, allowing them to maintain connections regardless of geographic barriers.

LegalFundi

Grant in 2021
LegalFundi is a law-technology startup focused on improving access to legal services for individuals and small business owners. By utilizing AI-driven technology, the company aims to reduce the barriers associated with traditional legal systems, making legal information more accessible and understandable. The platform provides affordable, on-demand legal solutions across various areas such as family law, employment law, and consumer rights. LegalFundi empowers users by offering clear explanations of relevant laws and guidance on recommended steps to address their legal situations, ultimately facilitating better management of legal issues at a fraction of the cost typically associated with conventional legal services.

Ownedby

Seed Round in 2020
Ownedby develops an interactive asset management platform focused on appliances and devices. It assigns unique digital identities to these assets, traceable online yet owner-controlled, enhancing ownership validation and deterring theft.

Bankly

Grant in 2019
Bankly is a digital financial services company that offers a savings and peer-to-peer transfer platform aimed at enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. Users can fund their wallets through a network of vouchers, which operate under a "Recharge to save" model, similar to mobile airtime top-ups. This system allows customers to engage with digital finance seamlessly, utilizing existing consumer behaviors developed in the telecommunications sector. Bankly's platform includes features such as transaction history, financial behavior tracking, multi-channel and cardless withdrawals, as well as direct-to-account transactions. By simplifying and securing digital payments, Bankly empowers users to save, withdraw, and make payments through virtual interfaces, thus addressing the challenges of accessing financial services and paving the way for broader financial solutions.

Yunga

Grant in 2018
Yunga Technologies operates a digital rescue network designed to facilitate real-time communication among neighbors and law enforcement during emergencies or attacks. The platform allows community members to organize into groups, connecting each household to a network. In the event of an emergency, users can alert their neighbors and police with the touch of a button on a security device, ensuring swift access to assistance. This system empowers users to obtain immediate help via their smartphones, enhancing community safety and responsiveness in critical situations.
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