elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization

BukaPO runs a food and beverage platform that supports micro and small food businesses in reaching a broader market by linking consumers with a network of home cooks rather than traditional restaurants, offering pulses, rice bowls, and various snacks and beverages.

Rutopia is a social enterprise that connects travelers with rural communities to gain authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences. They assist protectors in generating sustainable income through regenerative tourism. They provide tourism and adventure activities in idyllic locations, from multi-day treks to quiet walks along beaches, forests, deserts, and jungles. They also help travelers learn about ancestral and traditional techniques from various cultures, such as wood carving, artisanal fishing, and making jewelry.

Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

Elucid Social is a health technology company focused on advancing human rights within global supply chains. The company utilizes a data-driven approach to develop and implement technologies that assess, report, and mitigate human rights risks associated with the sourcing of goods and services. By creating tailor-made digital health ecosystems, Elucid Social enables businesses to improve the health and livelihoods of producers within their supply chains. This integration of social good with business practices aims to yield measurable results and promote ethical sourcing in various industries.

Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.

Pricepally is an online grocery service that connects consumers directly with farmers and wholesalers for bulk purchasing of fresh food items and household essentials. By aggregating demand, it offers affordable prices while supporting local agriculture.

Elucid Social is a health technology company focused on advancing human rights within global supply chains. The company utilizes a data-driven approach to develop and implement technologies that assess, report, and mitigate human rights risks associated with the sourcing of goods and services. By creating tailor-made digital health ecosystems, Elucid Social enables businesses to improve the health and livelihoods of producers within their supply chains. This integration of social good with business practices aims to yield measurable results and promote ethical sourcing in various industries.

BluLever Education fosters a collaborative ecosystem for artisans at all levels of their career. It offers vocational education and skills training through its platform, empowering apprentices to excel professionally and contribute effectively to businesses.

Yebo Fresh is an online grocery shopping service based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on delivering a wide range of products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, dry groceries, drinks, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, toiletries, and household items. The company specifically targets underserved areas, such as Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Gugulethu, where access to formal retail options is limited. By leveraging unique business partnerships, Yebo Fresh is able to offer high-quality products and popular brands at competitive prices. Following recent funding, the company is expanding its reach throughout the greater Cape Town area, aiming to enhance grocery accessibility for its communities.

Virohan is an innovative EdTech platform established in 2018 that focuses on training for the healthcare industry. It aims to address the gap between traditional education and industry needs through a demand-led, omnichannel training approach. Virohan utilizes a technology-driven model to deliver standardized learning outcomes at scale, emphasizing the development of core technical skills, language abilities, and life skills through gamified blended learning. The platform offers courses that include long internships at hospitals, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world settings. Its fee-based model provides financial support through installment-based repayment options once students secure employment. Virohan has successfully trained over 3,000 individuals, with more than 94% achieving job placements. With operations in 20 cities across India and partnerships with over 750 employers, the company has experienced significant growth, doubling its business year over year. By leveraging technology to predict job demand and streamline training and placement processes, Virohan enhances operational efficiency and lowers costs, positioning itself as a key player in the estimated $7.5 billion healthcare training market in India.

Ignitia specializes in high-resolution, AI-driven weather forecasting optimized for tropical regions. It provides hyper-localized forecasts via SMS, benefiting agriculture, industry, mining, and offshore applications. The company's services include short-term forecasting, climate statistics, early warnings for extreme weather, and near real-time data.

Virohan is an innovative EdTech platform established in 2018 that focuses on training for the healthcare industry. It aims to address the gap between traditional education and industry needs through a demand-led, omnichannel training approach. Virohan utilizes a technology-driven model to deliver standardized learning outcomes at scale, emphasizing the development of core technical skills, language abilities, and life skills through gamified blended learning. The platform offers courses that include long internships at hospitals, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world settings. Its fee-based model provides financial support through installment-based repayment options once students secure employment. Virohan has successfully trained over 3,000 individuals, with more than 94% achieving job placements. With operations in 20 cities across India and partnerships with over 750 employers, the company has experienced significant growth, doubling its business year over year. By leveraging technology to predict job demand and streamline training and placement processes, Virohan enhances operational efficiency and lowers costs, positioning itself as a key player in the estimated $7.5 billion healthcare training market in India.

East Africa Fruits Co. is a prominent distributor of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, serving a diverse clientele that includes retailers, wholesalers, local vendors, cafes, hotels, and exporters. Founded in 2013 and based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company sources its produce from smallholder farmers, providing essential services such as cleaning, sorting, packing, and marketing. By facilitating connections between sellers and buyers, East Africa Fruits Co. supports smallholder farmers with crop planning tailored to market demands. The company is dedicated to increasing the availability of fresh produce to meet growing consumer demand both locally and internationally. In its pursuit of growth, East Africa Fruits Co. aims to become a leading producer and exporter of fruits and vegetables, with plans for significant expansion in the coming years.

Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.

Essmart is an essential technology distributor operating since 2011. It improves rural retail shops' access to life-enhancing technologies like solar lanterns and water filters in southern India by aggregating products, distributing them locally, and facilitating manufacturers' warranties.

The Vega Marketplace will eventually feature farmers representing a variety of regions and coffee varietals. Customers will be able to search for farmers and select coffee based on origin, tasting notes, and/or roasting profile.