The Tony Elumelu Foundation

Dalmar is a groundbreaking platform transforming tourism in Africa by connecting global travelers with authentic, undiscovered local experiences. Aiming to become the "Booking" of Africa, Dalmar offers users the opportunity to explore and book unique adventures across all African countries, striving to double the number of international tourists visiting the continent. Built on core values of Adventure, Transparency, Safety, Sharing, and Authenticity, DalmarApp ensures unforgettable and secure journeys for every traveler. With an extensive network of local partners, our platform provides access to a wide range of accommodations, activities, and guided tours, all tailored to showcase Africa's diverse cultures and landscapes. DalmarApp's commitment to excellence and innovation sets it apart as a leader in African tourism, creating meaningful connections and memorable experiences for travelers worldwide.

Tetafi an AI-powered financial management platform that helps informal businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs manage their daily transactions through a conversational interface on WhatsApp.

Dawa Health operates a digital healthcare platform designed to enhance maternal and neonatal health. This service is primarily focused on empowering mothers in emerging markets by providing remote maternal assistance through a mobile clinic known as DawaMom. The platform utilizes a multilingual, AI-powered technology that is accessible via a smartphone app, web portal, or audio chatbot. It delivers personalized weekly maternal advice, enabling expectant mothers to monitor critical health parameters such as blood pressure, blood sugar, urinary tract infections, hemoglobin levels, and ultrasound scans. The approach leverages a network of trained first-level clinicians and community health workers to ensure comprehensive care and support for mothers throughout their pregnancy.

Goliath Aerospace technology – a professional drone service provider specialized in aerial data collection, analysis and consultancy in agriculture and forestry. Information collected can be utilized for crop diagnosis of pests and diseases, crop nutrient management, deforestation monitoring, carbon capture readings and forest fire prevention. It’s fast, effective and does not upset the natural balance.

Clivice Limited, headquartered in Nairobi, is a creative mobile application company that leverages technology to deliver services to end consumers.​ ​

Livestock animal healthcare in Africa is fundamentally broken. In a place like Nigeria, for every 100,000 livestock farmers there is less than 5 veterinary doctors to serve them and even very limited veterinary diagnostic laboratories to assist animal healthcare experts to better diagnose and treat effectively. This further affects our food system as about 40% livestock animals are lost to diseases annually. At Evet we are committed to solving this problem by building an end to end tech enabled solution that conveniently delivers quality animal healthcare to farmer's door step. Our solution is making it ten times faster and cheaper for farmers and veterinarians to detect diseases early enough and prevent diseases outbreak

NAYAMAX is a pan-African e-commerce ecosystem empowering SMEs to thrive in the digital economy through integrated solutions. Combining a SaaS platform for easy online store creation, OUCEST (a geolocation and digital addressing system for optimized logistics), and E-commerce Connect (an advocacy network for regulatory harmonization), NAYAMAX bridges the gap between informal commerce and modern digital infrastructure. Key Offerings: 1- SaaS Platform: Enables SMEs to build and manage online stores without technical skills. 2- OUCEST: Streamlines last-mile delivery with AI-powered addressing, adopted by multinationals. 3- E-commerce Connect: Advocates for standardized e-commerce policies across Africa via partnerships with institutions like the Association of e-commerce actors of Burkina Faso Backed by Founder Institute. Vision: Democratize e-commerce access for 100,000 African SMEs by 2030 and position OUCEST as the continent’s addressing standard. Key Differentiators: 1- All-in-One Ecosystem: Unifies SaaS, logistics, and policy advocacy. 2- Offline-First Approach: Mobile app with SMS sync for low-connectivity regions. 3- Community-Driven: Locally adapted solutions co-built with SMEs.

SourceMyGadgets is a platform-based solution creating personalized services that meet the end-to-end needs of consumers and fragmented suppliers.

Medtech Africa provides a medical platform (Forcardio) that enables caregivers to use health monitoring to manage and improve the care of their patients. We provide easy access to continuous medical care for cardiovascular disease management and care in emerging markets. We provide cost-effective and simplified tools that provide proactive, personalized, and timely information about people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure.

Green Republic leverages technology to harvest recyclable materials direct from post consumers while unlocking and offering them assorted benefits for their everyday waste. We also formalise the role of waste pickers by up-skilling, equipping, capturing date, business intelligence, and offering them better renumeration and working conditions. We then process and sell baled or washed PET, HDPE and PP chips. We also fabricate biogas production systems using locally sourced materials, which enables us to offer a complete waste management solution to businesses, individuals, households and communities in Nigeria. Green Republic is building a decentralised recycling platform with microcredit functions, which will be launched in Nigeria first. Our mission is to collect 170 million PET & UBC in our first 7 years of engagement, while targeting and empowering undeserved demographics and communities.

Chil AI Lab focuses on enhancing access to reproductive health and cancer diagnosis for women across the African continent through artificial intelligence technology. The company provides a range of services, including e-consultation, e-medical records, e-referral, auto lab results, and e-pharmacy. By leveraging technology, Chil AI Lab aims to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for women, addressing critical health challenges in the region.

LegitCar is focused on combating vehicle theft in Nigeria through its automated theft-status check service, which caters to both individuals and businesses. By providing this service, LegitCar aims to prevent stolen vehicles from being resold or misused, thereby acting as a deterrent to theft and enhancing community safety. In addition to its theft prevention efforts, LegitCar operates an online marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling of used cars. The platform ensures a secure and transparent transaction process by offering detailed vehicle listings, history reports, and secure payment options. This comprehensive approach not only helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions but also supports effective law enforcement and vehicle insurance processes by providing essential vehicle data.

Helpmum offers mobile healthcare services. They use the power of mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle maternal and infant mortality in remote areas. HelpMum offers clean birth kits to women in underprivileged and underserved areas and uses its vaccination tracker and HelpMum adviser to make sure that babies don't miss their vaccination appointments. With the help of mobile technology and low-cost innovation, HelpMum aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria.

Paat Soil Clinic is a one-stop shop for all healthcare services related to soil. Its goal is to raise smallholder farmers' household incomes. Its objective is to use creative soil testing techniques to boost soil productivity and yield among rural smallholder farmers. Its goal is to increase incomes and food security by increasing farm productivity and providing access to farming knowledge.

ZPOS is a technology company that specializes in developing business management systems, particularly point-of-sale software. Its offerings include inventory management solutions that allow businesses to track stock levels, manage credit customers, and apply discounts. The software also facilitates the addition of new stock and the ability to save transactions for later processing. In addition to its software products, ZPOS provides IT consulting services aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Through these services, ZPOS aims to support clients in achieving profitable and streamlined operations.

eFarm.cm operates as a comprehensive eCommerce and value chain partner in agribusiness, focusing on the promotion and sale of agro-pastoral products from Cameroon and across Africa. The platform facilitates connections between buyers and sellers, integrating information and communication technology to streamline the buying and selling of agricultural goods. It offers various online payment methods and collaborates with logistics companies to ensure the safe transport and delivery of products. In addition to providing an online marketplace, eFarm.cm supports producers by offering technical and logistical assistance in areas such as production, harvest, and post-harvest management, particularly in remote farming communities. The company also engages in the production, preservation, and sale of agricultural goods to maintain reliable supply chains. Furthermore, eFarm.cm features an academy that provides training and practical experience in agriculture, enhancing the skills of individuals within the sector.

Tuteria is an e-learning platform that connects students with qualified private tutors across Nigeria. The service allows users to find instructors for a wide range of subjects, including academic disciplines, competitive exam preparations, languages, and various skills such as music, swimming, and photography. Tutors are verified for their skills and identity before being listed, ensuring a reliable learning experience. Tuteria operates in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, offering users the convenience of booking one-on-one lessons with nearby instructors tailored to their individual learning needs.

Jalo is a hybrid technology and logistics solution developed and managed by Think Hat Firm. We are using technology to transform the way delivery works. With Jalo we are providing a way to conveniently move packages from one point to another in less than two hours. Jalo offers a revolutionary hyper local on-demand delivery service that connects customers with local businesses.

Smoothie Express offers freshly made smoothies.

RecyclePoints is a waste recycling and social benefit venture that encourages post-consumers to recycle by creating value from their everyday waste. The company operates an incentive-based scheme that collects recyclable materials and rewards participants with points. These points can be accumulated and redeemed for various household items available in their iRecycle store. By motivating individuals and corporations to engage in recycling, RecyclePoints aims to reduce waste while providing tangible rewards for environmentally responsible behavior.

Priceinfo is an online price comparison platform that facilitates the comparison of prices for a wide range of products from various e-commerce websites in Nigeria. The platform boasts a shopping index featuring over 100,000 products sourced from more than 50 online stores, including prominent retailers such as Jumia, Konga, and Payporte. By aggregating prices from multiple sources, Priceinfo enables consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, ultimately enhancing their online shopping experience.

MyFoodyShop is an e-commerce grocery delivery service company. Their products include packaged foods, fresh produce, oils and sauces, seasonings and spices, bulk purchases, and combo gift packs. They offer bulk, wholesale, and retail supply services of food stuffs such as rice, beans, garri, noodles, spaghetti, sardines, groundnut oil, palm oil, fresh tomatoes, fresh pepper, egusi, ogbono, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and any other food products that are needed based on demand.

FoodStantly operates as a mobile-web marketplace that connects farmers and food traders directly with consumers and businesses. The platform enables users to purchase a variety of food items, ranging from grocery essentials for quick meals to restaurant deliveries and farm-fresh produce. By facilitating online sales, FoodStantly supports farmers and food traders in reaching a broader audience while providing last-mile hyperlocal delivery services. This comprehensive approach streamlines the food supply chain, making it easier for customers to access fresh products directly from their sources.

The Purple Future Trust develops STEM education tools and products for women and children in sub-Saharan Africa, especially those from underrepresented communities. We use STEM education to empower women and children by providing them with the resources, mentorship and training they need to develop their skills and confidence in the subject. Through our programs, we offer learners the chance to experiment with science and robotics kits, learn hardware assembly as well as software programming. In addition, our programs feature interactive activities to help strengthen their problem-solving skills. By engaging learners in this way, we hope to help them use STEM education as a tool to make a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Mamamoni is a business focused on empowering women and providing access to banking services and loans for low-income individuals in urban and slum communities. The company operates a branchless banking model, allowing women to conduct financial transactions directly through their mobile phones, eliminating the need to visit bank branches. Mamamoni trains women in vocational skills, facilitates their registration for Mobile Money, and teaches them how to manage their finances effectively. By transforming their phone numbers into bank accounts, these women can receive payments, save money, and obtain loans to fund their businesses or vocational training. The services offered by Mamamoni aim to enhance financial literacy and support women in growing their economic opportunities.

500Shops provides software tools that help businesses sell their products online. It provides technology to help small and medium businesses grow into successful companies. The company was founded in 2013 by Clive Ayonye and Emotu Balogun. It is headquartered in Yaba, Lagos.