African Impact Initiative

BFN’s super power is our community, and we want to give some people their flowers! For the last four months, our amazing BFN entrepreneurs and experts in residence have played a pivotal role in supporting the current founders in our flagship programs (#BFNAccelerate & #BFNSmartStart). Successful #Blackfounders themselves, their experiences and skills have provided immense value to those coming after them. Many of them graduated from the same programs in the past, and we believe it’s important for Black founders to learn from experts with shared lived experiences As we gear up for our Demo Day & 3rd Anniversary tomorrow by 4:30pm, we are excited to see the results of their hard work with our graduating 2024 cohorts You can learn more and join the celebration here: https://lnkd.in/gEZNFs7R Tanika, Ehi, Aileen, Edgar, Mthabisi, Angela, Tosin, Adetola, Folasade, Kimberly, Munachi, Romeo

🔒 Securing livelihoods, one ride at a time! Vindex Systems LTD, a Nairobi-based startup and 2021 #AfricanImpactChallenge cohort winner, founded by Chris Kago is revolutionizing the way motorcycle owners protect their assets. With over 2.7 million motorcycle owners in Kenya today, Vindex is helping families safeguard their main source of income. Their innovative technology tracks mobile assets, providing peace of mind to motorcycle owners and shaping the future of asset security across Africa. 🌍 We're proud of their incredible journey and the impact they're making. 🚀 #AfricanImpactInitiative #ImpactInvesting #EntrepreneurMotivation #TechForGood #Startups #Innovation #AssetSecurity #AfricaRising

We are happy to share with you this great achievement! Our commitment to making a social impact through our Annual Photography Competition & Exhibition is for the long haul. The pre-incubation program by African Impact Initiative has helped us to position ourselves for potential sponsorship opportunities. We are looking forward to hosting a successful 2025 event, and for that, we still require the support and while preparing for it. We will be starting with the workshops first before the competition call out. More details will be shared across all the social media platforms in due course.

It’s a celebration 🎉🥳🤩🥳 We are happy to share that our team successfully completed the Africa Impact Challenge Pre-incubation Program! We learnt a lot of insights to drive our business further. From human centered design , understanding our customers and community to coming up with a compelling go to market strategy 😁! We are thankful to African Impact Initiative for this experience and the amazing lessons our team learned from it. Our hope is that more startups can be able to receive mentorship from such a great platform with great support. A big shoutout to all the members of our cohort, mentors and different teams that took their time to learn❤️. We strongly believe that the world is definitely going to be a better place. Let’s keep supporting each other and scaling our impact! Team recognition: Audry Ashleen Chivanga , Kuir Juach Kuir Thuch ,Humphrey Nyahoja Betty MUKANKUSI ,KAYITESI Liliane

Today I started my professional mentorship at LinkedIn as part of the TechWomen program. I received a very warm welcome from my professional mentor Pranali Khadpe a very rare and amazing powerhouse! I had the privilege of meeting the LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, this was truly one of my highlights. I also attended two lightening talks about “360 Degree Leadership and Information Condensation” by two distinguished speakers Eynav Mass and Diana Zhang . My three takeaway points from the talks are as follows: 1.Communicate with impact by paying attention to what you say,how you say it and to who you say it. 2. 360° leadership starts with you then your team,your peers and your manager. 3. Find your unique footprint,you already have one! During my time at LinkedIn,I will work on product development and product management, AI ethics, governance and inclusion with a focus in EdTech. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Pranali Khadpe ,looking forward to learning from her and the rest of the LinkedIn team. TechWomen Shokhista Ergasheva Yuliya Mamedova

Proud to showcase the brilliant startups from our 2023 #AfricanImpactChallenge cohort, driving healthcare innovation across Africa! 🌍 From AI-driven blood transfusion platforms to affordable mental health solutions, these young founders from Rwanda, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, and South Africa are addressing the continent’s most pressing healthcare challenges. With support from the Africa Health Collaborative, University of Toronto, and Mastercard Foundation, these entrepreneurs are paving the way for a healthier future for Africa. Read more about the work that we are doing with these startups from across Africa here: https://lnkd.in/d3BhvET3 #HealthInnovation #AfricanStartups #ImpactLeadership #FutureOfHealthcare #AfricanImpactInitiative Okwoli, Emmanuel, Mahlodi, Faith, Agnes, Christopher, John

The She Deserves Uganda team has successfully completed a 12-week pre-incubation business program with the African Impact Challenge. Led by passionate co-founders,BUSUULWA CHARLES Jackline birungi Muvunye Brian the team gained essential skills in business planning, customer engagement, market analysis, and value creation, which will be key in advancing their mission to combat menstrual poverty and empower women in Uganda. The insights and tools acquired will significantly enhance the organization’s operations and impact. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the African Impact Initiative, Efosa KC Obano, University of Toronto, Jangu International SINA (Social Innovation Academy) , Omoding Geoffrey , Etienne Salborn, Wamboga Tonny, ALOYSIOUS KISITU MUSANYUSA Rebecca Asiimwe Apolot Mary asimwe and Anzisha Prize Russell Mark Julius for their invaluable support and mentorship throughout this journey. Together, these partnerships are helping create a brighter future where every girl can thrive. #SheDeserves #EmpoweringWomen #BusinessGrowth #MenstrualHealth #InnovationForGood

Excited to share that we launched our very first Enlighten Digital Hub Enlighten Edu in Tanga Village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The digital hub complements the web application platform we have built. A digital hub is a space where learners have access to mobile devices, adequate internet connectivity and mobile data to access online sessions on our platform seamlessly. Our platform provides a personal feel online through video and an integrated whiteboard. We use analytics to monitor the learner progress and inform the teacher of areas where the learner struggles with the most.   I am truly grateful to Old Mutual Foundation for partnering with us to see this dream come to reality. Digital inclusion begins with accessibility, access to ICT devices, connectivity and skills. In Africa only 33 percent of the population was using the internet in 2021, meaning an estimated 871 million people are not realizing digital dividends. We are planning to launch more digital hubs across the continent and are actively looking for partners and collaborators. My mission is to ensure that rural communities are not left behind in the digital revolution. I would also like to thank the African Impact Initiative and Propella Business Incubator for supporting our journey. We are learning and growing, one day at a time. Linda Lawrie Efosa KC Obano #DigitalInclusion

🌍✨ Every connection we build isn’t just another link in a network; it’s a force for change. From igniting new ideas to driving real impact, our collaborations pave the way for a better, brighter future for Africa and its people. Let’s keep bridging the gaps and creating lasting legacies. 💡🤝 Join our community to be a part of this great transformation, together we will create history: https://bit.ly/3sSvEqG #MondayMotivation #InnovationForAfrica #ImpactThroughConnection #TogetherWeRise

The African Impact Initiative Pre-Incubation was a very capacitating initiative we embarked on over the past few weeks. It was worthwhile with resources structure to visualize our business journey, we had a great time doing it together with Tapiwa Chamboko. We look forward to the future with boldness and confidence because of the exposure we had. 👏🔥👏🔥. Many thanks to Efosa KC Obano and team for making this program impactful. Skicc Tech #skicctech #innovation