GenesysIGNITE, a southeast startups convergence, which attracted many critical players in Enugu, lived up its billing sparking off an imminent technology revolution.
Aside from awakening their entrepreneurial spirit and igniting technology mind-set of the Southeasterners, it’s served a significant purpose of extending support to different startups that were worthy having met specific criteria.
Last week, all the judges converged at Tenece Group office to select the best three startups, and they were supported with a seed fund of $10, 000 each. The Minister of Science and technology handed over the price to the startups that received monetary support.
The former Nigerian Senate President, Ken Nnamani alongside Kingsley stood by the Minister when presenting the cash reward to the startups.
Here are the startups that pitched:
PlayJoor
PlayJoor provides a platform for REAL TIME multiplayer games. We made it possible for players to earn while competing against other players at a game they are skilled at. We believe that people should enjoy games they are skilled at and to cap it up, earn while playing games.
Touchable
We are a company of innovators using Artificial Intelligence for enabling businesses of all sizes to create simple solutions; We build AI solutions especially those around pictures because we believe a picture is worth a thousand word. We are using AI to enable anyone interacts with things inside an image by just touching it.
Tutor Finder
Tutor Finder is an innovative academic platform that enables people to get a qualified, vetted private/home Tutor at the convenience.
We offer Private tutoring sessions, Group of 10 tutoring sessions, Online video tutorials and an Exam prep mobile application that enables learners to practice what they have learned on the go.
Uzaali
Uzaali is a child-friendly interactive learning management system that provides computer science education for primary and secondary schools students. Our curriculum is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of computer programming in a fun and interactive learning environment. We also created a gamified platform with localized video courses that is relative and easy to understand for our targeted demographic.
Barter9ja
Barter9ja aims at bringing back the concept of barter in a more efficient and productive digital system. One can exchange anything from goods to services to skills by merely posing free of charge and getting offers from our community.
Gallantry Sphere
Gallantry Sphere is an e-commerce outlet that connects you with vetted and reliable artisans and professionals around you. We seek a world where the informal economy is efficient, rewarding and reliable.
House of Uwe (Cloth)
House of Uwe is an e-commerce shop selling made to order Africa apparels proudly designed in Africa by very experienced African designers. House of Uwe provides a solution to the need of the fashion market by allowing shoppers order a custom-made, individual tailored piece they genuinely love.
Matta
Matta is Nigeria’s first attempt to break down the complexities of access to legal information and justice. With our ask a lawyer platform, one has the opportunity to access necessary legal information.
With our find a lawyer service, one can easily connect with verified legal practitioners, who could represent him/her in court. With our Online Dispute Resolution platform, organizations can quickly resolve consumers dispute, saving them time, money and the company’s reputation.
