Three startups have emerged winners of the 2017 GenesysIGNITE innovation prize organised by Genesys Tech Hub in collaboration with CFAtech.ng.
The GenesysIGNITE innovation prize, is a South Eastern [Nigeria] startup convergence with a $10,000 cash prize reward for each of the startups.
Presenting the (mock) cheques to the winners, the Special Guest of Honour and Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu stated:
“Nigerian processes were not designed to turn research findings to commercial products; we are working seriously to address this.
Any nation that produces science and technology experts is always the toast of the world. [GenesysIGNITE] is doing what the Government has in mind with regards youths development- capacity building, incubation, venture capitals, and other supports.”
Winners Of 2017 GenesysIGNITE Innovation Prize
- Tutor Finder NG
Tutor Finder NG, home tutors in South East Nigeria with reach in Owerri, Awka, Enugu and Aba and over 54 professional tutors.
Tutor Finder NG provide learners with the advantage of quality, experienced and innovative teachings that make them become the finished articles, far beyond the limitation of class room learning.
Tutor Finder provide support to classroom instruction and assignments and go back and deal with building blocks that were missed.
One-to-one tutoring helps students build confidence, and get individualized support and better grades.
2. PlayJoor
PlayJoor is a platform for real time multiplayer games. The developers make it possible for players to earn while competing against other players at a game they are skilled at.
The startups founders believe that people should enjoy games they are skilled at and to cap it up, earn while playing the games.
3. House of Uwe (cloth)
Uwe.ng is an e-commerce shop selling made-to-order African 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, individually tailored piece they truly love.
