2024
Chanels Innovations
Chanels Innovations is revolutionizing energy metering for Africa's micro-utilities with its AI-powered, multi-tenant smart meters. By reducing hardware costs by up to 70 percent through proprietary designs and enhancing grid reliability with AI-driven software, Chanels delivers reliable, cost-effective, and scalable energy solutions.
Geographical focus: Nigeria
Temitope Oguntade (MSIT '24)
Founder
Julius Zannu (MSIT '25)
Founder
DFTR
DFTR simplifies financial management for small businesses that rely on manual bookkeeping. DFTR provides a user-friendly platform designed for ease of use, even for those with limited digital experience. By digitizing financial records, DFTR automates bookkeeping, saving time and effort, and allowing business owners to focus on growth. It helps keep personal, business, and group finances distinct, improving organization, financial transparency, and empowering better financial decisions.
Geographical focus: Tanzania/Kenya/Rwanda
Leah Kanyi
Founder
Frank Rweye (MS ECE '22)
Founder