Ethiopia’s burgeoning tech scene is receiving a significant boost as iceaddis, the country’s pioneering innovation hub, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, unveils a roster of startups chosen for its high-profile accelerator program, Venture Media reports. This initiative is set to catalyze the growth of Ethiopia’s most promising tech ventures by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a global network.
Acubed: Spearheading Health Tech Innovation
Leading the health tech revolution, Acubed is poised to set new standards in lab testing across Ethiopia and Rwanda, offering a glimpse into the future of healthcare technology in Africa.
Bafta: The Next Wave in Beauty and Wellness
With Bafta’s innovative app that streamlines the booking process for beauty and wellness services, this startup is crafting a user-centric approach that’s reshaping the industry’s landscape.
Chap! Chap!: Driving the Logistics Revolution
Chap! Chap! is redefining logistics with its platform that seamlessly connects customers with local drivers for a variety of transport needs, marking a leap forward in the Ethiopian logistics sector.
Qusqaes & Tolo Transport: Transforming Retail and Transit
Qusqaes is carving out a new niche in online retail, while Tolo Transport is enhancing urban mobility with its reliable motorbike services, showcasing the transformative power of digital platforms in traditional markets.
Emebet, Amrach.net, & Sabi: Disrupting Through Specialization
From Emebet’s comprehensive domestic helper database to Amrach.net’s market linkage tool and Sabi’s African tech talent network, these startups are harnessing the power of specialization to drive change.
Sery & Tilosh: Personalizing On-Demand Services
Sery’s verified maintenance and installation services and Tilosh’s wedding vendor platform exemplify the potential of tailored, on-demand platforms to disrupt conventional service sectors.
Awra Store: Revolutionizing Electronics Retail
Awra Store is challenging the electronics retail space by partnering with vendors to offer premium products at fair prices, signaling a shift towards value-driven consumer electronics.
This elite group of startups is expected to receive strategic support to scale their operations and increase their market reach, potentially setting the stage for the next wave of global tech contenders from Africa.
