Three young and passionate tech innovators in Ekiti state, Nigeria, have been rewarded with a £6,000 cash prize and access to a global network, all thanks to their creativity and innovation. This recognition comes from their participation in a pitch competition organized by Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) in partnership with the Ekiti State Government.
The grand winner, Odunola Olabintan, the mind behind ‘AskTheDoc,’ addressed crucial issues such as limited access to medical care, high service costs, and lack of awareness. His vision is to create a digital platform called ‘AskTheDoc’ that connects people with responsive doctors.
The other innovative minds, Yomi Adetunji (Representative of Rice Inventory Storage Exchange) and Mayowa Olajide (Representative of Motivar), proposed developing an operating system to support e-learning with online courses and technology to streamline rice warehousing and connect rice processors in the state.
Innovate UK KTN’s mission is to foster connections between ideas, people, and communities to address ever-evolving societal, environmental, and economic challenges. They play a vital role in driving positive change by building diverse networks across various sectors. Their innovative approach aims to help businesses gain global recognition and positions them as preferred collaborators over the years.
At its core, Innovate UK KTN offers an ecosystem of expertise and funding from both private and public sectors, emphasizing the spotlight on innovators who are working to solve fundamental problems through technology, thus accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.
