DEMO Africa has today released a list of the thirty technology start-ups from across Africa that will pitch at the 2015 edition of the DEMO Africa event.
The highest represented category on the 2015 list is Finance and Banking with 8 products. Other popular categories include Education, Transport and Logistics, Retail, Communication and Media and entertainment.
Harry Hare, The executive producer of DEMO Africa, congratulated all the participating entrepreneurs noting the increase in the number of products from the applications received this year. “I would like to congratulate every entrepreneur that took part in the DEMO Africa challenge, though the stage can only accommodate thirty entrepreneurs this year, our pride is particularly in the large numbers of entrepreneurs that continue to support the cause to have Africa generated solutions.” He commented.
The week-long event will take place between the 21st and 25th September, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Nigeria. Over 500 guests including investors, IT buyers, IT consumers and media are expected.
30 start-ups have been selected
Koomza, Feem Wifi, LockName, Raye7, Zeepay Mobile Financial Services, Flippy Campus, Airshop, InsureAfrika, Abacus, SimbaPay, ENT Mobile, Bitsoko, BambaPOS, Shield Finance, LipaPlus, Mavis Computel Limited, OgaVenue, Talking Bookz, CarpartsNigeria, Automobile Ltd, Zuvaa, SmartEdu, PoshRite, iKon Tracker, Edge Books, Bozza Media, Eco-mc2 Compressed Air Hydraulic, Energy Storage, Tango TV, Roundbob, IPC eProductivity, RoadRules.