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By Oluwaseyi Ajadi
The Lagos leg of the GITEX AFRICA Startup Roadshow, covered extensively by IT Edge News Africa, witnessed an exhilarating display of innovation and creativity as Clinify and Dojah emerged as the standout winners of the startup pitch. Despite the high activity and competition within Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, these two pioneering startups captured the limelight with their groundbreaking solutions.
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Clinify, a trailblazer in healthcare technology, emerged as a beacon of innovation, revolutionizing patient care through its cutting-edge platform. Harnessing the power of technology, Clinify streamlines healthcare delivery; ensuring personalized and efficient medical services reach patients in need. Their win underscores the transformative potential of technology in addressing critical healthcare challenges both locally and globally.
Meanwhile, Dojah, an end-to-end AI Powered Fraud Prevention and KYC Platform established in 2021, showcased its visionary approach to combatting financial crime. With a commitment to seamless onboarding and ongoing monitoring, Dojah empowers businesses to fight fraud and streamline customer onboarding processes, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.
The success of Clinify and Dojah in the Lagos edition of the GITEX AFRICA Startup Roadshow is a proof to the depth of talent and innovation within Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Their achievements not only affirm Nigeria’s position as a frontrunner in technology innovation but also highlight the immense potential for local startups to drive global impact.
The Lagos Business Briefing, a pivotal component of the event, brought together industry luminaries and decision-makers to discuss strategies for fostering tech innovation in Nigeria.
The speakers, including Dr. Mories Atoki from the African Business Coalition for Health, Olatubosun Alake (Commissioner for Innovation Science and Technology, Lagos State), and Mr. Solomon Ayodele (Head of Innovation, WEMA Bank among others, shared valuable insights and perspectives on advancing Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
As the Lagos edition of the GITEX AFRICA Startup Roadshow drew to a close, participants reflected on the event’s significance as a driving force for collaboration and knowledge exchange. From engaging panel discussions to interactive presentations, the roadshow provided a platform for startups, investors, and industry leaders to connect and forge partnerships that will drive innovation forward.
With the spotlight now shifting to Kaduna for the last edition of the roadshow happening on Thursday 28th, excitement is palpable as anticipation builds for another round of groundbreaking ideas and visionary entrepreneurship to take center stage. As Nigeria continues to assert its position as a hub for tech innovation in Africa, events like the GITEX AFRICA Startup Roadshow serve as engines for growth, propelling the nation’s tech ecosystem to new heights.
