Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana

The project aims to solve the issue of wound and nosocomial infection on both the side of the patient and healthcare practitioner by converting pineapple leaf fibers into ecofriendly and affordable gauze with antimicrobial properties which will boost quality healthcare delivery.

An agricultural health initiative utilizing local materials and resources to tackle the problem of try and error in the management of animal health in sub Saharan Africa. By producing on field rapid diagnostic test kits to aid in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Our project recycles waste glass and clay into durable, eco-friendly ceramic tiles for use in construction and interior design. By transforming locally sourced waste into valuable products, we reduce environmental pollution, promote sustainability, and support a circular economy.

Illegal mining has polluted water bodies in Ghanaian communities with mercury and chemicals, causing kidney and liver issues, while climate change limits alternative water sources. Our innovative water purifier uses IoT to detect contaminants and AI to trigger purification, ensuring potable water.

My project aims to discover novel inhibitors of dengue virus replication using computational drug discovery approaches. I will employ
virtual screening, molecular docking, and machine learning to identify potential lead compounds for experimental validation.

In a world where heroes emerge from academia, UNLOKINNO’s platform is creating strong collaboration, finance and knowledge transfer routes in between academic R&D labs based in global south countries and global green tech startups (new materials, climate tech)

We upcycle discarded snail shells into chitosan, a natural biopolymer used to create edible coatings that extend produce shelf life. Alongside our sustainable packaging solutions, we train farmers in post-harvest handling to reduce food waste and improve marketability.

We equiped young Ghanaians with a cutting edge skills by using waste materials such as cardboard, papers,wood and plastic bottles to teach robotics and science project.

We transform plastic and agricultural waste into sustainable plywood, offering an eco-friendly alternative to timber. This innovation reduces deforestation, plastic pollution, and contributes to climate change mitigation

AgriEase Ltd is transforming cashew farming through smart, solar-driven machines that automate nut collection and separation while reducing post-harvest losses. With digital tools like solar and sensors, the solution empowers farmers to improve yield, income, and efficiency.

Trofare improves mobility and accessibility with real-time informal public transport information ( Ride information ) readily accessible to commuters through a digital app and crowdsourcing.

YARP Foods is turning Ghana’s cassava waste into opportunity by producing high-quality flour and eco-friendly packaging. Our solution supports farmers, reduces imports, and combats plastic waste using climate-smart technology.

I used DNA sequencing to identify Curvularia spp. which are responsible for the prevalence of brown leaf spot disease of rice in Ghana.
I identified that botanicals (Neem extract and Nerium extract) and epiphytes if rice (Purperiocilium lilacinum and Aspergillus flavus) can best control the BLSD

WaxFarm is an agribusiness focused on producing affordable organic fertilizer to combat soil infertility and promote sustainable farming. Our goal is to improve crop yields for smallholder farmers while restoring soil health across Ghana.