Success Stories

Case Studies

Discover how young innovators in Northern Nigeria are building technology solutions that address real challenges in their communities.

Track

Year

2025Senior Track

Eco Kano

Environmental sustainability app

An innovative mobile application promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices in Kano communities. The app provides users with practical tools for waste management, recycling locations, and community clean-up events.

Where they are now: Team members will begin undergraduate studies at Clarkson University in Fall 2025 with full scholarships. The app is being expanded to other Northern Nigerian states.

Energy & EnvironmentMobile App

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2024Senior Track

HealthMate Kaduna

Community health information system

A mobile platform providing accessible health information and connecting rural communities with healthcare services. HealthMate bridges the gap between underserved communities and quality healthcare through technology.

Where they are now: HealthMate is being piloted in partnership with Kaduna State Ministry of Health across 10 local government areas, with plans for statewide deployment in 2025.

Health & NutritionMobile App

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2023Senior Track

FarmConnect Kano

Connecting smallholder farmers to markets

An agricultural technology app that helps smallholder farmers in Kano State find buyers and get fair prices for their produce, reducing post-harvest losses and eliminating exploitative middlemen.

Where they are now: FarmConnect is now deployed in 5 local government areas in Kano State, with expansion planned to Jigawa and Katsina States. The team returns during breaks to mentor new participants.

Energy & EnvironmentMobile App

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2022Senior Track

LearnHausa Digital

Hausa language learning platform

An interactive digital platform teaching Hausa language and culture to young people and diaspora communities worldwide. LearnHausa preserves cultural heritage while making language learning accessible and engaging.

Where they are now: Team founders now serve as mentors for new STEMify Africa participants. LearnHausa has been featured in international media and is being used by schools in the UK and USA with significant Hausa diaspora populations.

EducationArtificial Intelligence

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