Innovation

Innovation

From food waste to organic fertilizer: how Tinia Pina’s agritech is transforming agriculture

Tinia Pina is the founder and CEO of Re-Nuble, an agricultural tech startup that transforms food waste into organic fertilizer. The company employs technology and biologicals to transform food waste into organic liquid nutrients which…

By Preta Peace Namasaba October 22, 2023
Innovation

John Legend launches app to rival Yelp and Google Reviews

John Legend is launching It’s Good, a social app that provides users with personalized food and travel recommendations from their social circles. Geared to open to the public soon, the tech startup is geared to…

By Preta Peace Namasaba October 21, 2023
Innovation

These twin brothers have built the second-fastest growing company in Europe with a $1.25 billion valuation

British twin brothers Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham are the co-founders of Marshmallow, a digital insurance company. The firm caters to the needs of marginalised customers and those who usually struggle to find affordable insurance. With…

Innovation

With over $13M in funding, here is how Black female founder Joanna Smith-Griffin is leveraging AI to combat chronic student absenteeism

Joanna Smith-Griffin is the founder and CEO of AllHere, an edtech company which uses chatbot software to reduce chronic absenteeism among students. Using conversational AI and behavioral science, the platform sends messages to ensure students…

By Preta Peace Namasaba October 19, 2023

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Delaware State University makes history as first HBCU to launch private label clothing line

Delaware State University (DSU) is blazing a trail in collegiate branding and entrepreneurship, making history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to launch its own private label clothing line and merchandise brand.…

By Kweku Sampson November 3, 2024
Innovation

World’s highest-ranking Mathematician, Dr. Abdon Atangana, to be honored at the BlackStars Awards Gala in NYC

The BlackStars Awards Gala, an annual celebration of global Black excellence, is set to honor the world’s highest-ranking mathematician, Dr. Abdon Atangana, for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics and his influence on…

By Pheby Mahoney November 1, 2024
Innovation

Black medical student debuts new show inspiring youth to pursue medical careers

A Black medical student turned content creator is working to inspire the next generation of diverse medical professionals through an animated children’s show. Joel Bervell, best known as the “Medical Mythbuster” on social media, has…

By Kweku Sampson October 25, 2024
Innovation

Teen millionaire entrepreneur launches university to teach young people entrepreneurship

At just 12 years old, Jaylen Bledsoe wasn’t like most kids his age. While many of his peers were focused on schoolwork and hobbies, Bledsoe was already laying the groundwork for what would become a…

By Kweku Sampson October 24, 2024
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