Intel Corporation has announced the winners of its 2024 Community Reach Program (CRP).

The program, which is in collaboration with AfriLabs, saw participants present innovative solutions that utilise AI and broadband connectivity to address real-world challenges in underserved communities across African Union (AU) member states.

Intel says the CRP received 436 applications from 35 African countries, across sectors such as education, digital skills readiness, agriculture, and healthcare, with women in technology being the key focus area and 115 women-led applications received.

Out of the 115 applications, 30 women-led projects were selected by Entrogx to participate in the U.S. Department of State-sponsored Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).

The AWE,  a program facilitated by Muqbis from Egypt, provides training on business development and e-commerce strategies, empowering female entrepreneurs striving for social impact.

The winners of the 2024 Community Reach Program (CRP) are listed below:

● Tinydavid Limited (Ghana) – SnooCODERED: An AI-powered emergency healthcare logistics platform enhancing emergency responses.

● Global Light Services Africa (Côte d’Ivoire) – restructuring urban mobility through AI and IoT-powered electric vehicles.

● EXUUS Ltd (Rwanda) – SAVE & Pindo: Delivering financial literacy training through Voice AI in Kinyarwanda for rural communities.

● University of Embu (Kenya) – BESHTE: A chatbot raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence among adolescents.

● Nyansapo Foundation (Kenya) – Empowering teachers with AI tools to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes.

● Africa Edu Holdings (Maarifaeducation) – Establishing Learning Centres offering advanced education and skills training for vulnerable populations.

● Petabyte Esports Company Limited (Nigeria) – Ghetto to Glory: A video gaming initiative for underserved youth promoting positive change and quality of life.

“The Community Reach Program is a clear reflection of our commitment to advancing technology that drives social impact. By collaborating with partners like Prosper Africa, AfriLabs, and Modus Africa VC, we are not only providing resources and support to these groundbreaking initiatives but also ensuring they can effectively scale and create lasting change,” said Dr. Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo, director of Government Affairs Africa and IGA CTO Liaison at Intel Corporation.

“By supporting these projects, we are not only driving sustainable solutions but also equipping innovators with the tools and networks they need to create lasting impact in underserved communities,” added Anna Ekeledo, executive director at AfriLabs.