The FutureList

Innovation Memo: With Co-founder of Kumva Insights, Kennet Christensen   Kumva Insights designs, builds and deploys data solutions based on flexible and scalable IoT remote sensing systems. Their focus is on the intelligent use of data to combat climate change, their solutions are developed to optimise production processes, minimise waste of valuable resources, and improve decision-making among their partners. In today’s Innovation Memo, we profile Kumva Insights with Co-Founder and COO, Kennet Christensen and explore their vision to enhance solution capabilities and expand into new markets. #IoT #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Energy #Healthcare #Connectivity #DataAnalytics

Last week, the Mobility and Logistics - Casablanca Founders Meetup hosted by Lotf Belych and Monica Pun at The FutureList brought together industry leaders to discuss how data-driven technologies are transforming mobility and logistics! We were excited to welcome over 30 innovators for an evening of insightful discussions and impactful networking! Check out the video below for event highlights and a glimpse of the impactful discussions that took place. A big thank you to our panelists: Charles Pommarède, Co-founder of ENAKL, Hamza Naciri Bennani, General Manager of Glovo Morocco, and Reda El Fakir, Head of Partnerships at Freterium, for their valuable contributions to this dynamic discussion. Keep an eye out for upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/dTYGVmtF

Innovation Memo: With Co-founder of Trends Research, Mary-Queenie Adam Liebenberg   Trends Research is an AI-backed business intelligence platform providing hyper-local and granular data to brands about their consumers, the industry, and their competitors' consumer bases. The data is collected directly from consumers through a free lucky draw on its entertainment website, where users participate for free to win a prize. In today's Innovation Memo Co-founder and CEO, Mary-Queenie Adam-Liebenberg, shares how Trends Research differentiates itself by its capacity to analyse the behaviour of over 33 million users, offering real-time data that reflects consumer behaviour and intentions. Read more in our Innovation Memo below.  

Innovation Memo: With Founder of Bekia, Alaa Afifi   Bekia inc is an innovative waste management solution, empowering both households and companies to monetise their waste while contributing to a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. Founded on the principles of innovation and environmental consciousness, Bekia offers a seamless platform through a mobile app, enabling users to dispose of their waste and earn monetary rewards. We talked with the Founder and CEO of Bekia inc, Alaa Afifi, who was recognised as one of the Middle East’s Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dskV6mxw #WasteManagement #Sustainability #GreenFuture #Innovation

Immersive Advertising Revolution: The Impact of Augmented Reality and Machine Learning The fusion of augmented reality and machine learning is driving a paradigm shift in the advertising industry. These technologies enable brands to create more engaging, personalised, and efficient advertising experiences. As AR and ML continue to evolve, the potential for innovation in advertising is limitless. For brands looking to stay ahead of the curve, embracing AR and ML is not just an option—it's a necessity. We highlight 3 companies making waves: Blippar, Albert.AI and Niantic, Inc. (creators of the popular AR game Pokémon GO). By Mathias Bizimana Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtNGTX8U Get innovation insights from The FutureList weekly. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3DVZexv #MachineLearning #Advertising #AugmentedReality

Exciting Opportunity for Investors: Women-Led Demo Day in London & Virtually! Don't miss the chance to discover groundbreaking ideas and support women-led innovation, we encourage female investors in our network to attend Hive Founders' Cohort VIII Investor Demo Day! You'll have the opportunity to watch the top performers from Cohort VIII present their investment-ready businesses. These are 100% women-led, pre-seed, and seed-stage companies from around the world, operating in diverse industries. Our Ecosystem Manager, Monica Pun, will be attending in London - so reach out to her if you would like to meet up and learn more about The FutureList! 📅 Event Details: Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM UK | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Location: Google London Virtual Option: Join us online from anywhere in the world! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d44sX9hN

Innovation Memo: With Founder and CEO of Atoms, Ali Kamaly Atoms is a semiconductor company leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline the traditionally complex and time-consuming IC validation process. Their user-friendly online solution empowers engineers to automate intricate chip testing, leading to significant reductions in validation timelines for companies across the industry. In today’s Innovation Memo, we profile Atoms, with Co-founder and CEO, Ali Kamaly. Ali is an entrepreneur with a technical background in embedded systems and electronics and shares how he embarked on the journey of chip design after experiencing firsthand the time-consuming and exhausting nature of working as a chip validation engineer. #ChipVerification #SemiconductorEngineering #Innovation

"Operators are the backbone of the African technology industry, they're the individuals who create the magic behind the scenes" - Ebinabo Joshua War The FutureList's Ebinabo Joshua War participated in a panel discussion at the Tech Operators Mixr earlier this month and explored, "Adapting to Change: The Role of Tech Operators in Navigating Market Shifts". As a sponsor of the Mixr, we're excited to share highlights from this incredible event hosted in collaboration with Gerald Black, Black Ops, XConnect and 54 Collective VC. #Networking #Evens #OpsMixr #OpsMixrAfrica #TechOperators #LagosTech #Innovation #Collaboration #AfricaTech

This week, our team at The FutureList is gearing up to host not one, but three events across Africa! On Thursday, we're thrilled to bring together founders in Casablanca, Morocco, for a meetup centered around the theme "Transforming Mobility and Logistics." This event will dive into the innovative changes shaping these critical sectors in a market home to nearly 40 million people and only a 30-minute ferry ride to Europe. Meanwhile also on Thursday, we're helping host the Tech Safari x Latitude59 Nairobi Mixer. The new ALX hub in Kenya (pictured below) is quickly becoming a go-to space for hosting tech community events. Reach out to Alan M. if you're interested in collaborating on hosting an event with us there. Then on Friday, we'll be in Accra, Ghana, hosting an event focused on "Building a Resilient Startup Ecosystem." Attendees will engage in discussions on how various stakeholders—investors, accelerators, corporates, and startups—can collaborate to foster a robust and resilient startup ecosystem there. Leaders from local partners such as Sand Technologies, ALX Ventures, MEST Africa, and GrowthAfrica will help facilitate the conversation. If you're in town and interested in joining these discussions, we encourage you to apply to attend via our events page: https://lnkd.in/djwuUvpt Kudos to the team across the continent working hard to make these events meaningful and memorable! Monica Pun Alan M. Lotf Belych Peter Maina Otman Harrak Nana Darko Asiedu, PMP Stephen Adomako Daniel Boateng #innovation #entrepreneurship #tech #africa #event #community #startups #ecosystem

Nairobi AgTech Innovation Evening Earlier this month, we hosted a dynamic Nairobi AgTech Innovation Evening at the new alx_africa Hub in Nairobi. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together innovators for a night of networking, idea exchange, and collaboration exploration. This experience reaffirmed the value of in-person, sector-specific gatherings—nothing beats the power of building focused relationships face-to-face. Check out this exclusive sneak peek of the evening! #agtech #nairobi #kenya #innovation #africaninnovation