Join the 22 on Sloane ‘Ideas to Market’ start-up challenge

THE Ideas to Market 21-Day Challenge is an initiative of 22 on Sloane to drive social impact through technologyenabled solutions. Given that the majority of countries are on lockdown due to Covid-19, this is an opportunity to challenge Africa’s youth into developing solutions for the challenges Africa faces. The challenge encourages participants to provide solutions in three main techcentric areas: health, education and finance. With regard to the Health Tech Challenge – given the current global health pandemic, participants will be required to develop a solution to assist in providing access to health-care products and services in Africa, while restricting physical contact. The challenge is open until tomorrow.

In the EdTech Challenge – access to education and learning institutions/ platforms have also been impacted by the global spread of Covid-19. Participants are required to provide an EdTech solution that can enable cost-effective access to educational resources at scale. The challenge is open from Thursday until next Wednesday.

In the FinTech Challenge – the global pandemic has intensified the financial limitations for impoverished Africans. The demand for user-friendly, innovative and cost-effective methods of financial transactions has substantially increased. Participants are required to formulate a solution to address this challenge. The challenge is open from April 16 to 22. Winners will receive an entrance into the 22 on Sloane incubator for six months, which is worth more than R200 000. Start-ups can apply now on: https:// www.22onsloane.co/ideastomarket/ Kizito Okechukwu is co-chair of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa; 22 on Sloane is Africa’s largest start-up campus.