As Africa experiences shifting weather patterns, resource challenges, and environmental changes, visionary solutions are emerging to drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and build a more resilient future.
The Climate Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises groundbreaking technologies that are tackling climate challenges head-on, from renewable energy to sustainable trade and climate-smart construction. These finalists are proving that innovation is key to safeguarding Africa’s future.
Meet the finalists
Afrilogic Solutions (Ghana): Air pollution is a growing but often overlooked environmental threat. Aflilogic (Crafted Climate) is leading the charge in real-time air quality monitoring, providing affordable, AI-powered environmental sensors that track air pollution and climate conditions. Their CrowdSense ENV and mySense devices help communities, industries, and policymakers take proactive steps to combat pollution, ensuring cleaner air and healthier environments.
Innovex (U) Ltd (Uganda): Reliable access to solar power is critical for Africa’s clean energy future. Innovex’s IoT platform, REMOT, helps organizations efficiently monitor, operate, and maintain solar and off-grid energy systems, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime. By empowering 1,000 solar companies to expand their reach, Innovex is accelerating the transition to clean, affordable, and accessible energy solutions across the continent.
Instollar Technologies (Nigeria): Energy poverty and unemployment are two of Africa’s biggest challenges. Instollar is tackling both through a solar workforce platform that connects trained solar technicians with installation projects. Their InstallHer initiative is also equipping women with solar installation skills, helping bridge the gender gap in renewable energy. By scaling access to solar power and green jobs, Instollar is driving climate resilience while fostering inclusive economic growth.
Sabi (Nigeria): Sustainability in trade is crucial for Africa’s economy. Sabi’s TRACE platform is a blockchain-enabled climate technology that delivers real-time traceability, ESG compliance, and carbon tracking for commodities like cocoa, lithium, and copper. By ensuring ethical sourcing and integrating environmental impact metrics, Sabi is transforming Africa’s informal economy into a more sustainable and transparent trading system.
Takazuri (Kenya): The future of climate-resilient infrastructure lies in innovation. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system uses recycled materials to provide insulated, solar-ready, and rainwater-harvesting building solutions. Designed for cost-effective, energy-efficient construction, Climatile supports climate adaptation in urban and rural communities while reducing waste and promoting circular economy principles.
Why this matters
Climate action requires scalable, technology-driven solutions that address Africa’s unique challenges while fostering growth. Whether through clean energy, sustainable trade, air quality monitoring, or climate-smart construction, these finalists are proving that tech innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.
