Transforming
Innovation Routes
Sub-Sahara Hackathon
Empowering the next generation of African innovators to solve climate and health challenges. Join the pan-African movement.
And the Winners Were...!
We are beyond excited to announce our Top 3 Winners who wowed us with their innovative solutions set to transform industries and drive sustainability in Africa.
Purity Kerubo
An AI-powered autonomous system for detecting and recovering metals from wastewater.
Andrew Anyona
Recovering nitrogen from wastewater to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers for agriculture.
Perkins Omondi
Capturing wastewater carbon/methane for reuse, generating carbon credits and energy.
"Their solutions are set to transform industries, drive sustainability, and create a better future for Africa. Congratulations to these brilliant innovators!"
Voices from
The Ecosystem
Real voices, real impact. Industry leaders in the Global South are witnessing the shift UnlokInno is bringing to research and climate innovation.
"Congratulations to UNLOKINNO, Academic Labs + Climatech startups to unlock Global South innovation. I have been following this event keenly because I knew a life changing milestone will come out of it."
"I am hoping that one day, we shall have a Sanitation innovation hub and an incubation centre for our youth that will lead to resource mobilization for start-ups."
How UNLOKINNO Works
Bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and global climate innovation.
Labs Showcase
Academic R&D labs profile their services on our platform, showcasing expertise to green tech startups and corporate R&D teams.
Strategic Match
Innovation partners search and select labs to collaborate with at a fraction of the cost, fast-tracking sustainable innovation.
Growth Scale
As partners and labs collaborate, knowledge and tech transfer take place, leading to mutual business development and growth.
Innovating for
Tomorrow.
Our Vision
A world where laboratories and impact startups in the Global South are integral to the global innovation ecosystem, sharing regional knowledge to fight the climate crisis.
Our Mission
Empowering talent in regions most affected by climate change, poised to become the world's sandbox for innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Why UNLOKINNO?
Join the movement building R&D capacity where it matters most. Reduce costs, fast-track innovation, and drive global impact.
For Labs
Generate new revenue streams and unlock full innovation potential.
For Startups
Run tests at a fraction of the cost in fast-growing global markets.
"The future of innovation is in the Global South."