This startup manufactures biomass pellet cooking stoves designed to replace traditional charcoal in Rwanda, utilizing a pay-as-you-go model for accessibility. By converting waste materials into biomass pellets, the company provides households with affordable, clean, and low-carbon cooking solutions.

Bridge Money is a financial technology platform that allows users to earn cash back and rewards by linking their existing bank cards and participating in surveys and games. The app addresses the need for users to monetize everyday purchases and activities, enabling them to cash out their earnings for gift cards or direct bank transfers.

The startup develops affordable electric vehicle kits that convert manual bicycles into electric bikes using a motorized assist system. This technology provides an eco-friendly transportation option, helping users reduce emissions while enhancing their mobility.

EcoHome offers an AI‑driven platform that provides homeowners with a free virtual energy assessment, personalized retrofit recommendations, and cost‑saving projections. Users can plan upgrades, access applicable rebates, and connect with vetted contractors through the service, which monetizes via referral fees and premium planning tools. The platform aims to improve home efficiency, comfort, and resale value while reducing utility expenses.

Esusu is a financial technology platform that enables renters to build credit by reporting their on-time rent payments to all three major credit bureaus. This service addresses the lack of credit history for underserved individuals, helping them increase their credit scores by an average of 46 points and access better financial opportunities.

The startup offers an artificial intelligence platform that assists individuals in navigating career transitions by analyzing labor market data to recommend relevant skills and training. This enables users to identify viable career paths and acquire the necessary qualifications for their desired roles.

This startup develops solar energy technologies that provide power solutions for off-grid areas, offering a range of solar hardware setups including home systems and large backup systems for commercial clients. Their pay-as-you-go model enables access to affordable solar energy, addressing the lack of reliable electricity in semi-urban households and small to medium enterprises.

Qotto provides solar-powered energy solutions to households in West Africa, utilizing photovoltaic technology to generate electricity from sunlight. This addresses the lack of reliable energy access in the region, enabling users to power essential appliances and improve their quality of life.

RDG Home provides essential renewable energy products—such as solar home systems, solar‑powered refrigerators, water pumps, and smartphones—to off‑grid households and small businesses in Zambia through a Pay‑As‑You‑Go financing model. Customers receive instant loan approval and make small, flexible payments to unlock the product via a power keycode, after which the appliance remains permanently usable. This approach spreads upfront costs, enabling affordable access to electricity and productive appliances that improve income, savings, and living standards.

SUMA Wealth provides culturally relevant financial tools and content designed specifically for young U.S. Latinos, utilizing technology to enhance financial literacy and inclusion. The platform addresses the lack of accessible financial resources and guidance within this community, empowering users to build wealth and manage their financial futures effectively.

Wamiagro provides a digital platform that offers input credit and farm management tools to smallholder farmers, enabling them to access essential agricultural inputs like seeds and fertilizers on deferred payment terms. By aggregating produce from these farmers and facilitating sales to large trade partners, Wamiagro enhances market access and financial inclusion while improving agricultural productivity through capacity-building initiatives.

Provides financed solar systems and smartphones to rural households through a technology-driven distributed sales network. This approach addresses energy access and digital connectivity gaps, enabling over 600,000 customers in six countries to access affordable, sustainable solutions and a suite of digital financial services.

Zeraki offers a digital learning platform that enables parents and educators to track student progress and identify areas needing improvement through data analytics. Additionally, Zeraki provides a school management system that streamlines administrative tasks and enhances financial oversight, allowing educators to focus on student needs.