The first innovation challenge

Kenya - June 2017

The LEAP² Innovation title went to Ebursary: An online platform incorporating smart tools and search capabilities to create a centralised platform serving both students and organisations. 

Other winners include: B-trackEMEDEN Farmer’s market link and EsVendo

The second innovation challenge

Kenya - January 2018: Fintech

The focus was on fintech.

7 of the 10 innovations reached their target amount. The winner of the pitch was TozzaPluss. The second winner was Marks RateThey obtained the highest crowdfunded amount.

The third innovation challenge

Uganda - Spring 2018: Women in Tech

This challenge focused on women tech entrepreneurs in Uganda.

8 out of 9 innovations reached their crowdfunding target.  The winner of the pitch was mSCAN (Mobile Scan Solutions Uganda Limited). 

Sustainable Technology For Africa

Winter 2018-2019

Close the Gap's Leap² Platform is hosting the entrepreneurs and start-ups participating in Ondernemers voor Ondernemers' SusTech4Africa Challenge. Through the Leap² Platform, participants set up crowdfunding pages and campaigns for their innovative ideas.

The fourth innovation challenge

Kenya - Spring 2019: Swahili-tech Women Innovation Challenge

This Challenge focuses on either female entrepreneurs whose business is changing the digital field in the Mombasa region or businesses focussed on changing the lives of women.

5 our of 9 innovations reached their target amount. The winners were Pwani Tekhnogalz, Okoa Jamii, and Walccs.

The fifth Innovation Challenge

Kenya - Fall 2019: Innovative Light & Circular Economy

This challenge, taking place in Close the Gap's Innovation Hub in Mombasa, kicked-off on October 3rd. This Leap² focuses on innovative solutions focused on either light or the circular economy.

Winners: Digital Egg Incubator, Bioethanol Coconut Husks Fuel Gel & Trash to Cash.