In a remarkable showcase of innovation and determination, Cradlecare Africa, a health technology startup, clinched the top spot as the winners of the highly anticipated Kids Innovation Challenge 2023.
The Cradlecare team, composed of young visionaries, left both judges and participants in awe with their innovative approach and the sheer excellence of their startup.
Cradlecare is a revolutionary medical record system specially designed to maintain accurate health records for children aged 0-17.
Their mission is nothing short of heroic – eradicating infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa by ensuring parents and medical professionals can effortlessly keep track of children’s medical histories.
What’s more, Cradlecare boasts a sophisticated notification system to help children and parents stay informed about vital hospital appointments and immunization schedules, among other critical health matters.
This intense competition saw seven ingenious startups make it to the grand finale and demo day of the Kids Innovation Challenge.
The journey to this stage was fraught with challenges, with many entries falling by the wayside during the earlier rounds.
At the heart of Cradlecare’s success is a quartet of brilliant minds: Tomilola Abayomi, Emmanuel Ishola, Ibrahim Olawuyi, and Abdulsamad Adeyemi.
These remarkable talents, all nurtured by the Edtech Platform KidsTech Africa, united their skills and passion to bring Cradlecare to life.
Tomilola Abayomi led the charge as the team’s spokesperson, eloquently sharing their groundbreaking innovation with the judges and captivated audiences.
Remarkably, this victory marks the third time in 2023 that Cradlecare has stood atop the podium, collecting accolades and honors in a series of startup and innovation challenges.
The team’s journey began with a remarkable 2nd runner-up finish at the e-Govt Hackathon, organized by the Ilorin Innovation Hub in January 2023.
They then continued their winning streak, securing a triumphant victory at the African Teen Tech Fest 2023 in May.
With their relentless pursuit of excellence, Cradlecare has further cemented their commitment to improving child healthcare.
Recently, they introduced a beta version of their solution through a user-friendly web app accessible at www.cradlecareafrica.com, underlining their dedication to providing accessible and efficient healthcare solutions for all.