Orbit Innovation Hub graduates first cohort
The cohort graduated 15 entrepreneurs and 5 startups; the startups are Tena and MedkEt, digital health startups, and Gebeta, Temaribet and New Era Research and Development (N.E.R.D).
The MasterCard Foundation’s ‘Young Africa Works’ initiative
The foundation has allocated USD 300 million for the initiative to be used over five years.
Addis Ababa University and Huawei launch ICT practice centre
The centre was established with the aim of delivering hands-on practical experience for more than 2,000 engineers, both students and professionals, within the next three years.
Soliyana Gizaw, a 10-year-old student from Ethiopia, wins 2020 African Code Challenge
Soliyana won first prize for her creation 'Mathstainment', a math learning app that also spreads awareness on the pandemic.
First AWiB conference of 2021 held at Hilton Hotel
The conference is part of AWiB's annual effort to recap the previous year and herald in the new one.