Selected under the the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) programme, the startups will present solutions spanning financial technology, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, education, security and digital media to international businesses, investors and innovation partners.
The initiative, announced by Plug and Play APAC, aims to connect the founders with the wider Asia-Pacific innovation ecosystem and explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
The participating companies are Dojah, led by Oluwatobiloba Ololade; Sorair Technologies, led by Kunmi Oludoyi; Happaning, founded by Andrew ‘Ando’ Eniwumide; HealthStack, led by Simpa Dania; and i-Purvey, co-founded by Abdul Isiaq.
The others are Shipbubble, co-founded by Ayodeji Abon; Crop2Cash, co-founded by Seyi Alabi; Youverify, represented by Hakeem Akiode; TradeBuza, co-founded by Nonso Eze; and BeGenio Tech, founded by Grace Togun Olugbodi.
Their solutions address practical challenges across different sectors. Dojah and Youverify provide identity verification and compliance technology, while Crop2Cash helps smallholder farmers build financial identities to access credit. TradeBuza connects African agricultural producers to international markets.
In logistics and security, i-Purvey develops technology for anticipating disruptions in aviation and maritime operations, Shipbubble simplifies deliveries for online merchants, and Sorair deploys automated drone and camera systems for monitoring industrial facilities.
HealthStack focuses on digital health systems, BeGenio Tech uses game-based learning to improve children’s mathematics skills, while Happaning develops technology that lets viewers choose camera angles during live events.
Their participation offers an opportunity to test the commercial potential of these solutions beyond Africa. However, success will depend on their ability to secure local partners, meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate that their products can compete in the Southeast Asian market.
The summit, set to take place in October is expected to provide a platform for the founders to engage prospective investors, businesses and technology partners as they explore possible routes into the region.