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Identifying and scaling AI startups for SDGs

emissions, protect ports from contamination, and reduce maintenance fuel costs by over
$3 million per ship annually. Read more here.
• Audite Robotics: The Audite UV-C Hybrid Robot stands as the sole 2-in-1 autonomous
solution for disinfection and infection prevention available on the market. This innovative
robot uniquely combines air disinfection through an advanced air filtration system with
surface disinfection using six external UV-C light bulbs. This dual functionality ensures
that every room treated by the Audite UV-C Hybrid Robot meets the highest standards of
disinfection, providing unparalleled assurance and safety.
• Earth Rover: Earth Rover is an innovative agri-tech startup revolutionizing one of humanity's
oldest and most vital industries. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics, AI, and deep learning,
our mission is to ensure widespread access to fresh, chemical-free produce that is both
accessible and affordable for everyone.
• Restful Robotics: Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a significant global health
issue, compounded by a long-term non-compliance rate of 60% with the current gold
standard treatment, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The primary reasons for
this non-compliance are claustrophobia associated with falling asleep wearing a mask
and the tendency for semi-conscious mask removals during sleep. To address these
challenges, Restful Robotics developed RoboPAP, the first robotic CPAP system that
enables patients to fall asleep naturally without the need for masks, head straps, or hoses.

Judges:

• Mostafa Gado; Venture Developer, FoundersLane
• Vincent Vanhoucke; Senior Director of Robotics, Google DeepMind
• Kate Darling; Research Specialist, MIT
• David Hanson; CEO and Founder, Hanson Robotics

10.3 Meet the African startups innovating agriculture

Online, 4 October 2022

Moderator: Josh Choi, Program Lead at AI for Good, ITU
Startups:

• Kitovu Technology Company: Kitovu Technology Company empowers African
smallholder farmers by providing climate-smart farm and post-harvest infrastructure to
enhance productivity and profitability. Leveraging data science and remote sensing,
our digital platform offers personalized agronomic advice, including precise fertilizer
recommendations, weekly crop health audits, and insights based on water stress and
meteorological data. At harvest, we connect farmers to guaranteed markets for immediate
sales or offer effective storage solutions for selling at higher prices later.
• DRAZO Logistics: DRAZO Logistics was established to address the inefficiencies in
Uganda's commodity supply chain by creating a seamless mobile platform that directly
connects farmers with transporters and buyers. The primary focus is to accelerate
economic development and sustainable growth in Uganda through optimized delivery
processes. Conducting business in Africa presents unique challenges, particularly in
delivering essential goods and services to end consumers. Logistics is crucial in sustaining
and improving the livelihoods of citizens.
• SmartPlant AI: SmartPlant AI is a digital mobile application using AI & ML to facilitate plant
analysis with prevention for farmers and access to micro-loans for local smallholders.
• Basket Ecommerce: Basket Ecommerce is an innovative AgriTech/FinTech platform
designed to revolutionize the supply chain and logistics for smallholder farmers and
informal traders. Their seed-to-market e-marketplace digitizes these processes, offering
farmers essential data to better understand and manage their post-harvest stages.

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