Resilience17, a venture studio focused on driving technological advancements across Africa, held its highly anticipated AI startup demo day yesterday in Lagos, tagged Go Time AI. The event spotlighted five groundbreaking startups from the accelerator’s first cohort, demonstrating the region’s growing prowess in leveraging artificial intelligence for transformative solutions.
The participating startups—AI Teacha, Sahel AI, Tyms, Catlog, and FriendnPal—presented their innovative solutions to a captivated audience of investors, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts. Each company shared how they have harnessed artificial intelligence to address challenges in education, agriculture, finance, logistics, and social connection.
Resilience17 hailed the success of the Demo Day as a pivotal moment in its mission to foster innovation and build resilient technology ecosystems in Africa. The cohort’s journey through the Go Time AI accelerator highlighted the startups’ commitment to solving pressing problems while building scalable businesses.
Hasan Luongo, General Partner at Resilience17, praised the founders for their vision and determination, stating:
“Today marks the beginning of a bright future for these extraordinary startups. At Resilience17, we are proud to support founders who are not only creating cutting-edge AI solutions but also driving meaningful change in their communities. The incredible progress showcased at Go Time AI Demo Day is a testament to the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in Africa. This is just the start, and we’re excited to see these companies flourish on their journey.”
The startups’ innovations received enthusiastic responses from the audience, with notable highlights including:
- AI Teacha, revolutionizing education through personalized support for teachers powered by AI.
- Sahel AI, transforming agricultural practices with predictive analytics and resource optimization.
- Tyms, simplifies financial management for individuals and businesses.
- Catlog, reimagining logistics, and supply chain operations through intelligent solutions.
- FriendnPal, enhances social connections and mental health support using conversational AI.
The Demo Day served as a platform to connect the startups with potential partners and investors, further strengthening the foundation for their continued growth.
Furthermore, as Resilience17 looks ahead, the venture studio reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Africa’s tech ecosystem, with plans to expand its accelerator programs and continue empowering the next wave of AI-driven startups across the continent.
Finally, with events like Go Time AI, Resilience17 is solidifying its role as a catalyst for innovation in Africa, proving that the region is not just ready for cutting-edge technology but is also a driving force in shaping its future.
