Collaborative innovation space in Ethiopia

Innovate Addis
Where Great Minds Connect.

Connect with the co-founders, specialized tools, and funding you need to turn an idea into reality.

Feb 13, 2026
PROBLEM

Macroeconomic Instability & Sovereign Debt Risks

Systemic financial instability characterized by low credit ratings, high external debt, and acute liquidity risks in the domestic market.

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Skyrocketing Construction Material Costs

Imported cement and steel prices have tripled, making affordable housing projects financially unviable.

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High Emergency Ambulance Response Latency

Ambulances in cities are often stuck in traffic or lack real-time location data, delaying critical care.

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Tourism Circuit Over-concentration

Most tourists only visit the Northern circuit, leaving the rich natural beauty of the South underdeveloped.

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Inconsistent Influencer ROI Tracking

Brands struggle to track the actual sales impact of local influencer campaigns, leading to wasted spend.

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Feb 13, 2026
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Artisanal Mining Inefficiency and Safety

Small-scale gold miners use dangerous mercury and manual labor, resulting in low recovery and health risks.

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Feb 13, 2026
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Poor Monetization for Local Creators

Content creators struggle to monetize Amharic content due to payment barrier and low ad rates.

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Feb 13, 2026
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Digital Literacy Divide in Rural Schools

Students in rural areas lack access to basic computing, putting them at a massive disadvantage.

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Feb 13, 2026
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Chronic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Gaps

Critical medicines often expire in warehouses or fail to reach remote clinics due to zero visibility.

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IDEA

EcoAddis Recycled Bricks

Imported cement and steel prices have tripled, making affordable housing projects financially unviable.

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IDEA

907-Link Smart Dispatch

Ambulances in cities are often stuck in traffic or lack real-time location data, delaying critical care.

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Rift Valley Explorer Platform

Most tourists only visit the Northern circuit, leaving the rich natural beauty of the South underdeveloped.

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EthioSocial Analytics Engine

Brands struggle to track the actual sales impact of local influencer campaigns, leading to wasted spend.

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Mercury-Free Extraction Kits

Small-scale gold miners use dangerous mercury and manual labor, resulting in low recovery and health risks.

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Habesha Creator Micro-Payments

Content creators struggle to monetize Amharic content due to payment barrier and low ad rates.

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Solar-Powered Offline Classrooms

Students in rural areas lack access to basic computing, putting them at a massive disadvantage.

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MedTrack Cold Chain Monitoring

Critical medicines often expire in warehouses or fail to reach remote clinics due to zero visibility.

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e-Procurement Transparency Hub

Paper-based government procurement leads to delays, lack of transparency, and high waste.