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Jasiri Talent Investor Venture Profiles
Irebe Biotech
Problem
Irebe Biotech developed a deep passion for addressing the challenges facing the Rwandan medical manufacturing sector, particularly its high dependence on medical imports. Noticing a significant medical shortage in Africa, this sparked the idea that would drive their mission forward.
Solution
We are committed to boosting local manufacturing of medical products and always striving for medical breakthroughs which change people’s lives.
Impact
The story of Irebe Biotech begins in July 2021 when Founder Eric UZABAKIRIHO joined the JASIRI Talent Investor Program. This marked the inception of a journey aimed at transforming the Rwandan medical manufacturing sector and reducing the country’s dependence on medical imports, with the ultimate goal of addressing the significant medical shortages across Africa.
Sow Precise
Problem
Over 70% of Kenya’s land is arid or semi-arid, with approximately 7 million farmers facing unreliable rainfall and unaffordable irrigation, leaving land bare and vulnerable to erosion. This results in insufficient vegetable oil seed production, forcing Kenya to spend USD 600 million annually on imports and leaving over 30% of farmers in these regions living on less than $2 a day.
Solution
SOW PRECISE promotes year-round vegetable oil seed production by enhancing irrigation efficiency and reducing costs through our SunRider system. SunRider offers Energy as a Service (EaaS) and ownership-free irrigation, allowing low-income farmers to share irrigation equipment accessing the latest solar technology at a nominal fee.
This increases productivity and ensures a ready market for produce through partnerships with processing companies, providing financial stability and reducing crop loss.
Impact
Established in March 2022, through the Jasiri Talent Investor, SowPrecise has significantly influenced farming in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. By collaborating with numerous farmers, the company has facilitated the widespread adoption of its solar-powered irrigation system, SunRider. This innovative system is revolutionizing agriculture by transforming previously barren lands into fertile zones and enhancing sustainable crop production. Additionally, by replacing diesel-powered pumps with solar energy, SunRider is delivering substantial cost savings to farmers, thereby enhancing their economic stability and promoting environmental sustainability
Mulika Farm
Problem
Mulika Farm is tackling the challenge of inadequate transparent and reliable direct sourcing channels for agricultural produce between farmers and traders. Traditional supply chains, involving multiple intermediaries, can erode up to 55% of the harvest’s value, diminishing farmers’ profits, reducing transparency, and inflating costs for consumers. Moreover, the complexity of these systems often leads to delays that degrade produce quality, contribute to significant food waste, and create inefficiencies in market pricing.
Solution
Mulika Farm is poised to transform the agricultural supply chain by establishing a direct, transparent, and reliable channel that connects farmers with traders. By utilizing a technology-driven platform, Mulika Farm will facilitate real-time data access on produce availability, quality, and pricing, and provide support for efficient logistics to minimize delays and spoilage.
Impact
Established in September 2022 through the Jasiri Talent Investor, Mulika Farm aims to streamline the agricultural supply chain by directly connecting farmers with traders. This connection is designed to increase farmer profitability by eliminating intermediaries, reduce costs for traders and consumers through more efficient logistics, and enhance produce quality by shortening transit times, thereby reducing spoilage. By optimizing logistics, Mulika Firms promises to transform the agricultural supply chain into a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable system, which is expected to drive economic development and improve living standards in farming communities
PSychx
Problem
Mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout are increasingly prevalent. Despite growing awareness of the importance of mental wellness, access to affordable and comprehensive mental health services remains limited for many individuals. High costs, limited availability of professionals, and social stigma often prevent people from seeking help when they need it most.
Solution
We offer a comprehensive, tailored and holistic approach to mental health which integrates personalized mental health resources with assistive technology to create necessary support systems, making sure that mental health is not just supported but prioritized in every section of the workplace.
Impact
Psychx, established in 2022 through the Jasiri Talent Investor, is dedicated to increasing access to mental wellness services, particularly for underserved people and communities. By making mental health support affordable and widely available, Psychx aims to reduce stigma and encourage proactive care. This will foster healthier communities, enhance emotional resilience, and improve overall well-being. As more individuals access these services, Psychx will help reduce mental health disparities and promote a culture of mental well-being for all.
Lifesten
Problem
Non-communicable diseases are under-treated amongst the majority of Africans who are affected by them. There is a need to focus on behavior change and leverage technology to make early screening accessible to members of the community.
Solution
Lifesten Health leverages advanced AI, gamification principles and machine learning algorithms to offer a comprehensive health and wellness platform tailored to individual and corporate needs. The core technology integrates real-time health data from the users devices, wearables, user inputs, and their health records on the app to provide personalized and gamified health challenges, insights and recommendations. Our app through the transdermal optical imaging AI analyzes patterns of blood flow on users face and in 30-seconds provides users with diagnostics for 13 key health indicators including blood pressure, stress index and others enabling early detection and proactive intervention. Compared to existing solutions, Lifesten’s competitive edge lies in its instant health screening capabilities. This technology not only enhances individual health outcomes but also supports organizations in fostering more productive workforce.
Impact
Lifesten, founded by Jasiri Fellows during the first cohort of the Jasiri Talent Investor, is poised to create a groundbreaking shift in health monitoring. As the first company in Rwanda and only the second on the continent to successfully integrate transdermal optical imaging for public use, Lifesten is revolutionizing how people monitor and manage their health. With the Lifesten app, users can conveniently screen their stress levels and blood pressure directly from their smartphones, making health management more accessible than ever before. This innovative approach has the potential to significantly impact preventive healthcare, empowering individuals to take control of their well-being and transforming the way health is monitored across the continent.
