Recognizing Excellence in African Innovation
The Technology Council for Innovation and Impact celebrates Africa’s brightest minds making significant contributions to science, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Some of our Judges in past years
Discover the experts who have helped shape the future of innovation in Africa by lending their expertise and insight to the Dratech Innovation Awards.
Adekunle Oluwafemi
Sales Supervisor at Biogaran
Sa'adatu Lami PMP
Human Resources professional
Hafsat Aisha
Consumer Experience Officer
Helen Aduloju ACA, AAT
Tax Consultant | Finance | Corporate Tax
Engr. Shehu Abdulmalik, PMP, COREN, MNSE
Project Management Professional
Kola A.
Founding Partner, Ventures Platform
Vincent Odiyi
Head of Business Development & Marketing at Edge Leasing Solutions Limited
Amina Yakubu
Tech Entrepreneur
Ademide Olatunbosun PMP, CFA, MBA
Financial Analysis
Ismail Ahmed
Serial Entrepreneur
Folake Ayotunde
Social Entrepreneur
Fatima Usman
Software Engineer
Adeyinka Adekoya
Computer Engineer and BI Data Analyst
Soledad Edjumole
Software Engineer
Onyinyechi Ifeoma
Meteorologist and Data Engineer
Uwagboe Ogbeide Sylvanus
Data Scientist
Adanna Nkechi
Public Health Advocate
Ndubueze Kelvin Ayamaele
Tech Innovation Advocate
Morounmubo Ifedayo PhD
Results-driven Professional
Rita Babalola
Digitalization & Data Science
Adedotun Adedapo
Serial Entrepreneur
Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro
Visionary Leader in Eco-Innovation | Profit and Purpose Alignment
Aisha Janki Akinola
Member of Judges
Oyindamola Adeleye, ACA
Technical Specialist – Finance
Olutobi Akande
Business Development BoomPlay
Stella Ebong Eshett
Serial Entrepreneur
Goodness Somtochukwu Odiaka
Sales Funnel Strategist | Product Marketing Manager
OLUWAREMI LAWAL
Serial Entrepreneur
Adewale Owoeye (MSc,MBA)
Agency Banking | Data Analyst
Oluwaseyi Adeyeye
Serial Entrepreneur
Haoma Worgwu
Growth Expert
Betty Ugona CCInO® | AInA® | CInP® | CDTP® | CInS®
CEO ScaleVation Services Limited
Jumoke Raji-Ayoola
Entrepreneur
Chinua Azubike
Chief Executive Officer at InfraCredit
Kaodi Ugoji
Group Chief Operating Officer at FMDQ Group
Oluwatosin Olaseinde
Founder, Money Africa & Ladda
Aminu Murtala Nyako
AgriPreneur, Public Policy Subject Matter Expert, Business Strategist, Solutions Architect,
Kolade Makinde
Data Scientist and Innovation Consultant
Susan Ndibe
Cyber Security Specialist
Meet Our Advisory Board
Our advisory board consists of renowned industry leaders, innovators, and experts in science, technology, and artificial intelligence. Together, they guide TCII’s mission to celebrate and empower African talents.
Mrs. Dr. Adaora Nwosu
Senior Software Engineer, AI & Machine Learning
Adaora Nwosu is a seasoned software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning. With over eight years of experience, she has led innovative projects across fintech and healthtech sectors, using data-driven systems to solve real-world problems. Adaora is passionate about building scalable solutions that enhance access and efficiency across Africa.
Dr. Chinedu Okeke
CTO, Mobility Solutions at VeloTech
Chinedu Okeke is the Chief Technology Officer at VeloTech, a mobility technology company revolutionizing urban transport in West Africa. He brings over a decade of experience in embedded systems and mobile platforms, leading cross-functional teams to deploy smart, user-focused transportation solutions.
Mr. Ibrahim Musa
Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Specialist
Ibrahim Musa is a certified cloud architect with expertise in designing secure, scalable infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. He has worked with multinational firms to modernize IT operations and drive digital transformation strategies across finance and energy industries.
Mr. Tunde Adebayo
Product Manager, Digital Banking at FinLite
Tunde Adebayo is a product manager shaping the future of digital banking across Africa. At FinLite, he leads product development for financial inclusion tools, merging UX design with agile development to create seamless banking experiences for underserved communities.
Mrs. Adaora James
Lead Frontend Developer, Bluewave Systems
Adaora James is a seasoned software developer with over six years of experience building responsive and user-friendly digital interfaces. Currently serving as Lead Frontend Developer at Bluewave Systems, she spearheads the development of scalable banking platforms used by over 30 fintech startups across West Africa.
Mrs. Fatima El-Rufai (MSC)
Product Manager, NovaHealth Technologies
Fatima El-Rufai is a results-driven product strategist at NovaHealth Technologies, a healthtech company creating digital tools for patient care across Africa. With a decade of experience in both healthcare and technology, Fatima leads cross-functional teams to design and launch telemedicine platforms that connect thousands of rural patients with certified medical professionals.
Mrs. Blessing Otene
Data Analyst, Lumina Analytics
Blessing Otene is an insights-driven data analyst with a keen eye for pattern recognition and market behavior. At Lumina Analytics, she helps fast-growing retail and e-commerce businesses make smarter decisions by transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Blessing is known for building clean dashboards and predictive models that help brands understand customer churn, seasonal demand, and pricing strategies.
Mr. Emeka Ogbonna
Chief Technology Officer, Gridbyte Energy Solutions
Emeka Ogbonna is a visionary tech executive and engineer currently serving as CTO of Gridbyte Energy Solutions, a startup focused on digital infrastructure for renewable energy. With a background in electrical engineering and over a decade of experience in embedded systems and IoT, Emeka leads the team behind Gridbyte’s smart metering solutions, now deployed in five African countries.
Dr. Tolu Bakare
AI Research Engineer, Nexa Intelligence
Tolu Bakare is an artificial intelligence specialist working at the intersection of machine learning and African linguistics. At Nexa Intelligence, he develops NLP models tailored for underrepresented languages, enabling better digital access for millions of non-English speakers. With a master’s degree in computational linguistics, Tolu has contributed to the development of voice assistants, language translation APIs, and educational tools powered by AI.
Mr. Ibrahim Sadiq
Cybersecurity Consultant, CoreShield Technologies
Ibrahim Sadiq is a cybersecurity expert who helps enterprises protect their systems in a fast-evolving threat landscape. As a consultant at CoreShield Technologies, he conducts digital forensics, penetration testing, and compliance assessments for banks, insurance companies, and cloud platforms. With certifications in ethical hacking and cloud security, Ibrahim has worked on high-level security audits and helped several clients recover from ransomware attacks.