Na ALA, nossa missão é transformar o continente por meio do desenvolvimento de uma rede forte de jovens líderes, preparados para enfrentar os desafios mais urgentes da África. No centro dessa missão está o nosso principal programa, o Liderança Empreendedora (EL).
No primeiro ano, os alunos mergulham em um currículo transformador que os apresenta a modelos que desafiam o pensamento convencional, desenvolvem habilidades essenciais de liderança e empreendedorismo, reforçam valores e promovem o crescimento pessoal. Com o apoio de um coaching de liderança, eles começam a moldar sua visão de mundo — e seu papel na construção do futuro da África.
Essa jornada culmina na Incubadora de Ideias Originais para o Desenvolvimento (OID), onde os alunos formam equipes e passam seis semanas usando o design centrado no ser humano para desenvolver soluções para os grandes desafios pan-africanos. A tarefa deles? Dar vida a uma ideia original e escalável — uma ideia que tenha como base suas paixões e habilidades e que seja projetada para gerar mudanças significativas.
As melhores dessas ideias ganham destaque no E-Fest, a celebração anual da ALA dedicada à inovação empreendedora. Depois de um rigoroso processo de seleção, as cinco melhores equipes apresentam suas ideias para a comunidade da ALA e para um painel de jurados externos, que escolhem uma equipe como vencedora do E-Fest.
O evento deste ano foi uma vitrine de criatividade, ideias ousadas e soluções desenvolvidas localmente — e estamos animados em apresentar as 5 equipes finalistas!
Estrella
Hands-on learning for Africa’s next generation
E-Fest 2025 Winner
Millions of African students between ages 10 and 18 lack access to hands-on learning in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship—leaving critical thinking and technical skills underdeveloped.
Estrella is changing that with monthly DIY Build Boxes that spark creativity and innovation. These boxes blend STEM, arts, and humanities with entrepreneurial challenges, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional enrichment programs. By turning homes into mini-innovation hubs, Estrella bridges the gap in formal education while inspiring the next generation of African thinkers and builders.
Cryo Care
Sustainable, affordable, data-driven cold chain management
Every year, $14B is lost globally due to spoiled vaccines and blood products—often because of unreliable refrigeration. Cryo Care is taking on this challenge, starting in Africa’s off-grid primary health centers.
Using solar-powered absorption refrigeration, Cryo Care keeps temperature-sensitive materials within the critical 2–8°C range. Their system, built with local materials and enhanced by smart sensors, ensures resilience, efficiency, and data-driven maintenance—so that every life-saving dose stays protected.
Joto
Heated period underwear that brings comfort and confidence
For 70% of menstruating individuals who experience cramps—and the 20% whose lives are significantly disrupted by them—Joto offers a game-changing solution.
This stylish, reusable heated underwear delivers targeted relief through built-in warmth, combining comfort, sustainability, and dignity. Designed to be worn discreetly and washed easily, Joto empowers users to move through their cycle with ease—no compromises needed.
IMPILE
Better farming, brighter future
Despite its fertile land, South Africa faces growing food insecurity. Rising prices and lack of access to farming knowledge keep many families from growing their own food.
IMPILE is making sustainable food production practical and accessible through an all-in-one platform offering online courses and customizable starter kits. From backyard gardens to community plots, IMPILE equips users with the tools and knowledge to become self-sufficient, cut costs, and fight hunger.
Iya’s Pot
Reviving heritage through healthy eating
Diet-related diseases are on the rise in African Indigenous communities, where access to culturally relevant health solutions is limited. Iya’s Pot is changing that—one traditional recipe at a time.
Their culturally tailored cookbook and SMS-based meal plans help households rediscover ancestral food wisdom while adopting healthier habits. With community-approved, seasonal recipes, Iya’s Pot blends nutrition, culture, and accessibility—making wellness both familiar and achievable.
Congratulations to Estrella, the Winners of E-Fest 2025.
Catch all the best moments from E-Fest 2025 below!
