(Posted 28th May 2025)
Introducing the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism in Innovation Summit & Challenge Top 20 Finalists
Join us in congratulating these exceptional young talents whose innovative projects stood out amongst a highly competitive pool of applicants. They are set to showcase their solutions at the AYTIS 2025 Summit in Johannesburg! These finalists embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that AYTIS champion. We eagerly anticipate their presentations and the impact they will have on our industry!
Top 20 Finalists
We’re thrilled to reveal the Top 20 finalists for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge (AYITIS)! These emerging innovators will now enter the AYITS Innovation Challenge Bootcamp, where they’ll refine their business ideas through expert mentorship, hands-on training, and strategic development.
Following the bootcamp, a panel of judges will select the Top 5 ventures to pitch at the AYITS Innovation Summit in Nairobi. There, the finalists will compete for top honours, including funding, recognition, and support to scale their solutions.
Stay tuned as we spotlight Africa’s brightest youth shaping the future of tourism and innovation!
Bris Agro Safaris (U) Limited – Brenda Kakungulu Asasira, Uganda
Eco-Tourism Ventures – Neerali Solanki, Tanzania
Lowapi Drone Light Shows – Mmoloki Pitse, Botswana
Sea Pirate Tours – Chandraveer Lutchmun, Mauritius
Dosy Bikes – Nouran Farouk, Egypt
Beauriful Zambia – Edgar Mwila, Zambia
Mindsinaction STEAM CENTRE PTY LTD – Ndaudika Mulundileni, Namibia
Ubuntu Aquatics CC – Octavius Maketo, Namibia
Nation Excellency LLC – Apollinaire Junior Mabiala, Congo (Brazzaville)
Ugrr.net – Chukwudi Dike, Nigeria
Trvelr – Balmun Daniel, Nigeria
CHUNZI Technologies – Bruno Komurubga, Uganda
Pride Plains – Mokenti Samuel, Botswana
Travel Buddies Zambia – Busiku Cheelo, Zambia
Exploradio Audio Guide Namibia Mobile App – Andreas Leonard, Namibia
Eastville Chemakuti Sustainable Ecotourism Travels – Leon Chaperuka, Zimbabwe
Terrah Origin – Abdulhamid Idris, Nigeria
Maboneng Township Arts Experience -Siphiwe Ngwenya, South Africa
Eco Tourism Digital Passport – Lillian Mumbi, Zambia
EcoYouth Travel Burundi (EYTB) – Methode Minani, Burundi
