This Prize, running for its first year,
seeks to recognise the efforts of Savvy Fellows working to solve some of the
world’s most pressing problems through innovative and sustainable ways.
The debut edition of the Savvy Prize is
being supported by The Roddenberry Foundation ($3,000) and Because
International ($1,450), which comes with a lot of benefits, including cash
prizes, product development support, and marketing endeavours.
Out of nearly 3,000 applications from over
120 countries, and a rigorous judging process, 30 semifinalists emerged from 11
countries. These extraordinary changemakers proceeded to the final round, which
included a public voting process and a one-minute pitch video submission of
their projects.
The four finalists are:
1st Prize Winner ($1,450): Grace Amuzie
(Isrina Schools) from Nigeria
Isrina Schools offers a low-cost
educational service solution that enables low-income families to afford their
children access to basic quality education through the recycle pay project
initiative, which enables these families to afford Isrina Schools inexpensive
educational service and learning necessities.
2nd Prize Winner ($1,000): Huu Truong Ngo
(goHeo) from Vietnam
With goHeo, kids earn money through chores,
set saving goals, spend wisely, and invest. Kids and parents log into the app
but have different experiences. Parents set flexible controls and receive
real-time alerts, while kids monitor their balances, set goals, and learn how
to manage money.
3rd Prize Winner ($550): Catherine
Nakayemba (Safe Girl) from Uganda
Safe Girl manufactures and distributes
reusable, washable sanitary pads to adolescent girls and women for menstrual
protection, to be reused for up to one year. In 2020, Safe Girl tested its
market viability in local markets and sold 200 reusable sanitary pads,
collecting $300 in revenue within three months.
Product Innovation Prize Winner ($1,450):
Tolulope Olukokun (ThinkBikes) from Nigeria
ThinkBikes manufactures local electric road
and cargo bicycles to move goods. Due to the high cost of ownership, ThinkBikes
leases these bikes for affordable mobility of goods and people in urban and
rural areas. This gives flexibility on quality, strength, and cost of
procurement.