By Our Reporter
Samuel Otukol, a Ugandan national has emerged one of 10 nominees of the Innovation Price for Africa (IPA). He was picked for his work in developing a water Distillation System and Process (DSP).
This innovation proposes an alternative source of viable drinkable water in areas of water shortage or where only sea water is available. Salty water is evaporated at low temperatures (30 to 50 degrees Celsius) and then condensed into fresh water at lower costs than incurred using reverse osmosis. The proposed process can also use solar energy in remote areas. It helps water shortages in drought-stricken areas or where existing desalination methods have proved ineffective.
The awards which are organized by the Africa Innovation Foundation (AIF) are in their 4th edition and will be held on the 12th and 13th of May in Morocco. A cash price of US$ 150,000 will be shared by three top winners.
Since its inaugural launch in 2011, IPA has gathered great momentum and is now recognized for leading the innovation frontier in Africa by rewarding innovators for their home-grown, market-led innovations that contribute to Africa’s growth, development and prosperity.
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This year, AIF received a record 925 applications from 41 countries surpassing the previous year’s entry record of 903. AIF is partnering with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy to host the event which has received eminent patronage from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
H.E. Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy for Morocco expressed his enthusiasm to be co-host.
“We have a strong commitment with AIF to unlock the innovation potential of the continent. The ambition is to make Africa a juncture of innovative and prosperous nations. In Morocco, the commitment to promote research and innovation mobilizes both the government and private sector decision makers who join their efforts to make the national innovation system a force for development,
