Karpolax

The European Patent Office (EPO) has selected two Ugandans as part of the top 10 global innovators for the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025.  Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita, who created Karpolax, a biodegradable sachet that extends the shelf life of fresh produce by slowing down fruit ripening, reducing food waste and supporting smallholder farmers, are among the top 10 innovators – known as Tomorrow Shapers are under 30 – were selected from over 450 candidates by an independent jury, with their work showcasing the transformative power of technology in addressing global challenges.  The two, who…