Scaling a Health Startup in Ethiopia: The Story of Medanit

500+ doctors, 60 hospitals, 38,000 patients. Medhanit connects patients, doctors, and pharmacies through a single platform.

Ethiopian Developer Builds AI-powered App to Guide Learners Through Online “Tutorial Hell”

Skilltrip organizes the internet’s overload of courses into guided, step-by-step journeys.

Young Engineering Trio Pilot Data-Driven Farming Technology in Ethiopia’s Lowlands

Three engineering graduates from Debremarkos University built AgroNod, a solar-powered, sensor-based farm monitoring system helping Ethiopian farmers track soil health in real time.

Upskill, Certify, Deploy: This AI Startup Connects Verified Ethiopian Talent to Jobs with Smart Certification Paths

Ethiopian startup Tesfa AI is using AI to bridge the skills gap: tailored assessments, upskilling, and certifications for job-ready talent.

Ethiopian Startup Turns High Achievers into Mentors with Peer-to-peer Tutoring Platform

Temari le Temari pairs students with top-performing peers, affordable academic support built for Ethiopia’s realities.

Can Trust Scale? Dantel’s Big Bet on Social Commerce in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia’s Mercato, trust moves goods across the country. Dantel, a socio-ecommerce platform, is bringing that trust online, linking traders, affiliates & buyers.

Engida Travel Unveils Superapp for Bus Ticketing and Trip Management in Ethiopia

Engida Travel has launched Liyu Bus, a new superapp aiming to digitize Ethiopia’s intercity travel bringing e-ticketing, trip management, and in-app payments into one platform.

Inside an Addis-Based Firm’s Experimental Approach to Startup Survival in Ethiopia

EfuyeGela’s self-financing model channels income from corporate consulting to support early-stage ventures, keeping them alive long after incubation.