Technology that has the potential to improve the life of billions by eradicating mosquito-borne diseases is one of a trio of winners selected for a share of $1m investment in our second Future of Capitalism Competition.
The Future of Capitalism Competition aims to seek out startups that are aiming to transform lives and better the world we live in, and this year's winning startups were amongst nine inspirational finalists selected from 420 entries.
They are:
Israel based Biotech startup Diptera.ai has the potential to revolutionize the health and livelihood of billions of people by modernizing the tools to fight mosquitoes and the diseases they spread.
Brazil based EdTech startup Jade has developed a gamified platform that leverages AI and data-driven insights to support early autism detection and personalised educational strategies.
Edinburgh based Startup Danu Robotics have developed an AI guided Robotic Waste Management System which aims to combat the problem of recycling facilities being reliant on manual sorting.
The nine finalists also included a cybersecurity company specialising in actionable threat intelligence, emotion recognition solutions, an AI-powered virtual fitting room set to revolutionise shopping for clothes online, an AI powered operating system to modernize the branded merchandise industry and AI teachers for digital learning.
Founders were invited to pitch for funding in front of an impressive line-up of judges at the competition pitchday, on 12 February, at The Shard, London.
The competition judges include Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Oxford University, author of books on social and economic reform such as ‘The Future of Capitalism’ from which the competition takes its name. The panel of judges also included serial founders and entrepreneurs, investment specialists and accelerator specialists.
Startups are essential for creating economic growth. This year's competition attracted entries from 58 different countries with a broad range of tech solutions capable of changing the landscape in each of their chosen areas.
Amongst an amazing group of finalists, Diptera.ai, Danu Robotics and Jade Autism captured the attention of our judging panel with a combination of their innovative technologies, potential for growth, and their desire to give something back to society.
Robert Brown, Competition Director
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