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KODU TECHNOLOGY
Kodu technology is an agribusiness startup that is into the production of sanitary pads that are naturally decomposable and budget friendly from discarded banana and plantain stems. The focus of the company is to reduce period poverty while also impacting smallholder farmers. The pad manufacturing company is located in the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana,Tamale. Their mission aligns with circular economy principles, emphasizing longer-lasting products, easy reuse, repair, and recycling, while minimizing waste and pollution.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 * Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) AgriTech Challenge Pro 2023 winner with USD50,000
 * In 2023 Kodu technology emerged the overall winner for the circular economy competition in Ghana with a seed funding of GHS100,000
 * Tandard Chartered Women in Tech Award with GHS110,000
 * Selected for 2024 Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator Programme
 * Won Telescope Strategy Accelerator Program Pitch Competition