OSVP winners 2023

Every year, Orange Sierra Leone organizes the local edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), an initiative that recognizes and celebrates the innovative projects of young Sierra Leoneans. These projects are geared towards generating positive societal impact through technology across a range of fields including health, agriculture, education, power, commerce, and industry.

The 2023 winners were:

• National Grand Prize: James Samba with his project, "Electric Quadricycle," which focuses on sustainable transportation solutions.
• Tech Queen Prize: Hawanatu Sesay with her innovative "IoT Plant Monitoring Device" that utilizes sensors to improve agricultural practices.

Winners from the local competition then have the opportunity to compete in the international version of the prize, which occurs annually. This setup provides a platform for young Sierra Leonean innovators to showcase their solutions on a global scale and encourages the exchange of ideas and collaboration across borders.