Knesst Community

At KNESST, we’re creating spaces where young people can explore their potential, bring their ideas to life, and begin shaping the future they want to see. It was an honor to be part of the SLGS&AWMS STEM bootcamp 2026.

A glimpse into the SLGS&AWMS holiday STEM class, where curiosity meets creativity and young minds get the space to explore, learn, and build together.

Through engaging sessions, students are learning by exploring entrepreneurship, identifying everyday challenges, thinking differently, and turning their ideas into possible solutions.

From brainstorming and building ideas to collaborating, creating, and sharing their visions, every moment is part of the journey toward becoming confident problem-solvers and future innovators.

Here’s to empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and changemakers.

One idea. One lesson. One young innovator at a time.

&AWMS STEM2026

FREETOWN TRIVIA #26 🏙️

If you were a street in Freetown, which one would you be and why? 👀

Would you be the hustle of Siaka Stevens Street, the energy of Kissy Road, the history of Fourah Bay Road, or something completely different?

Drop your answer in the comments or send us a short video and you could be featured during Design Week Freetown 2026.

🎥 Tag us: Design Week Freetown
📍 1–4 July 2026
DesigningSustainableFutures Freetown SierraLeone CreativeCity

Last Thursday marked the official kickoff of our incubation masterclass with the D3 Moon Landing winners.

The session introduced participants to the Business Model Canvas, giving them practical tools to structure, refine, and strengthen their ideas. It was an engaging and insightful start, setting the tone for the journey ahead

For four days, Freetown becomes a stage.
Creatives. Innovators. Storytellers. Builders.
Join us as we unbox Freetown.

6th - 9th May
Join the waitlist at designweekfreetown.com
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People of Freetown, you’ve got a package. 📦

This May, we unbox the city.
Culture. Creativity. Technology.

Secure your place.
Join the waitlist today. 📥

🥈 2nd Place – Fintech | Devs Demo Day 2025
Osusu Farms connects urban professionals and the diaspora to verified local farms, turning idle land into productive assets .
Secure. Transparent. Impact-driven.

🏆 TEAM: SparkMakit | 1st Place – Fintech Category

SparkMakit is transforming online shopping in Sierra Leone by replacing manual, risky social media transactions with a secure, automated e-commerce ecosystem. With one-click checkout, verified vendors, and real-time delivery tracking, SparkMakit delivers faster, safer, and more reliable digital commerce.

By professionalizing informal online markets, SparkMakit is building trust and confidence for local buyers and sellers.

🏆 TEAM: Waste Wise | 2nd Place – Open Innovation Category

Waste Wise is redefining corporate waste management through a structured, subscription-based service designed to eliminate overflow and reduce operational costs. By implementing color-coded source segregation, staff training, and guaranteed pickup logistics, Waste Wise helps organizations maintain cleaner environments while meeting sustainability goals.

Efficient systems. Cleaner spaces. Smarter operations.

🏆 TEAM: EcoKash | 1st Place – Open Innovation Category

EcoKash is transforming waste management in Freetown by turning recyclables into digital assets. Through smart household segregation bins, Reverse Vending Machines, and Solana-powered instant payments, EcoKash creates a system where households earn cash for recycling instead of paying to dispose of waste.

By incentivizing recycling at the source, EcoKash is building a cleaner city while unlocking economic value from waste.
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🏆 TEAM: HOA (Her Organized Aura) | 2nd Place – Women in Tech Category

Her Organized Aura (HOA) is a digital wellness and productivity hub designed to help young women regain balance, focus, and sustainable growth. By combining emotional wellness tools, structured daily routines, and a safe community space, HOA transforms daily chaos into clarity and calm.

By recognizing that true productivity begins with mental well-being, HOA offers a healthier, more human-centered approach to personal growth.