Innovative tech solutions with the potential to change lives across the globe were highlighted at the ITU Telecom World Awards 2018 ceremony on the closing day of ITU Telecom World 2018, the global event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, held this week in Durban, South Africa.
iMoSyS recognized as finalist in Greatest Social Impact category at ITU Telecom World Awards 2018
Celebrating Innovation
From digital agriculture, mobile learning, education and healthcare, to virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), satellite, automotive repair and more, the fourth edition of the ITU Telecom World Awards celebrated creativity and innovation in digital solutions meeting real-world social needs.
Award Ceremony
Winners and finalists in several categories were presented with trophies and certificates by ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao in a high-profile ceremony in the presence of government ministers, industry leaders, representatives of media and other high-level delegates from across the globe.
Participants took part in an adrenaline-filled live pitching session during the award ceremony itself, during which they shared the innovative approach of their entry, and the social impact that it is capable of creating.
iMoSyS team representing Malawi at the global event
Recognition from ITU Secretary-General
"I have been delighted to discover this week at ITU Telecom World 2019 many SMEs and great innovations with genuine potential to improve lives and connect the unconnected," said ITU Secretary-General, Houlin Zhao. "It is my sincere hope that the global recognition of receiving an ITU Telecom World Award from an international panel of experts, will help these talented enterprise owners to scale-up and take their business onto a global stage."
Award Categories
The Global SME Awards recognized the best innovative ICT-based solutions with social impact from SMEs present at the event in five classes – Best Business Model, Most Scalable, Most Innovative Use of ICT, Greatest Social Impact and the Global SME Excellence Award for the SME with the highest all-around score.
iMoSyS Recognition
iMoSyS was honored to be recognized as a Finalist in the Greatest Social Impact category, standing alongside other innovative companies from across Africa and the world. This recognition validates our commitment to developing solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive social change.
Global SME Awards Winners
Global SME Excellence Award: Winner – Pulego Communications, South Africa
Best Business Model: Winner – Tuse Applications, South Africa
Most Innovative Use of ICTs: Winner – Uthini Tech (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Greatest Social Impact: Winner – Pulego Communications, South Africa | Finalist – iMoSyS, Malawi
Most Scalable: Winner – Talamus Health, United States
All SMEs in these categories underwent a rigorous application and selection process, with an external jury of social entrepreneurship and tech experts assessing each entrant on the basis of business model, scalability, innovation and social impact.
