Salubata
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear, Recycling |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Fela Buyi Akinse, Yewande Akinse |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | International |
| Products | Modular footwear made from recycled plastic |
SALUBATA is a footwear design and production firm that converts plastic waste into tailor-made shoes.[1][2]
In 2020, SALUBATA earned first place in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Entrepreneurship Stars Virtual Competition.[3]
History
Established in 2020 by founders Fela Buyi Akinse and Yewande Akinse, SALUBATA operates internationally with roots in Nigeria, formal registration in France, and its main office located in the United States.[4]
The enterprise holds two worldwide patents covering its modular footwear crafted from recycled plastic and its carbon decomposition shoe technology. Additionally, it dedicates five percent of its earnings to support the empowerment of children and women within marginalized communities.[5]
In 2022, SALUBATA secured victory at the Kigali Startup Festival held during the Commonwealth Youth Programme Forum in Kigali,[6] while also forming collaborations with Amazon (company) and Techstars Accelerator Los Angeles. The brand has gained recognition through features on TechCrunch and Business of Fashion.[7][8]
In 2023, out of more than 650 worldwide applicants, SALUBATA was shortlisted for the Make it Circular Challenge and emerged as a winner at Circularity 20 during GreenBiz's circular economy conference.[9]
Awards
The organization has received considerable acclaim, notably securing victory in the Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge 2021, organized by the African Development Bank alongside the Global Center on Adaptation. Additional distinguished accolades comprise the Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative (SABII) awarded by Venturelab, the Better Incubation Contest, and the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC). Furthermore, it was honored with the Hack the Normal Sustainability Prize, underscoring its dedication to advancing sustainable innovation.
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