Sandra Namboozo

CEO Karpolax

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

Two young Ugandan: Sandra Namboozo, 26 and Samuel Muyita, 28, have created a natural sachet that keeps fresh fruits longer.

DETAILS || #VisionUpdates 👉👉https://t.co/rqxsvlWrzt

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

👏 Congratulations to Community Healers awardees @SandraNamboozo & Samuel Muyita. Their invention – a plant-based sachet that extends fruit freshness – is fighting food waste & uplifting communities. 🍊

🎥 Watch the #YoungInventors Prize LIVE: https://t.co/jqx3xE2UYa

@karpolax

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

👏Congratulations to @SandraNamboozo and Samuel Muyita from Uganda, for being named among the top 10 finalists for the European Patent Office @EPOorg Young Inventors Prize!👏 Uganda is the only ARIPO Member State to achieve this recognition this year, kudos! @URSBHQ

Sandra and Samuel have been recognised for their innovation, sachets that extends the shelf life of fruit.

This award celebrates innovators who are 30 years old and under, innovating with a purpose and contributing to the @UNSDG_WCA. The prize highlights the transformative power of youth-driven solutions and honours remarkable young people who are paving the way for a more sustainable future.

You can vote for the duo under the people's choice category: 👉https://t.co/k3gTFp63w4

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

Muyita and Namboozo heading to Iceland for The Young Inventors Prize 2025

The Young Inventors Prize 2025, set for June 18th in Reykjavik, will celebrate the groundbreaking contributions to the world of 10 inventions.

Read more: https://t.co/sHcv7w6uqz

[Amama Mbabazi @AmamaMbabazi]

Proud moment for Uganda! 🇺🇬
Congratulations to Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita, Makerere University graduates, whose plant-based, biodegradable sachet that preserves fruit has earned them a spot in the Top 10 finalists for the 2025 Young Inventors Prize by the European Patent Office. 👏🏽🌱🌍
Your innovation is a triumph of creativity and purpose.

To all young Ugandans: let this be your inspiration—dream big, think boldly, and be the solution our world needs. 💡🇺🇬

#UgandaInnovation #YouthPower #YoungInventors #MakererePride #Sustainability #Inspiration

[Karpolax @karpolax]

We grow enough food to feed Uganda twice over; so why are our farmers broke and our markets empty?

That’s the question our cofounder took to NTV Uganda an hour ago and the answer starts with what happens after the harvest. Click here: https://t.co/7tKFRt8WlB #YoungInventors

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

🌍 Over 1 billion tonnes of food are wasted every year. @SandraNamboozo & Samuel Muyita are helping rewrite the future with @Karpolax, their plant-powered preservation breakthrough.

Vote now: 🔗 https://t.co/vQr4fczEAw
#YoungInventors

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

🍋 40% of food never reaches consumers. @SandraNamboozo & Samuel’s biodegradable sachets help farmers extend fruit freshness & cut waste, one harvest at a time.

Discover their solution at @karpolax and vote: 🔗 https://t.co/vQr4fczEAw #YoungInventors

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

🌍 Food loss causes 8-10% of global emissions. Ugandan inventors @SandraNamboozo & Samuel Muyita are fighting back with @karpolax : plant-based sachets that keep fruit fresh 30 days longer.

Learn how & vote for them now: 🔗 https://t.co/vQr4fczEAw
#YoungInventors

[Karpolax @karpolax]

In Uganda, a mango doesn’t rot from lack of love.
It rots because it couldn’t wait.

Karpolax created a simple sachet to give fruits more life—and farmers more hope.

Now we’re finalists for the #YoungInventors Prize 2025.
Vote Karpolax: https://t.co/7tKFRt8WlB

#YoungInventors

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

Over 1 billion tonnes of food are wasted annually. @SandraNamboozo & Samuel Muyita at @karpolax developed a plant-based sachet that keeps fruit fresh up to 30 days longer.

Support these #YoungInventors tackling food loss & climate change.
🔗 Vote now: https://t.co/vQr4fczEAw

[MITSolve @SolveMIT]

🎉 Congrats to the 2021 Solver team @NovFeed and 2022 Solv[ED] team @karpolax for being named Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTec winners!
https://t.co/d404O6gQJX

[Karpolax @karpolax]

@younghollywood @MilkenInstitute Thank you @younghollywood for featuring our story! What a fantastic piece. We are energized more day by day to have a world where each fruit gets a chance to be enjoyed. Thank you for letting the world know about what we are doing!

[Milken Institute @MilkenInstitute]

The $300,000 award for second place was presented to @karpolax, an Uganda-based company, for its nanotechnology solution that helps fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer without losing nutritional value.

[Karpolax @karpolax]

Big news from Karpolax HQ! We are ecstatic to announce that we have won the Milken Motsepe prize of $300,000. This prize is a sweet reward for all the farmers out there and a dedication to bringing delicious, healthy fruit products to your table. #Karpolax #MilkenMotsepePrize

[Karpolax @karpolax]

Application deadline is 5th May but preference will be given to early applicants.
Find the Job description at https://t.co/4NDJjaePEf

[Karpolax @karpolax]

Are you tired of seeing your fruits and vegetables go bad before they even reach the market? At Karpolax, we have the solution! Our preservation sachets are specially designed to keep your produce fresh and nutrient-rich for longer periods of time, (1 of 2)

[Karpolax @karpolax]

When our customers succeed, we succeed. We're overjoyed to hear from one of our fruit preservation exporters that is satisfied with our products. Thank you for trusting Karpolax to help you bring fresh, delicious fruit to your customers. #Karpolax #fruitpreservation

[Karpolax @karpolax]

12 hours remaining!
Exciting news! Milken-Motsepe #PeoplesChoiceAwards are here & it's time to vote! Let's support #Karpolax, a company producing amazing fruit preservation products. Cast your vote today!
Link: https://t.co/9AWW8sE8KA
#MilkenMotsepePrize
#Karpolax

[Karpolax @karpolax]

Just a day to GO!
Cast a vote for #Karpolax the innovative company using green nanotechnology to help exporters, farmers, and market vendors keep their produce fresh!
Link: https://t.co/9AWW8sE8KA
#MilkenMotsepePrize
#Karpolax
#Vote4Uganda