Flapmax, a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions, has announced the winners of its AI Builders Garage 2023 competition. The competition is aimed at promoting innovation and creativity in the AI industry by identifying and rewarding promising startups and entrepreneurs. 

The AI Builders Garage competition is a bi-annual annual event organized by Flapmax, which aims to promote technology innovation and entrepreneurship through the FAST Accelerator program. This year's event, held virtually on April 13th, provided an opportunity for 20 selected founders/startups to pitch their tech-based business to a panel of judges.  

The event also featured roundtable discussions facilitated by experienced mentors, highlighting the projects and achievements of the current startups within the AI Builders Garage.   

After careful consideration and rigorous evaluation, the judges have selected the following top 2 companies as the winners of the AI Builders Garage 2023: 

• Messenger - On-demand delivery platform 
• Stylebitt - Fashion business solution for entrepreneurs   

Additionally, the following runner-ups were selected:  

• Flickwheel - Platform for optimizing car repair process 
• Sports Reels - Personalized sports performance reporting platform 
• Minagie Energy - Renewable energy optimization platform 

These companies were selected based on their innovative ideas, potential for growth, and alignment with Flapmax's vision for the future of AI.   

"We were impressed by the quality of the submissions we received this year," said Dave Ojika, CEO of Flapmax. "The winners truly stand out for their unique ideas and dedication to advancing the field of AI. We are excited to see how their innovations will shape the future of the industry."   

As part of the competition, the top winners will receive admission into the 2023 edition of the FAST Accelerator program, and runner-ups will receive three months of business development mentorship and go-to-market support from Flapmax and FAST Accelerator to help them develop and grow their businesses. 

The AI Builders Garage 2023 competition is part of Flapmax's ongoing commitment to promoting innovation and creativity in the AI industry. The company believes that AI has the power to transform the world and is committed to supporting the next generation of innovators in their pursuit of this vision.  

Flapmax has recently unveiled a new software tool, FAST Portal, built for the startup community. FAST Portal is a collaborative platform aimed at streamlining the fundraising process and enabling interaction between startups and potential investors. With the launch of this tool, entrepreneurs and innovators can effectively accelerate the growth and success of their businesses. FAST Portal is readily available for interested users to leverage and take advantage of its features. 

For more information about the AI Builders Garage 2023 winners or to apply to FAST Accelerator 2023, please visit www.fastaccelerator.com/garageorwww.fastaccelerator.com.

About AI Builders Garage  

AI Builders Garage from Flapmax is a platform built for young entrepreneurs and developers to build their ideas into sustainable solutions. AI Builders Garage is working with youth innovators, startups and SMEs to bring the power of accelerated AI at scale to businesses across Africa and globally.  

About Flapmax  

Flapmax is a data and AI technology company committed to expanding opportunities for technology innovation and implementation worldwide. With its technology accelerator platform, FAST Accelerator, created in partnership with Microsoft, Flapmax helps connect the next generation of innovators with sustainable technology goals and cutting-edge career skills. 

Contact: garage@fastaccelerator.com