Sibongile Mongadi, innovator of lightweight, durable, water-resistant, custom-made and low-cost prosthetics
Women in science breaking down barriers.
Today is International Day for Women and Girls in Science. According to a press release from [dot]GOOD, the day is meant to commemorate the vital role that women and girls play in the science world.
In many interviews with female science graduates, the common conversation is about being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and even today, the science world is still seen as an industry for males.
Despite many challenges which women have to face in the industry many women across the country are pushing the boundaries. Sibongile Mongadi is one example of the women who are breaking down barriers in the science industry.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at The Innovation Hub, Pieter Holl shared that Mongadi is a prime example that never ceases to amaze them with the meaningful impact that she makes with her innovations.
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“We currently have 160 female entrepreneurs incubated at our establishment, but we’ve been pleased to see that this figure is on the rise every year,” said Holl.
Sibongile Mongadi, is an entrepreneur currently incubated at The Innovation Hubs’ eKasiLabs Soweto programme. According to [dot]GOOD, eKasiLabs provides business development support to start-ups in various Gauteng townships. Uku’hamba focuses on improving the conditions of amputees by providing lightweight, durable, water-resistant, custom-made, and low-cost prosthetics. Her invention ultimately serves to improve the living conditions of those who have had life-altering amputations.
Mongadi has an educational background in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, and 3D printing along with resourceful and recyclable materials to make mobility accessible to lower-and middle-income groups, with a faster turnaround time than general prosthetics.
“It is important that female scientists stick together to overcome the inequalities in the scientific workplace. The sharing of resources and networking has helped set women up for success, and we encourage women to keep doing so.”
“Furthermore, female scientists require the support from the various sectors within their industries. The Innovation Hub strives to pave the way for women to reach their goals and to make a difference for many more women in the future,” concluded Holl.
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