Nokwary

Nokwary Technologies is an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused software firm headquartered in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 2019, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of AI innovation in Africa, specializing in face recognition, speech recognition for English and native Ghanaian languages, and the development of conversational user interfaces including voice UI and chatbots. Nokwary’s mission centers on leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning technologies to create solutions that address real-world challenges across the African continent.

The company gained significant recognition in 2020 when it won the prestigious Ecobank Fintech Challenge, securing USD 10,000 in prize money and validation for its innovative approach to financial inclusion. Nokwary’s flagship solution is a WhatsApp-based banking service that enables users to conduct financial transactions through voice commands and text messages in multiple languages, including Twi, a native Ghanaian language. This groundbreaking solution tackles the critical issue of English illiteracy and low literacy rates that prevent many people from fully benefiting from digital financial technology, directly supporting financial inclusion and multiple sustainable development goals.

Nokwary Technologies operates with a lean team of 2-10 employees who are passionate about bringing AI-first solutions to African markets. The company not only develops AI-enabled software systems but also specializes in collecting data for training machine learning systems and provides consulting services to help organizations capitalize on the AI revolution. With the AI industry projected to generate between 3.5 to 5.8 trillion USD annually according to McKinsey, Nokwary is well-positioned to help African companies embrace AI technology and avoid disruption, while creating inclusive technology solutions that work for everyone from the start.