We are the first wearable technology company in Nigeria. Our company leads the way in designing and developing innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate technology into clothing. We specialize in embedding programmable electronics and sensors, incorporating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning functionalities. Our smart clothing addresses health-related issues by leveraging these advanced technologies, offering a unique and transformative approach to enhance well-being. With a commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a new era of wearable tech in Nigeria, we strive to make technology not only smarter but also intimately connected to individuals everyday lives for improved health outcomes.
Kemisola Bolarinwa
Founder/CEO
Bolarinwa Kemisola is a distinguished Robotics and
Embedded System Engineer with over 11 years of exceptional
tech expertise. She is the founder of Nextwear Technologies,
the pioneering wearable technology startup in Nigeria.Through
Nextwear Technologies, Kemisola designs and develops innovative
technology worn close to the body, addressing health-related
challenges while seamlessly blending fashion and safety ...One of Kemisola's notable contributions to the field is the
invention of the groundbreaking wearable Smart Bra, designed to
detect the earliest stages of Breast Cancer—an unprecedented
advancement in healthcare technology.
Her dedication to leveraging technology for the betterment of
society extends beyond her achievements. She ardently advocates
for STEM education, particularly for girls, to bridge the gender
gap prevalent in STEM fields. As the president of the Women-in-ICT
Foundation, she serves as an influential role model and advocate for
encouraging girls' participation in the male-dominated tech industry.
Kemisola's passion, ingenuity, and notable contributions to the field
have earned her numerous awards and recognitions, both locally and
internationally. Most notably, she was inducted into the prestigious
Nigerian Women First Achievers Hall of Fame by the Federal Government
of Nigeria.Her commitment to promoting gender equality and women
empowerment through gender-responsive technology and innovations
garnered her a recognition award from UN Women.
Among her accolades, she received the Lord's Achievers Award for Best
Innovative Excellence in Science, the Standard Chartered Bank Women In
Technology Award, and the Origo Canada Innovation Impact Award. Additionally,
Kemisola was honored as a Global SDG Advocate and Practitioner by Alphazulu
Advocate, UK, and received the Health Tech Innovation of the Year Award at
the Africa Tech Festival.Her outstanding leadership qualities and dedication
to driving positive change led to her membership in the prestigious Barack Obama
Africa Leaders network and receiving the Royal African Young Leadership Award.
Bolarinwa Kemisola's professional journey exemplifies her unwavering commitment to
advancing technology, promoting gender equality, and making a significant impact on
healthcare innovation.
