Finalists announced for 2017 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

Yunye Shin is the founder of Zero Space Inc that designs and manufactures zero waste design products.

Candice Pascoal created a crowdfunding platform called Kickante that connects campaign creators with donors and investors.

Kathy Ku is the brains behind SPOUTS of Water that manufactures and distributes locally-produced ceramic water filters to provide safe drinking water for families in Uganda.

Angela Braren is the founder of Instrumentl, and online platform that matches scientists with the best grants to fund their research.

Nneka Mobisson launched a mobile platform called mDoc Healthcare that provides people living with chronic disease with 24/7 access to virtual healthcare providers.

Marina Ross developed Nanobarrier HYDROP, a superhydrophobic nano-coating that protects clothing and footwear from wear and tear.

Ana Lucia Cepada is the founder behind Bolsa Rosa, an online job board that connects women with flex-time jobs.

Lise Pape is the founder of Walk With Path that designs assistive technology for people with mobility problems.

Trupti Jain is the founder of Naireeta Services that offers water management solutions for farmers affected by drought and flash floods.

Xania Wong created a smart-hiring platform called Jobdoh that instantly connects employers with temporary workers.

Salma Abdulai’s company Unique Quality Product Enterprise processes and markets a nutritious and climate-resistant cereal called fonio.

Sara-Kristina Hannig Nour started Sara and Lara’s Baskets that harvests and delivers weekly organic produce to customers residing in large cities.

Samira Negm is the founder of Raye7, a mobile application that provides a secure, real-time ridesharing service suited for developing countries.

Thea Myhrvold set up a virtual classroom called Teach Me Now that connects teachers and students all over the globe.

Ciara Donlon is the founder of THEYA Healthcare that designs, manufactures and sells a range of lingerie for women recovering from surgery.

Carolina Medina is the co-founder of Agruppa that uses mobile technology to create virtual buying groups for small food vendors in low-income neighbourhoods.

Katie Anderson is the founder of Save Water Co that retrofits water systems in high-density housing and commercial establishments in order to reduce water wastage and costs.

Rhonda Harper created Penrose Senior Care Auditors, a tech-enabled auditing platform that ensures comprehensive care for senior citizens.