Engr. Kemisola Bolarinwa

CEO, Nextwear Technologies

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 own achievements. She ardently advocates for STEM education, particularly for girls, in order to bridge the gender gap prevalent in STEM fields. As the president of 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.