The team visited the production unit housed at the University’s Science and Research Park, where they witnessed the progress made by the flagship innovator, Ms Pamela Apuko, whose innovation emerged first runner-up in the 2024/2025 Presidential Innovation Award.
During the visit, the auditors assessed the project’s development and commercialisation milestones and made recommendations aimed at strengthening its implementation and supporting its transition into the market.
The BANA Girl sanitary pad innovation offers a promising solution to two critical challenges: period poverty and environmental sustainability. Through the development of biodegradable sanitary pads, the project seeks to improve access to menstrual hygiene products for girls and women while reducing the environmental burden associated with conventional sanitary products.
The field verification provided an opportunity to assess the innovation’s progress, identify areas requiring further support and explore ways of translating its potential into tangible social and environmental impact.
As the innovation moves closer to commercialisation, BANA Girl represents the University’s commitment to nurturing homegrown innovations that respond to real societal needs through research, creativity and practical solutions.
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