PISA Cohort 2 continued the programme with nine startups, guiding founders to strengthen their business models, gain practical mentor feedback, and prepare their ventures for the next stage of development.
This cohort expanded the early PISA community while reinforcing the programme’s focus on structured learning, business validation, and founder readiness.
Participants benefited from targeted coaching sessions, industry insights, and practical assessments designed to help them evaluate opportunities, address challenges, and refine key aspects of their ventures.
Through continuous engagement with mentors and programme facilitators, teams gained a deeper understanding of customer needs, commercial viability, and effective market positioning.
A key milestone of the cohort was Demo Day, where participating startups presented their concepts, progress, and future ambitions to an audience of investors, business leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders.
EzGiGi emerged as the overall champion with its digital healthcare platform designed to modernise appointment booking and service management for dental clinics. The solution connects patients and healthcare providers through a convenient and accessible platform, helping clinics improve operational efficiency while enhancing the patient experience.
First runner-up was awarded to Semart, a financial literacy and point-of-sale solution created to empower street vendors and micro-businesses. By combining onboarding support, business insights, reporting tools, and training, the platform helps entrepreneurs make informed decisions and improve business performance.
ePink Health secured the second runner-up position with its virtual healthcare platform that provides access to medical and wellness services anytime and anywhere. Through features such as teleconsultation, e-pharmacy, health monitoring, and medical support services, the platform aims to improve healthcare accessibility and convenience for the public.
Beyond the competition, Cohort 2 showcased the importance of mentorship and validation in helping early-stage ventures gain direction and confidence.
The programme equipped participants with new perspectives, valuable industry exposure, and practical knowledge to support their business aspirations.
The accomplishments of Cohort 2 contributed to the growing PISA network and laid the groundwork for future cohorts to build upon.
