Sanku Analysis
What is Sanku?
Technology-enabled food fortification for small-scale flour mills in Africa
Location
Westborough, United States
Employees
51-200
Founded
2004
Product Features & Capabilities
- Smart dosifiers with cellular connectivity for remote monitoring
- Nutrient premixes for maize flour fortification
- Real-time alerts for mill maintenance and restocking
- Partnership with Vodafone for IoT-enabled mill connectivity
Use Cases
Monitor 50+ remote flour mills in Tanzania in real-time; Alert operators when dosifier requires maintenance; Reduce staff needed for mill oversight by 40%; Ensure consistent iron and zinc fortification in 100M+ meals; Deliver nutrient premixes to small-scale millers in Kenya and Ethiopia
Other Considerations
Recognized by Givewell for evidence-based impact; Awarded the Barry and Marie Lipman Prize; Partnered with Vodafone for IoT-enabled dosifier network; Serves over 50 million Tanzanians daily; Reaches 100M people in East Africa by 2030
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