Bolarinwa Kemisola is a visionary inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur with over 14 years
of trailblazing experience in Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering. As the Founder
and CEO of Nextwear Technologies, Nigeria’s first wearable and medical technology
company, she is leading a bold revolution at the intersection of health and technology in
Africa.
Driven by purpose and powered by innovation, Kemisola is the inventor behind the Smart
Bra Cup Diagnostic Device—a groundbreaking, non-invasive wearable technology designed
to detect the earliest signs of breast cancer. This life-saving invention has earned
international acclaim, transforming the narrative around breast health in underserved
communities and positioning her as a global leader in healthtech innovation. Her portfolio
of solutions spans medical diagnostics, maternal health, and remote monitoring devices, all
created with the goal of delivering accessible, affordable, and life-saving technology to
underserved communities.
Kemisola’s work is more than engineering—it’s a mission. With a deep passion for
democratizing access to healthcare, she develops smart, affordable solutions tailored for
women across Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to traditional screening tools remains
limited. Her work stands at the frontier of health equity, innovation, and impact.
In addition to her work at Nextwear, Kemisola is the Founder of the Nigeria Innovative
Hardware Development Society (NIHDS)—a national organization dedicated to identifying,
supporting, and nurturing young hardware innovators across Nigeria. Through NIHDS, she is
building a strong ecosystem for deep tech and hardware development, providing
mentorship, resources, and platforms for young talents to thrive.
Beyond the lab, Kemisola is a fierce advocate for STEM education, especially for girls. As
President of the Women-in-ICT Foundation, she champions digital inclusion and serves as a
powerful role model, mentoring the next generation of female innovators and challenging
the status quo in the male-dominated tech industry.
Kemisola’s mission goes beyond invention—she is driven by a deep commitment to health
equity, women’s empowerment, and social impact. Her work has garnered widespread
international recognition, earning her numerous prestigious awards, among others:
Induction into the Nigerian Women First Achievers Hall of Fame by the Federal Government
of Nigeria, Recognition by UN Women for advancing gender-responsive technology, The
Standard Chartered Bank Women in Technology Award, Origo Canada Innovation Impact
Award, Health Tech Innovation of the Year at the Africa Tech Festival, Lord’s Achievers
Award for Innovative Excellence in Science, designation as a Global SDG Advocate by
Alphazulu Advocate (UK), and the WSIS SDG 3 Digital Health Recognition for pioneering
contributions to digital health.
Kemisola’s influence spans continents. She is a proud member of the Barack Obama Leaders
Network, recipient of the Royal African Young Leadership Award, and an Affiliate of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)—all affirming her role as a driving force for
change in global technology and leadership.
From building life-saving tech to breaking down barriers for women in STEM, Bolarinwa
Kemisola’s journey is one of purpose, passion, and power. Her work continues to inspire a
new era of African innovation—one where no one is left behind.