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Edouard Agbor (right) founded GritGateway, an AI platform that connects African students with verified academic and funding opportunities across the continent and the world. He’s pictured with teammate Souleymane Bah. (Photo by Amy Manley)

From Scam Victim to Pitch Winner: Student Builds GritGateway

The tech platform, founded by graduate student Edouard Agbor, already serves 1,000 users across 25 African countries and took top honors at a recent Lerner Center pitch competition.
June 1, 2026

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