Monic Etim

At 25, Monic is an impact-driven entrepreneur from Akwa Ibom State, currently based in Lagos. She co-founded Solaristique Nigeria Limited, a startup revolutionising Nigeria’s cold storage solutions with sustainable, off-grid technologies. Her company provides solar-powered freezers, chill tents, and innovative tricycle-mounted freezers, designed to reduce food waste and carbon emissions. Solaristique has already served over 2,000 customers, reduced 10,000 tonnes of food waste, and offset 25,000 tonnes of CO2, creating 15 direct and 30 indirect jobs. Monic aims to scale production, expand her reach, and empower smallholders to generate income through carbon credits, contributing to food security and poverty reduction in underserved communities.