Meet Tukupala Mwalyolo, the Tanzanian innovator reimagining how Africa explores its mineral wealth. As Founder & CEO of Tukutech, she’s turning complex mining processes upside down—with drones!

What She’s Changing
Since founding Tukutech in 2023, Tukupala has been on a mission: to make mineral exploration faster, safer, smarter, and greener. Using high-resolution drone-based magnetic surveys, her startup delivers cutting-edge geophysical data services to mining, agriculture, and environmental sectors—across Africa. Think 3D geological models + magnetic maps + data analytics—all in one sleek drone-powered package.

The Spark Behind Tukutech
Tukupala’s love for technology and drones met her frustration with the inefficiencies in traditional mining. She asked herself: “Why can’t exploration be safer, faster, and smarter?” And just like that, Tukutech was born.

Boosted by MineTech
Through the MineTech Accelerator Programme, Tukupala sharpened her business model, gained mentorship from industry experts, and discovered new ways to scale Tukutech across Africa.

Breaking Barriers
Being a young woman in a male-dominated tech and mining industry hasn’t been easy. Tukupala has faced skepticism, broken stereotypes, and earned respect with every successful drone survey.

Vision for Africa
Her goal? To make mineral exploration inclusive, sustainable, and full of opportunities for young talent—creating jobs and empowering the next generation of innovators across the continent.

Words of Wisdom for Women in Tech & Mining
“Believe in your vision. Stay curious and work hard. Mining and technology need women’s innovation and leadership too.”

Want to see the future of mining? Tukupala Mwalyolo is showing us the way—one drone flight at a time.