Ghana - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

ASANKA which means All Subject and New Knowledge Access, Is an EdTech tool that allows Foundational Learners in underserviced Communities get access to Local Content in Digital format without the need for the Internet.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

It is an offline Learning Management System designed to enhance knowledge accessibility and navigation using advanced AI and machine learning techniques. This EdTech device provides a robust system with precise, context-aware, and automated content recommendations and navigation tools across educational curricula in various formats (video, audio, interactive games, and quizzes). By integrating local content materials, semantic analysis, and user behavior modeling, ASANKA delivers personalized, seamless knowledge discovery experiences. It supports researchers, educators, and students with tailored insights and resources, improving learning outcomes and evidence-based decision-making. Key features include connectivity for up to 30 users simultaneously, WiFi-enabled device access, a WiFi signal covering the area of a football field, and portability similar to a mobile device. It can be powered by a power bank for areas lacking electrical power and allows deployment of other Digital Soluti

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

TECHAiDE aims to address the critical issue of limited access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities in Africa. The organization recognizes that traditional educational systems often lack the resources and infrastructure necessary to provide effective learning experiences for all students. Additionally, TECHAiDE seeks to bridge the gap in digital literacy and technology access, recognizing the importance of these skills in the modern world. By leveraging innovative technology solutions and tailored educational approaches, TECHAiDE strives to empower students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today's digital age, thereby contributing to greater educational equity and opportunity.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Increase in Digital Litracul level Increase in Teaching and learning outcomes. Enables Effective Decision-making due to its evidence-based features. Explore the GES Curriculum: Aligned with the approved GES curriculum, ASANKA offers interactive exercises in STEM subjects, enhancing understanding and retention. Learn Through Play: With captivating animations and virtual labs, ASANKA turns complex concepts into fun, interactive learning experiences. Personalized Learning: ASANKA serves as a virtual tutor, allowing parents to remotely monitor progress, supplement lessons, and provide extra practice. Offline Access & Multilingual Support: ASANKA ensures offline learning capabilities, multilingual support, and a broad range of subjects to meet diverse learning needs.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The ASANKA project is aimed at serving students, educators, and parents within the educational ecosystem. The primary beneficiaries are students who gain access to interactive and engaging learning resources aligned with the GES curriculum, enhancing their understanding and retention of STEM subjects. Educators benefit from innovative teaching tools that transform complex concepts into fun, interactive experiences, supplementing traditional lessons. Parents also play a crucial role, as ASANKA allows them to monitor their children’s progress remotely, ensuring personalized learning and additional practice where needed. Furthermore, ASANKA provides offline access and multilingual support, catering to diverse learning needs and overcoming barriers to quality education in under-resourced or remote areas.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2011-04-11

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

6

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Kafui Prebbie - Board Member https://www.linkedin.com/in/kafuiprebbie/ FJ Cava - Board Member https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjcava/ Godfred Prebbie – Board Member https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfred-prebbie-46675746/ Akwai Peprah – Board Member https://www.linkedin.com/in/akwasipeprah/

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://myasanka.com/, https://www.youtube.com/@techaidegh

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

An Education Mind comes with a high employability rate toward financial independence.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

It takes time to Educate a child but afterward, The learner should be able to develop a skill he or she can get income from for his Basic needs

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

In case of a Virus outbreak, this solution will be the best and most affordable way to deploy information Digitally as a very past and consistent rate for the education of masses.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The Best Means to Deploy Affordable EdTech Solutions

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The Device is made for both Sex,

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Education on how to ensure water sustainability

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Advocacy Campaigns and Public Education

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Training highly skilled Labour

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

2

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

n/a

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Rural Learner get the same opportunity to digital Litracy as the urban learners.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

The community can access Digital information with no or very low maintenance cost.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

2

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

n/a

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Less or no cost of Climate change campaigns and education for masses with less human resources involved.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Education about Life Below Water content free deployed from the Device

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

free Digital Educational Content Deployed from on Life on land

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Educative Comapige Content Deployed to a target group of people at not cost.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Working with NGOs, Private individuals and some Ministry of Educations to reach the unreachable with Effective local educational Content.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

6

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

ASANKA is the first of it Kind in Africa, Most Learn Management Systems are online based and with our offline feature, ASANKA can reach all areas without interest access who might lose out on all the tech advancement due to poor internet infrastructure. We are currently working on an AI feature to ensure an increase in Impact and user experience.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

https://www.beekee.ch/ and https://www.critical-links.com/ are our main competitors but we stand out with our partnership with local publishers to update the ASANKA with Local content through the ASANKA Store an online digital market please. Also, our device can be updated remotely whereas our competitors can only be updated by bringing the hardware to their office or by the use of a Penddrive.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, we have an Interactive Game for females only, call Salf Awareness, This helps female ladies learn more about Teenage Pregnancy on their own with the limitation from peer pressure, etc. And its a free content.