Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Brainworld is a mobile application that helps to democratize education by providing institutions, teachers and students with digital environment, manpower, essential tools and resources for effective, immersive and engaging e-learning experience.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Brainworld is an e-learning platform which provides the needed digital tools and supporting resources such as virtual classroom, virtual science simulation laboratory, e-library, books, online examination, social interaction and student management tools. With our services, quality education is accessible and affordable to everybody hence, anybody can teach and learn remotely in a digital environment that produces a similar experience as a physical learning system. This eliminates most of the identified barriers to education, reaching the unreached and serving the underserved. Institutions, government and corporate bodies can also leverage on our services for customized training and skills acquisition programs to enhance productivity and achieve the desired economic growth. Infact, having Brainworld mobile application installed on your device is as good as having a fully equipped institution of learning right at your finger tips.

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

Online education has been widely accepted as the future of education globally. However, the inability of e-learning to produce similar engaging and interactive environment as the conventional classroom, especially in the fields of STEM, due to lack of essential tools, manpower and digital resources, has posed a great limitation to the ability of the educational system in Nigeria and the rest of Africa to effectively harness and integrate e-learning to tackle the problem of illiteracy and democratize education across the continent. Brainworld is an e-learning platform which provides the needed digital tools and supporting resources such as virtual classroom, virtual science simulation laboratory, e-library, books, online examination, social interaction and student management tools. With our services, quality education is accessible and affordable to everybody. Institutions, government and corporate bodies can also use our services for customized training and skills acquisition programs.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1. Anybody can teach or learn remotely in an immersive, interactive and engaging virtual classroom environment with even more convenience than a physical classroom. 2. Enables users to effectively design and carry out real time laboratory experiments through our simulation laboratory system. This minimizes wastage of apparatus and reagents, enhance practical oriented teaching and learning, and eliminates accidents and possible casualties associated with high risk laboratory procedures. 3. Users have access to unlimited number of books, study and research materials from our robust library network across the world. One can also publish, sell or buy books, courses and other materials on our platform. 4. It is compatible with a wide variety of devices thus, accessibility is guaranteed. 5. Our pricing is highly flexible and pocket friendly, with partial to full scholarship grants to indigent persons.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our target customers include schools, government and corporate institutions, skill acquisition centres, teachers, students, authors and educational content creators.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-11-13

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Mr. Arinze Christopher Churchill is a full stack software engineer and mobile applications developer. He holds a Bachelor's degree in computer science, in addition to various courses and training programs he has participated in to attain the level of proficiency and expertise he has in his carrier. He has successfully built and delivered at least twenty-five projects for both private companies and government institutions. He also has a sizeable working experience with a few establishments in the private sector.

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

https://www.brainworldinc.com

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Education is the engine room of capacity building and human resources development for effective contribution to economic growth. Brainworld contributes to no poverty by democratizing education for public enlightenment, formal education, carrier building and advancement, and skill acquisitions. This empowers the growing population to be productive and self reliant thus, eradicate poverty.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Brainworld provides access to knowledge and practical oriented training programs in various fields of human endeavor, and agriculture and food security is an integral part of it. We provide enlightenment, educational and agricultural extension programs to farmers on the global best practices, on how to utilizing modern technology in food production, processing, preservation and safety.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

The range of course and training programs on Brainworld also cover the health sector. These provide public enlightenment and create awareness, help heath care professionals to acquire updated information on the available treatment options and preventive measures in tackling major health challenges affecting the society. Good health and well-being starts from gaining the right information on every stages of disease transmission, development lethality and virulence, and treatment protocols, this is where the role of Brainworld comes in.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Quality education for all is the heart and soul of Brainworld. We utilize the best available technologies to make education accessible, affordable and enjoyable to all thus, democratize education and eliminate illiteracy in Nigeria, African and beyond.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

One of the focal points of marginalization and gender inequality is discrepancies in access to quality education, whereby education for the female gender may be hindered by some sociocultural and religious barriers, fueled by ignorance in many Nigerian and African societies. Brainworld provides easy and unfettered access to quality education and public enlightenment for all, regardless of gender hence, eliminating gender inequality and foster inclusiveness.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

It takes an enlightened and informed population to uphold healthy sanitary practices and water purification and treatment techniques. The role of Brainworld is in creating public awareness through education and advocacy. We have a range of course created by professionals in the fields of environmental protection and waste management, waste recycling, water purification, treatment, storage and distribution techniques. We educate both the key players in the industries and the general public on the possible consequences of their daily activities on the environment, making informed recommendations on achieving the sanitation and clean water goals.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

The range of training programs and courses provided by professionals on Brainworld also cover the scope of alternative source of energy and how to harness environmentally friendly clean energy solutions. There are courses on Brainworld that focus on solar energy and renewable energy sources.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Brainworld educational services are at the forefront of economic growth and development by equipping the growing population with the required knowledge and skills to fill in the gaps and supply the manpower needed for decent, productive work and economic development. Our range of courses cuts across various fields, trades and professions, which affirms our contribution to human resources development for maximum productivity and economic growth.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Our startup, with education at all levels as its central focus also equip innovative minds and infrastructural development through education and training on the latest industrial processes. Also, our virtual simulation laboratory tools also enable users to practically design and experiment various procedures thus, encouraging industry innovation and infrastructure.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Brainworld helps to mitigate inequalities by providing a level playing ground for citizens of different countries to have equal access to educational infrastructure, which also affords them the opportunity to grow their industries and economy. It is important to state that variation in the quality of education accessible to different countries is the basis for inequality within and among nations. With Brainworld, geographical and infrastructural barriers, lack of qualified manpower, books and other resources, which create inequality are eliminated.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Education remains a formidable machinery for creating safe, sustainable and inclusive society (community, cities and settlements). Brainworld courses also cut across peace keeping, conflict resolution and social cohesion.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Brainworld supports the creation and distribution of courses and training programs on recycling and reuse of waste materials such as plastics, polymers, metals, etc. We also understand the roles of education in creating awareness to enlighten the public and key players in the production industry on the importance of responsible consumption and production.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

To efficiently combat climate change and its impacts, the key players in the industries and the general public must be armed with the right information for a change of attitude, processes and lifestyle. Brainworld also have courses created to inform the general public of the prevailing consequences of climate change and how to control it.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Courses and training programs on fishery, aquaculture and conservation of aquatic lives created by professionals in these fields are also available on Brainworld. Thus, our startup contributes to the life below water goal through education and training of professionals, as well as through advocacy and public awareness.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

We offer courses and training programs on forestry, conservation and preservation of terrestrial ecosystem created by professionals in these fields also available on Brainworld. Thus, our startup contributes to the life on land goal through education and training of professionals, as well as through public awareness.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

Brainworld also covers the scope of courses on diplomatic relations, peace keeping, conflict resolutions, social justice, rule of law, human rights, etc, which were created by professionals in these fields. Thus, Brainworld contributes in no small measure to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

My startup aims to partner with schools, institutions, government agencies, NGO's and local communities to foster collaboration public awareness and advocacy, education, training and enlightenment to achieve the sustainable development goals.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our startup is a digital learning technology which is a new innovation in the e-learning space, as well as an improvement and further advancement of the conventional educational system. Though a good number of online learning websites and mobile application already exist, most of which are only specialized on sales of courses, Brainworld has raised the bar to a new standard whereby every aspect of the school and training process can be efficiently, effectively and conveniently carried out in a single platform, which offers even better experiences than the regular physical learning system.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Some of our competitor include Udemy, Coursera, Ulesson, google classroom, Amazon books and klas. Most of them either sell only courses or books. Brainworld handles every aspect of educational system, from courses to books, e-libraries, virtual classroom, virtual simulation laboratory, examination, information and students management tools, all in one place. No other pre-existing competitor has such robust combination of online education enhancement tools as we do, this gives us an edge over them.

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

Yes. I have a good number of female friends and professional colleagues who are entrepreneurs and I actively encourage them, offering them my supports in any way I can. We share ideas and explore opportunities together to enhance our entrepreneurial skills.