Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

No'Books is a tablet application that allows teachers and students to offer and take handwritten notes and assessments with a tablet and a stylus pen, enabling easier understanding through multimedia integration and subject gamification.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Illumino Technologies is an EdTech startup reshaping how teachers and students interact with classes and examinations. Our flagship product, No'Books, is a tablet application that seamlessly integrates handwritten notes and examinations into digital learning environments. With No'Books, notes and assessments get saved on the cloud, students no longer need to carry heavy schoolbags filled with books to school, schools save money on examination logistics (as printing examination questions will no longer exist), and teachers can improve the quality of their classes with high-quality videos, images and even audios. More so, the West African Examination Council (can curb examination leakage in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by releasing subject examinations on their slated dates.

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

Traditional paper-based note-taking and examinations pose significant challenges in modern education, including: Rote memorization and inefficient feedback processes. Limited accessibility and organization of notes. Environmental impact of paper waste. High rate of examination malpractice in West Africa

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

No'Books addresses these challenges by offering a user-friendly, intuitive platform for teachers and students to create, share, and assess handwritten content. Our application leverages cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to: Improve classroom and subject engagement. Streamline feedback. Provide instant access to notes and resources. Reduce environmental impact. Curb examination malpractice.

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

We target secondary schools in Nigeria, and West Africa as a whole.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-07-05

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?

1

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

Aderonke Adepoju provides a unique blend of technical and educational expertise, with over four (4) years of experience in software development and 10+ years of experience in teaching Mathematics, bringing an understanding of code and classroom dynamics.

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

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

2

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

5

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

With No'Books, students no longer need to carry heavy school bags filled with books. They only need one tablet and one stylus pen, reducing their schoolbag weight by over 96% and lowering their risk of lower back pain.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

No'Books provides a personalized, organized, and accessible digital platform for students and teachers to collaborate, learn, and assess. By encouraging efficient note-taking, real-time feedback, streamlined assessment processes, and multimedia integration, No'Books enhances the learning experience, improves student outcomes, and supports teachers' professional development.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

2

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

3

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

No'Books promotes reduced Inequalities by providing an inclusive digital platform that bridges the gap in access to quality education, empowering: - Students with disabilities through accessible learning tools. - Rural or marginalized communities with equal access to digital resources. - Under-resourced schools with cost-effective, technology-driven solutions. No'Books aims to reduce the educational equity gap, ensuring equal opportunities to succeed and thrive in the digital age

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

No'Books reduces paper waste and minimizes environmental impact through digital note-taking and assessment, and encourages efficient use of resources, reducing the need for physical storage and transportation.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

3

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

3

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

4

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.

3

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

6

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

2

06.08 Justification for my startup

The closest product to what we do is Microsoft OneNote. However, secondary schools in Nigeria do not use OneNote because it is not geared towards that audience but towards university students.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our competitors include uLesson, SImbiBot and Edves. We differentiate ourselves by providing hand note-takin functionality while they do not.

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

I often encourage my current and past female students to come up with business ideas that we can brainstorm on together. Afterwards, I encourage them to seek funding from their parents.