Digital Bridge360
Bridging the digital divide and internet connectivity is crucial in the realization of HUMAN rights.
But DO YOU KNOW that more than half of the world’s population doesn’t have access to the internet, with Asia and Africa having the lowest rate of access? United Nations Report.
globally about 3.5 Billion people are excluded from the digital age.
“Billions of people are missing out on the wealth of knowledge and information that can only be found online. More than 360 million young people are excluded from the digital age by poverty, geography or other circumstances beyond their control”
HENRIETTA FORE
Executive Director, UNICEF
By repurposing a type C Bus to a fully self sustaining mobile telemedicine, digital café/library and information center. Creating social inclusivity, bridging the digital divides and fostering partnership through an internet, digital and Virtual Reality concept of information and SDGs advocacy delivery in both cities and remote rural villages all over the world.
We will improve Social inclusivity. improving the lives of people and communities and delivering on the promise of the United Nations Agenda 2030 TO LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND.
By bridging DIGITAL AND INFORMATION DIVIDES THROUGH A MOBILE INTERNET TELEMEDICINE, DIGITAL CAFÉ/LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER.
Because the spread of the Internet will enhance global connectivity that fosters more planetary relationships and less ignorance.
Global trends show several groups that are systematically excluded from internet connectivity, which are our use segment focus. these includes : Women and girls, Children and youth, Urban and rural poor, People with disabilities, Marginalized communities, minorities and people on the move, Indigenous communities. UN Habitat Reports.
Our team is a combination of professionals suited for the project in the field of Computer science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Architecture the Medical field etc.
- Enable personalized learning and individualized instruction for learners who are most at risk for disengagement and school drop-out
- Pilot
we have been able to undergo an acceleration program by the Hack for earth foundation. but at the moment we are facing the barriers of financing and partnerships in the form of technical support and technological supports.
we believe with the solveMIT
we will Receive access to funding in grants and investments, including through prizes and Solve Innovation Future.
Join a class of impressive peers that act as trusted support group, offering inspiration and guidance
Join a powerful network of impact-minded leaders across industries and sectors, with dedicated spaces to meet year-round and during Solve’s flagship events such as Solve at MIT.
Access mentorship, coaching, and strategic advice from experts, as well as the Solve and MIT networks.
Receive monitoring and evaluation support to build an impact measurement practice.
Gain exposure in the media and at conferences.
Access relevant in-kind resources such as software licenses and legal services from Solve Member and partner organizations.
with the generous supports from the solve mit partners.
- Financial (e.g. improving accounting practices, pitching to investors)
Our solution has the potential to contribute to one of the biggest challenges we need to solve; the human right "equal access to internet connection and knowledge".
our team has identified the problem that not everyone around the world has access to the internet and therefore are limited in their access to information and to participation which is their right. And we have come up with a sustainable solution, using solar panels to make both accessible.
The solution will contributes to solving an important problem in a sustainable way.
with
Social & Environmental Benefit
•Digital Divide Accomplishment
•Sustainable Energy, powered by the sun.
•Social Inclusion,
•Financial Empowerment (Economic Inclusion)
Social & Environmental Cost
•self sustaining though revenue generation
•Environmentally friendly
Key Activities
•Telemedicine Booth,
•Internet café,
•City Commuting, (transportation)
•Information centre/ Telephone booth
•“TeleAgriculture” Booth
•Charging booth.
•Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS) Renting out the unit for schools, teaching staffs SDGs
•Giving out computer systems to schools. And Students.
Value Propositions
We are improving Social inclusivity in cities and rural areas by bridging internet connectivity and digital divides, delivering on the promise of the United Nations Agenda 2030 to leave no one behind. Creating a healthy, inclusive and sustainable society, through a mobile internet, telemedicine, digital café/library and information center.
*First to engage in Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS)
*Solar power
*First Mobile Telemedicine Booth
*Ability to reach the most Remotest area in the world.
*latest technology, Virtual Reality VR for learning, 5G technology.
*Economic empowerment for the underserved.
our impact goals in the next year and five years
is to see that we can make the internet accessible to first the African continent starting from Nigeria. and moving to another part of the world.
we intend to create a strong partnership with government, organizations individuals that will support our cause.
in the next five years we intend to have not less than 10 of our bus units in different parts of Africa, making impact in the lives of thousands of people.
the measuring index is
1. Number of people having access to the internet
2. number of people having access to digital devices.
3. number of people able to be informed and less ignorance among the population.
What is the problem you are trying to solve?
Who is your key audience?
What is your entry point for reaching your key audience?
What steps are needed to bring about change?
What is the measurable effect of your work?
What are the wider benefits of your work?
What is the long-term change you see as your goal?
* Lack of access to internet connectivity.
* Lack of access to digital devices
*lack of access to digital information and literacy.
*Women and girls, *Children and youth, *Urban and rural poor,
* People with disabilities, *Marginalized communities, minorities and people on the move, *Indigenous communities.
Schools,
Community leaders,
Government at all levels, (Local, State and Federal)
* Provide access digital device.
* subsidize and provide access to the internet service.
*take the services to every place lacking internet and digital devices.
*distribute digital devices to schools and homes.
*People are exposed to digital information
*more people have access to the internet
*more people have access to digital devices.
More people are expose to relevant information and there is less ignorance.
Reduced ignorance,
Improved productivity
More innovation, inventions,
Informed communities.
Social inclusion.
Economic and financial inclusion
Healthy communities
Improved planetary relationship.
Measurable effect?
Wider benefits?
Exposure to digital devices,
People are more informed and no more ignorance.
Measurable effect?
Wider benefits?
Subsidised access to internet services
Sustainable lifestyle and Enhancement of planetary relationship.
Key assumptions
Key assumptions
Key assumptions
Key assumptions
Key assumptions
Key assumptions
Stakeholders
Only if people are interested in digital information.
Only if they can be able to afford and access internet enable devices and services.
Only if Leaders consider this as a crucial problem.
Only if people are willing to accept and use the service provided.
On
ly if there is available digital devices and affordable access to the internet.
Only if they find it effective in giving them information that enhances and improves their lifestyle.
*Students
*Women
*Healthcare *workers
*Government
*companies
*organizations
our core technology is those in the form of apps, virtual reality, websites, computer hardware systems.
- A new business model or process that relies on technology to be successful
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Audiovisual Media
- Crowd Sourced Service / Social Networks
- Internet of Things
- Software and Mobile Applications
- Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
- 1. No Poverty
- 3. Good Health and Well-being
- 4. Quality Education
- 5. Gender Equality
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 10. Reduced Inequalities
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
- Nigeria
- Egypt, Arab Rep.
- Lebanon
- Hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit
we are a team with diversity.
we have two females and three males in the team from different backgrounds and professions.
we have members from Egypt, Lebanon, and Nigeria.
Our team is a combination of professionals suited for the project in the field of Computer science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Architecture the Medical field etc.
Key Partners
•General public, Communities at all levels (rural, local, regional,) •Non Profit Organisations, •Big Cooperation's •Manufacturers, •Telecom giantsKey Activities
•Telemedicine Booth, •Internet café, •City Commuting, (transportation) •Information centre/ Telephone booth •“TeleAgriculture” Booth •Charging booth. •Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS) Renting out the unit for schools, teaching staffs SDGs •Giving out computer systems to schools. And Students.Value Propositions
We are improving Social inclusivity in cities and rural areas by bridging internet connectivity and digital divides, delivering on the promise of the United Nations Agenda 2030 to leave no one behind. Creating a healthy, inclusive and sustainable society, through a mobile internet, telemedicine, digital café/library and information center.
*First to engage in Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS)
*Solar power
*First Mobile Telemedicine Booth
*Ability to reach the most Remotest area in the world.
*latest technology, Virtual Reality VR for learning, 5G technology.
*Economic empowerment for the underserved.
Customer
Relationships
•Promote social inclusion •Trust from both sides. •Promote intercultural exchanges.Customer Segments
*Women and girls,
*Children and youth,
*Urban and rural poor, *People with disabilities, *Marginalized communities,
*minorities and people on the move.
Channels
•Physical contact in various communities. • in schools •In both private and government organisations offices. •Public spaces •Websites, Social media •Referrals • •Key Resources
•Repurposed Bus equipped with solar lighting system. •Virtual Reality set-up for teaching. Both online and offline using Artificial intelligence. •Wi-Fi hotspot. •Television set. •Computer systems. •portable digital SDGs toolkit. •Telemedicine unitCost Structure
•Acquiring Bus and telemedicine booth. •Acquiring gadget including Reuters, virtual reality gadget for persons, computers, • Repurposing Bus, to include; Telemedicine booth, internet café Wi-Fi enabled, information centre, gadget Charging facility.Revenue Streams/Sustaianability
Revenue through
•Telemedicine, City commuting, Charging booth. •Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS) Renting out the unit for schools, teaching staffs SDGs. •Community ownership •Grant, donations, crowd funding, CSR etc.Social & Environmental Cost
•self sustaining though revenue generation •Environmentally friendlySocial & Environmental Benefit
•Digital Divide Accomplishment •Sustainable Energy, powered by the sun. •Social Inclusion, •Financial Empowerment (Economic Inclusion)- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)
our sustainability strategy includes a combination of ;
1. sustained donations and grants
2. selling products and services
3. service contracts to governments
specificc examples includes;
•Telemedicine, City commuting, Charging booth.
•Digital Library as a Service (DLaaS) Renting out the unit for schools, teaching staffs SDGs.
•Community ownership
•Grant, donations, crowd funding, CSR etc.
at the moment our financial sustainability is friend and family, but we have applied for grants including the global youth mobilization, and are optimistic about receiving the funding.
Architect.