Transforming TVET Education Through Technology Creation
Partner with UpskillsAfrica Foundation to empower students as technology creators while generating sustainable revenue for schools across Africa.
Our Mission & Vision
Creating a skilled, innovative generation of African technologists through practical education transformation.
Vision
To create a skilled, innovative and self-sustaining generation of African technologists by transforming TVET schools into technology production hubs.
Mission
To empower students with hands-on, real-world technology skills while enabling schools to generate revenue through the commercialization of student-developed products.
Strategic Seed Funding Target
Essential investment to launch our pilot program and establish sustainable school revenue generation.
4,500,000 RWF
This strategic investment will enable us to launch our pilot program with 3 partner schools:
- Establish 3 pilot TVET partner schools in Rwanda
- Procure hardware for 150 Attendance Gear devices
- Train 45 students and 9 technical teachers in IoT assembly and testing
- Develop web-based attendance management platform
- Create quality control and revenue distribution systems
Our Flagship Product: Attendance Gear
Product Overview
A robust hardware attendance device designed specifically for boarding schools and institutions requiring secure, trackable attendance management.
Key Features
- Device with replaceable pins for durability
- Charging base plate with stable stand
- Web-based attendance management dashboard
- Real-time syncing with school database
- Offline-first capability for reliable operation
Value Proposition
- Eliminates manual attendance errors
- Reduces staff workload by 40%
- Provides reliable reporting for dormitories and classes
- Affordable, locally made technology for African schools
Student Impact
- Hands-on IoT and hardware assembly experience
- Software integration and troubleshooting skills
- Portfolio-ready projects for employment
- Certification from UpskillsAfrica Foundation
Partnership Framework
UpskillsAfrica Foundation
Responsible for:
- Product commercialization and sales
- Marketing and branding strategy
- Revenue management and distribution
Rask-D Technology Ltd
Responsible for:
- Software development and API integrations
- Cloud architecture and system security
- Technical documentation and support
TVET Partner Schools
Responsible for:
- Hardware assembly and product setup
- Testing and quality verification
- Student training participation
Revenue Sharing Model
TVET Schools
30-40%Hardware assembly + testing
UpskillsAfrica Foundation
40-50%Logistics + sales + licensing
Rask-D Technology Ltd
10-20%Software platform
*Revenue shares can be adjusted based on product costs, sponsorships, and scale
How to Partner
Initial Contact
Reach out with your institution details and interest in becoming a partner school.
Capacity Assessment
Submit technical capacity details including available IoT/NIT labs, tools, and staff expertise.
Agreement & Setup
Sign partnership agreement and prepare school infrastructure for Attendance Gear assembly program.
Launch & Training
Begin operations with student training, assembly setup, and first production batch deployment.
Our Impact Framework
Creating sustainable change through technology education, revenue generation, and community development
Student Impact
- Hands-on IoT, hardware assembly, and software integration experience
- Entrepreneurship and product development skills
- Portfolio-ready projects for employment opportunities
- Industry-recognized certification from foundation
School Impact
- Sustainable revenue streams from product sales
- Modern technology infrastructure for operations
- Enhanced reputation as innovation leaders
- Improved student retention through practical learning
Community Impact
- Promotes local technology manufacturing ecosystem
- Reduces dependence on imported technologies
- Strengthens Rwanda's digital transformation goals
- Positions Africa as technology creator, not just consumer
Join Our Foundation Movement
Become a strategic partner in transforming African TVET education. Together, we can build sustainable revenue streams for schools while equipping students with the skills to lead Africa's technological future.
Every investment supports our mission to create 1,000+ skilled technologists and generate 50M+ RWF in sustainable school revenue by 2026