We had an amazing webinar this past Saturday, 4 July 2020. We have received an overwhelmingly positive response and thus our speakers from this past webinar, the third in the KA Innovate Series, have agreed to share their presentations with you, our members: Simi Olusola Aspilos Foundation LBMC - Simi Olusola (Click for the [...]
Our second event in the KA Innovate Series was an amazing success. Our speakers Dr. Aiman Omer and Mr Busalire Emeka, gave webinar attendees more insight into robotics and the opportunities that it presents. Click the link below to download the summary of the webinar: Webinar Report 20 June 2020 Summary - Technology Transfer from [...]
More than 90% of startups fail in the first year. Even the fail rate is high for startups incubated in Silicon Valley. The reason? Getting the mechanics of startups right from the first shot. This includes [1] coming up with a proper business problem, [2] understanding the market (the customers), [...]
As Kakehashi Africa builds a stronger relationship with the Ashinaga Foundation, they have afforded another job opportunity for members within our network. If you are interested and would like to work in Japan for an annual salary of ¥4m, please follow the link below: PND HQ Job Listing
Are we ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution? What part will robotics and automation play, especially in Africa? Who better to learn from than Dr. Aiman Omer. Dr Aiman is a Robotics scientist and entrepreneur in Tokyo, Japan. Originally from Sudan, Dr Aiman has been at Waseda University for the last 13 years and wants [...]
Jonpaul Opara, the current Japan Region Coordinator for Kakehashi Africa, sends a heartfelt thank you to Japan for their assistance and guidance through the recent restrictions in Japan, even though around the world the Corona-19 pandemic is still affecting the daily lives of many, especially in Africa. Japan has had success with the Corona virus [...]
Interested in working with Ashinaga's growing body of graduates and alumni? Ashinaga supports high achieving students from across the African continent with access to undergraduate education in Japan, the UK, the USA, France and Brazil. We also help all Ashinaga students with professional and leadership development opportunities so they can have the greatest #impact when they [...]
WEBINAR REPORT (Summary) – Fueling Innovation in Africa: Startup Opportunities and Challenges Beyond COVID-19 With the launch of the KA Innovate Series on the 6th June 2020. Kakehashi Africa members enjoyed an informative webinar. Gaining insight from experienced speakers who are willing to teach and assist Kakehashi Members. Follow the link to access the summarized [...]
With the launch of the KA Innovate Series on the 6th June 2020. Kakehashi Africa members enjoyed an informative webinar. Gaining insight from experienced speakers who are willing to teach and assist Kakehashi Members. Follow the link to access the summarized report on this event. Webinar Report
About the E-vent To fuel an already flourishing culture of innovation and startups in Africa, Kakehashi Africa has recently introduced a new department, KA Innovate. The mandate of KA Innovate includes providing mentorship or business advice to KA members going to establish a startup company and supporting African startups in getting investments from Japan. Therefore, [...]
