pocketlabs

Cross platform virtual laboratory platform for Zimbabwean STEM learners .Its a lab in pocket; learners are able to conduct science practicals through the virtual reality 3D platform remotely

not enough physical science labs (4/10 schools do not have science labs)

sharing of apparatus (learners fail to comprehend inclass tutorials due to few apparatus resulting in group work sharing)

learners walk long distances to access laboratory equipment

one time use of lab (learners are not able to repeat experiments)

learners can conduct science practical remotely and at any time through the use of pocketlabs platform.Through the virtual reality and 3D interactions learners can conduct syllabi structured exam experiments .eg mix sodium a very dangerous and highly reactive element (Na+Cl) chlorine to get salt (sodium chloride) and have a visual interaction in real time .

Zimbabwean STEM learners in primary, secondary schools:

the solution makes learning fun.

breaks stereotype of sciences being hard

solves physical problem of constructing classrooms.

provides 24/7 access to virtual lab.

learners have improved comprehension skills.

cost efficient.

learners do not walk long distances to access quality education.

computer scientist: 3 (years of experience combined 8)

business analyst :2 (years of experience 4)

hours of work per week 14hrs

growing up we under went the struggles of having to access state of the art lab resources and had to travel long disctances to access a proper lab lab facility to conduct science experiments during class time,breaking apparatus etc. now we understand technology and have come up with a platform to alleviate this porblem to future learners 

research: Zimbabwean stem learners

collaboration : Unicef

engaement: Zimbabwean stem learners

first of its kind in Zimbabwe ,helps learners access quality education and resources in their studies without having to buy data. we use zero rating for users to access site and it does not cost them .

engage with more learners

marketing and offering a freemium model for business

encourage more ladies to take up stem subjects

Virtual reality

in this year we plan to serve over 1000 learners

funding 

economic backlash

unicef:mentorship

key customers : institutions and learners

go to market strategy : online marketing and physical 1v1 demos

Channels

• Search engines
• Advertising in school supply shops
• Visiting schools to get customers.

Revenue streams

• Adds-on
• Subscriptions
• Dividends
• Grants

Key Partners

• 1.Ministry of Education Zimbabwe
• 2.Unicef

Key resources

• Office space
• Internet access
• Vr goggles
• Computers
• Staff

Value proposition

• Learning environment integrated with virtual reality to give learners a real classroom experience.

Customer segment Learners especially in primary & secondary school 

the platform has a paid registration service which allows fully paid learners to access all content and resources 

licensing of software to schools will help generate revenue ( installation charge per device)