afriQA

Team Leader

Paul Ngum

Solution Overview & Team Lead Details

Our Organization

afriQA

What is the name of your solution?

afriQA

Provide a one-line summary of your solution.

afriQA connects African University students with funded remote QA internships to bridge the university-industry gap & tackle the digital skills crisis

In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?

London, UK

In what country is your solution team headquartered?

United Kingdom

What type of organization is your solution team?

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

What specific problem are you solving?

The problem that we are trying to solve is the long-term, systemic university-industry gap in Africa leading to brain drain, looting, insurgencies and even terrorist activity on the continent

Africa’s graduate unemployment problem is a global problem requiring novel solutions to offset the mismatch between knowledge and skills acquired by graduates from universities and those required by industry

What is your solution?

afriQA strategically bridges the university-industry gap by offering African university students fully-funded remote QA internships .

This initiative provides essential training and mentoring in Quality Engineering, presenting a realistic view of a career in tech for those that are trying to meet the realities of the fourth industrial revolution.

Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?

Our solution serves students from Universities in Africa with focus on girls in order to help them kick-start and launch a career in Tech

How are you and your team well-positioned to deliver this solution?

Our team's unique strength lies in our deep ties to the community we are serving. As the Team Lead, I grew up in Africa and have firsthand experience with the challenges our target population faces.

Additionally, our team members have diverse backgrounds and experiences, with over 50 years combined experience in Quality Engineering

Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?

Provide the skills that people need to thrive in both their community and a complex world, including social-emotional competencies, problem-solving, and literacy around new technologies such as AI.

Which of the UN Sustainable Development Goals does your solution address?

1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

What is your solution’s stage of development?

Pilot

Please share details about why you selected the stage above.

We have partnered with 10 universities so far and currently running a proof of concept with 2 universities

Why are you applying to Solve?

We are applying to Solve because we believe in the power of collective action and collaboration to address complex challenges. Solve's platform offers a unique opportunity to connect with partners who can provide both financial and non-monetary support to advance our solution.

In which of the following areas do you most need partners or support?

Financial (e.g. accounting practices, pitching to investors)
Public Relations (e.g. branding/marketing strategy, social and global media)

Who is the Team Lead for your solution?

Paul Ngum

Solution Team:

Paul Ngum