5F Daiichi Kangyo Shinyo Kumiai Akihabara Building,3-6-4 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo , Japan 101-0021

We are available year-round to respond to inquiries regarding partnerships, market research, and investment opportunities in Africa.

If Dots for sounds like the kind of impact you or your company are ready to drive, we invite you to join us. We are seeking to partner with impact investors looking for measurable social and economic returns, companies & innovators with ready-to-deploy digital services that can plug into our ecosystem, and partners committed to improving rural livelihoods and unlocking new markets. Together, we can accelerate the transformation of rural Africa, from disconnected villages to thriving,sustainable economies.

For decades, rural villages in Africa have remained disconnected from the rest of the world, with information shared only within the community and opportunities confined by geography. This isolation has limited access to education, jobs,financial tools, and even basic communication with the outside world. Dots for is breaking this cycle by building affordable local communication networks that extend digital access to underserved villages. Through our services, community members can buy smartphones and connect to Wi-Fi, access financial services, receive training and education content and tap into digital jobs such as AI annotation and remote work opportunities. Our marketplace empowers villagers to purchase essential equipment through flexible installments, while our credit scoring system opens the door to financial inclusion for those who have never before had a chance to build credit. Our work results in isolated communities becoming digitally empowered hubs where people can learn new skills, start businesses, increase their income, and improve their quality of life. By bridging the information and opportunity gap, we are not only connecting villages to the global economy but also ensuring that millions of people previously excluded from the digital age are given the tools to participate, grow, and thrive.

From Isolation to Connection

Our Approach

Through collaboration and innovation, our mission is to contribute to a world where development is not just a goal but a continuous journey towards a harmonious and more equitable society.

Development

It is a powerful force that promotes understanding, tolerance, and the creation of a supportive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to the achievement of shared objectives.

Cooperation

Whether it's financial aid or community projects, this simple phrase sums up the idea of supporting others to help them overcome difficulties and achieve their goals.

Support them

Everything we do is done to maximize the value delivered to our customers.

Everything for customers

Our Core Value

We treat everyone with respect and believe that each of them is a "Dot" with the potential to change the world.

Trust all "dots"

We create moments that make our hearts tremble as we pursue our beliefs.

Shake your heart

We must have a mission to prove the meaning of our existence through our own actions.

Prove your value to the world

We are not afraid to fall down. Failure is not failure if we have the opportunity to get up and learn.

Tumble first

We recognize that we don’t know what we don’t know, and we keep searching for a better world, continuing our adventure to expand it.

Be modest explorers

We question “well-known” problems and taken-for-granted assumptions, and act based on our own experiences and perspectives as those directly affected.

Stand on your feet

Dots for Inc. will change the lives in African rural areas through the power of technologies.

Dots for .

We live in a world full of possibilities, yet one vast region stands on the verge of significant transformation - rural Africa, holding immense potential

Empowering Rural Africa with digital innovation

In the villages of Benin and Senegal, and soon across many African countries with limited network infrastructure, children can now dream big

Unleashing the Potential of Rural Children

Our digital services empower all rural residents, including women, enabling them to build new products and embark on a journey of economic empowerment.

Transforming Communities

At Dots for, we believe that success is measured not just by our scale of business, but by our contribution to unleashing the constraints of rural Africa. This impact is our very reason for being. To share our progress, we have compiled our challenges and our sincere commitment to the community and environment into the Impact Report.

Impact Report 2025 (in brief)

Full Impact Report 2025

Our Impact

Dots for was founded in 2021 by Carlos Oba with a clear mission: to break the digital isolation of rural Africa by building the infrastructure and services that enable equal participation in the digital economy. What began as a bold idea has, in just five years, grown into a thriving network of 300 connected villages. By 2025, our work has expanded across Benin and Senegal, and into Zambia through a franchising system, proving both the scalability and adaptability of our model across diverse African markets. Alongside expansion, we have continuously strengthened our technology: from launching the first version of our d.CONNECT device, DC Box Origin, to developing the DC Box 2.0, expanding our marketplace, and enabling AI-based digital jobs that provide direct income to rural communities. Our growth has been fueled by the creation of a global partner ecosystem, bringing together leaders in digital services, financial inclusion, and employment opportunities such as Honda, Brother Industry, SoftBank, and Transsion Holdings, among others. These partnerships not only validate our model but also ensure that the solutions we bring to rural Africa are reliable, sustainable, and impactful. Today, Dots for stands as a trusted bridge between digitally invisible rural communities and the global digital economy. With connectivity, access to finance, work opportunities, and essential digital services, we are helping families and entrepreneurs in rural Africa unlock their potential and improve their quality of life.

Our Journey

Dots for uses a local communication network to build digital platforms for rural users who cannot access the internet. Through these platforms, we provide a variety of useful smartphone-based services, helping to close the digital divide and solve the challenges that rural communities face through the power of communication and technology.

Today, around 3.5 billion people around the world live in what is known as the digital divide — a state where individuals are unable to access or benefit from digital technologies and internet connectivity. Due to both economic and geographic barriers, they have been left behind by the wave of digitalization and access to communication networks. This situation has created a huge information and opportunity gap between rural residents and the rest of the population, which in turn has created a serious income disparity. In Africa, internet penetration remains below 30%. However, traditional telecom operators have little incentive to make large investments in infrastructure for these regions, where populations are widely dispersed and income levels are low. As a result, the digital divide continues to persist with no clear sign of improvement.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Closing the Information and Opportunity Gap for 3.5 Billion People Through the Power of Connectivity and Technology

Our Mission

Our News

Our Purpose

There are disadvantages that people have to tolerate by living in a rural area. Even if they choose to go to cities for job opportunities, they have to pay a high cost of living and live away from their family. Dots for Inc. exists to eliminate such disadvantages and build a world for everyone to choose where to live without feeling inconvenience.

Our ecosystem is designed around a simple theory of change: connect, empower, sustain. Each product builds on the last to unlock new opportunities.

Customers can purchase essential items, such as a motorcycle or sewing machine, through installments, making it easier to start new businesses with less financial burden.

Marketplace

Customers can access digital jobs, including AI data annotation projects, creating income without leaving their community.

Job opportunities

Users can gain new skills through training videos that help them start work, while also enjoying a variety of entertainment content.

Learning contents

Our printing services, including printing, scanning, and copying, are available directly in the community, so customers no longer need to travel far to access a printer.

Printing services

Community charging service providing reliable power for smartphones and other devices through our solar panel system. In addition to standard charging stations, a mobile power bank rental service is also available.

Charging service

Affordable smartphone access through flexible weekly payment plans, making digital tools accessible to rural communities. This removes the upfront cost barrier and ensures every user can participate in the digital economy.

Smartphone Installment Sales

Each of our services is more than a standalone product; together, they form a pathway out of the poverty trap. By installing DC Box and providing smartphones on affordable installment plans, customers can access tools through d.CONNECT. Our customers gain access to learning content, our marketplace, remote job opportunities, printing services, and charging services, ensuring that digital services remain consistently accessible. 
 
The result is a self-reinforcing cycle: customers gain skills and income, local businesses grow, spending power increases, and communities become more resilient and attractive for further investment. This is how our ecosystem translates technology into tangible improvements in livelihoods, local economies, and long-term prosperity.

Join the thousands of customers who have already transformed their lives through our integrated     digital ecosystem — increasing their income by up to 110x. With access to affordable connectivity, digital tools, and new income opportunities, you too can unlock skills, grow your business, and secure a better future for your family and community.

Revolutionary distributed wireless network technology that provides constant local connectivity in rural villages across Africa. Unlike conventional telecom networks, DC Box operates without reliance on large-scale base stations, enabling fast, reliable, and low-cost access to digital content and services in remote areas. Together with our web application d.CONNECT, it provides access to learning, commerce, and work opportunities that directly improve everyday life.

DC Box (Dots for Digital Hub)

Our web application provides access to vocational and entertainment content, a marketplace, and job opportunities. The app helps improve daily life in the community by making digital access practical, supporting everyday convenience and creating new sources of income. Designed to work seamlessly with the DC Box Wi-Fi network, d.CONNECT ensures that these services remain accessible even in remote areas.

d.CONNECT

d.Connect is a distributed wireless network technology that selectively transmits through multiple wireless routers in a distributed manner, unlike the conventional star network centered on a base station.
d.Connect will be installed in each rural village scattered across Africa, where the Internet communication network is still underdeveloped, using this technology, which is now in widespread use, to provide constant Internet access and various online services running on it.

The distributed wireless network technology "d.CONNECT"

To facilitate access to our d.Connect and better navigation for villagers, we sell them smartphone for which they are required to pay per week.

Digitalization of Rural Areas realized by "Smartphone Installment Sales”

Achieving digitization in rural areas hinges on the widespread availability of extremely affordable internet connections. By making these connections accessible at minimal cost, rural communities can harness the transformative power of digital technology to bridge socioeconomic gaps and drive inclusive development.

Digitization of rural areas achieved through the sale of the very low-cost internet connection

Our Solutions – How We Create Change

Updates

Carlos Oba

Rie Tonomura

Takuma Mikami

Moussa Sene

Constant Houndjo

Germaine Kagbotemi

Mariko Kosaka

Naoko Awa Yamasaki

Armando Daves

Edouard Adjou

Rockiath Adjoke Djibril

Romain S. Adjovi

Expédit Zinha

Jean De Dieu Houncanrin

Moufid Daouda

Merscial Raymond

Parfait Agossou

Nicresse Akowanou

Dots For Bénin would like to recruit three new members for the team on the ground in Dassa. We want at least two members to be resident in Dassa, and the third can come from elsewhere as long as he's prepared to go to Dassa to work.

Have a question? Chat online with an expert.

Originally, we had chosen green as our company color, but after entering the field, we noticed a pattern in the color of the walls and roofs of our customers’ houses, who live in rural villages.

We channel our innovative spirit to craft solutions that transcend boundaries and uplift lives in African rural areas. Our commitment to creativity fuels our endeavors to harness technology in unique and imaginative ways, fostering positive change and empowerment.

We measure change not just by connection but by improved lives.

Cash or cashless payment (refer-a-friend and family discounts available)

We are driven by a mission to utilize cutting-edge technologies to positively transform lives in African rural areas. With unwavering commitment and expertise, we strive to bring sustainable and impactful change through the innovative application of technology..

Our 24/7 support team is ready for you at +229-9622-3423

Each figure represents a step toward resilient, self-sustaining rural economies.


Dots for will exhibit together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and three other startups at the "AI for Good Global Summit 2026," one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions on AI, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to July 10.
The "AI for Good Global Summit 2026" is one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aiming to achieve a sustainable society utilizing AI. It is held in partnership with over 50 United Nations agencies and the Swiss government.

Related Information⬇
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000146466.html

Dots for will exhibit together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and three other startups at the "AI for Good Global Summit 2026," one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions on AI, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to July 10.The "AI for Good Global Summit 2026" is one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aiming to achieve a sustainable society utilizing AI. It is held in partnership with over 50 United Nations agencies and the Swiss government.Related Information⬇<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000146466.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000146466.html</a>

Exhibiting at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 Together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications


Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026," which will be held in Shibuya on July 8.
The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026 is the Japanese regional round of the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition. One company will be selected from among the 36 finalists to advance to the global competition scheduled to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, in November.

Related information⬇
https://kpmg.com/jp/ja/insights/2026/02/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-in-japan-2026.html

Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026," which will be held in Shibuya on July 8.The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026 is the Japanese regional round of the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition. One company will be selected from among the 36 finalists to advance to the global competition scheduled to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, in November.Related information⬇<a href=https://kpmg.com/jp/ja/insights/2026/02/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-in-japan-2026.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kpmg.com/jp/ja/insights/2026/02/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-in-japan-2026.html</a>

Selected as a Finalist for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026


Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference 9th cohort (TAAC9)," a network of angel investors from Europe and the Americas.

Related information⬇
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7465340558731931648/

Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference 9th cohort (TAAC9)," a network of angel investors from Europe and the Americas.Related information⬇<a href=https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7465340558731931648/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7465340558731931648/</a>

Selected as a Finalist for TAAC9


Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the Tech for Change Award to be held at Viva Tech 2026.
Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "Tech for Change Award," which is given to innovative companies that change society, at "Viva Tech 2026," one of the world's largest tech festivals to be held in France next month. The Tech for Change Award is an award aimed at shining a spotlight on startups that place realistic changes in the fields of environment, society, and health at the core of their business models, and the ceremony will be held on June 17.

Related information⬇
https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/798
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vivatechparis_tech-for-change-finalists-activity-7465779039857758209-Qbxz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAGXIgZMBsoSwSN-5f2HFrUXFhTSEpxhk4oM

Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the Tech for Change Award to be held at Viva Tech 2026.Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "Tech for Change Award," which is given to innovative companies that change society, at "Viva Tech 2026," one of the world's largest tech festivals to be held in France next month. The Tech for Change Award is an award aimed at shining a spotlight on startups that place realistic changes in the fields of environment, society, and health at the core of their business models, and the ceremony will be held on June 17.Related information⬇<a href=https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/798 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/798</a><a href=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vivatechparis_tech-for-change-finalists-activity-7465779039857758209-Qbxz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAGXIgZMBsoSwSN-5f2HFrUXFhTSEpxhk4oM target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vivatechparis_tech-for-change-finalists-activity-7465779039857758209-Qbxz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAGXIgZMBsoSwSN-5f2HFrUXFhTSEpxhk4oM</a>

Selected as a Finalist for the Tech For Change Awards at Viva Tech 2026


Dots for has won the Grand Prix at TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT is a project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in May 2024 to promote the growth of companies aiming to solve social issues and co-creation with diverse players. The purpose of this project is to support companies that aim to achieve both "sustainability (social impact)" and "growth (economic return)," and to solve social issues through open innovation.

Related information⬇
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/96185
https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61

Dots for has won the Grand Prix at TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT is a project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in May 2024 to promote the growth of companies aiming to solve social issues and co-creation with diverse players. The purpose of this project is to support companies that aim to achieve both "sustainability (social impact)" and "growth (economic return)," and to solve social issues through open innovation.Related information⬇<a href=https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/96185 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/96185</a><a href=https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/</a><a href=https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61</a>

Won the Grand Prix at TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT


Dots for gave a commemorative award lecture at the Japan ITU Association Special Award Ceremony.
The Japan ITU Association is an organization that supports the activities of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, from a practical perspective, and plays a role in connecting Japan with the world. Dots for received the Special Award at the 2026 (Reiwa 8) "World Information Society and Telecommunications Day Ceremony" hosted by the Japan ITU Association. Upon receiving the award, we gave a 30-minute lecture in front of key figures in Japan's telecommunications standardization policy in the world, including State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Horiuchi, about our initiatives to solve challenges in rural Africa using telecommunications technology.

Related information⬇
https://ituaj.jp/?p=43552

Dots for gave a commemorative award lecture at the Japan ITU Association Special Award Ceremony.The Japan ITU Association is an organization that supports the activities of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, from a practical perspective, and plays a role in connecting Japan with the world. Dots for received the Special Award at the 2026 (Reiwa 8) "World Information Society and Telecommunications Day Ceremony" hosted by the Japan ITU Association. Upon receiving the award, we gave a 30-minute lecture in front of key figures in Japan's telecommunications standardization policy in the world, including State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Horiuchi, about our initiatives to solve challenges in rural Africa using telecommunications technology.Related information⬇<a href=https://ituaj.jp/?p=43552 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ituaj.jp/?p=43552</a>

Commemorative Lecture at the Japan ITU Association Special Award Ceremony


Dots for was interviewed on "Digital Talk," a European podcast that features startups making an impact through technology.
In the podcast, we discussed the challenges in rural Africa and Dots for's solutions, as well as the background behind winning the GLOMO Award at MWC.

Related information⬇
YouTube　https://www.youtube.com/@DigitelTalk/videos
Spotify　https://open.spotify.com/show/6rOVWN98mSAVeKuDjoFUdK?si=o_w8RlqKTxKXG9UCz_JPEw&nd=1&dlsi=b895c74538d449ef
Apple Podcasts　https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m-well-gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare/id1732428786?i=1000727043101
Amazon music　https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3b339813-da68-4e6f-9e4b-039038fb8d07/episodes/6089b448-d218-4b14-998f-efb4f4bf7f3e/digitel-talk-m-well---gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare-and-wellness-across-the-philippines

Dots for was interviewed on "Digital Talk," a European podcast that features startups making an impact through technology.In the podcast, we discussed the challenges in rural Africa and Dots for's solutions, as well as the background behind winning the GLOMO Award at MWC.Related information⬇YouTube　<a href=https://www.youtube.com/@DigitelTalk/videos target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@DigitelTalk/videos</a>Spotify　<a href=https://open.spotify.com/show/6rOVWN98mSAVeKuDjoFUdK?si=o_w8RlqKTxKXG9UCz_JPEw&nd=1&dlsi=b895c74538d449ef target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/6rOVWN98mSAVeKuDjoFUdK?si=o_w8RlqKTxKXG9UCz_JPEw&nd=1&dlsi=b895c74538d449ef</a>Apple Podcasts　<a href=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m-well-gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare/id1732428786?i=1000727043101 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m-well-gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare/id1732428786?i=1000727043101</a>Amazon music　<a href=https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3b339813-da68-4e6f-9e4b-039038fb8d07/episodes/6089b448-d218-4b14-998f-efb4f4bf7f3e/digitel-talk-m-well---gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare-and-wellness-across-the-philippines target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3b339813-da68-4e6f-9e4b-039038fb8d07/episodes/6089b448-d218-4b14-998f-efb4f4bf7f3e/digitel-talk-m-well---gsma-glomo-winners-revolutionising-digital-healthcare-and-wellness-across-the-philippines</a>

Featured on the Podcast "Digital Talk”


This report is the full version of our Impact Report. In the simplified version published in December last year, we presented the impact of Dots for's business and social contributions in an easy-to-understand format using charts and diagrams. In addition to the content of the simplified version, this report includes more detailed descriptions of our business activities as well as messages from multiple employees. We hope this report gives you a deeper understanding of Dots for as an organization.

Read our full Impact Report here ⬇
https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_comp_EN.pdf

This report is the full version of our Impact Report. In the simplified version published in December last year, we presented the impact of Dots for's business and social contributions in an easy-to-understand format using charts and diagrams. In addition to the content of the simplified version, this report includes more detailed descriptions of our business activities as well as messages from multiple employees. We hope this report gives you a deeper understanding of Dots for as an organization.Read our full Impact Report here ⬇<a href=https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_comp_EN.pdf target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_comp_EN.pdf</a>

Publication of the Full Impact Report 2025


We are pleased to announce that d.CONNECT, a product by Dots for, has been featured in the Digital X Solution Catalogue, a global network curated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within UNDP’s DigitalX3.0 project.

About Digital X Solution Catalogue
This platform showcases highly reusable and adaptable digital solutions that can be deployed across various development sectors to support Human Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Digital X 3.0 initiative, made possible through the support of the Government of Japan, aims to make digital solutions that enhance human security accessible and scalable worldwide.
UNDP does not endorse any entity, brand, product or service.

Related Information: 🔽
https://digitalx.undp.org/dConnect_dx3.html
https://digitalx.undp.org/catalog_1.html#Catalog-Section
https://www.undp.org/digital/blog/human-security-digital-context

We are pleased to announce that d.CONNECT, a product by Dots for, has been featured in the Digital X Solution Catalogue, a global network curated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within UNDP’s DigitalX3.0 project.About Digital X Solution Catalogue
This platform showcases highly reusable and adaptable digital solutions that can be deployed across various development sectors to support Human Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Digital X 3.0 initiative, made possible through the support of the Government of Japan, aims to make digital solutions that enhance human security accessible and scalable worldwide.UNDP does not endorse any entity, brand, product or service.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://digitalx.undp.org/dConnect_dx3.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://digitalx.undp.org/dConnect_dx3.html</a><a href=https://digitalx.undp.org/catalog_1.html#Catalog-Section target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://digitalx.undp.org/catalog_1.html#Catalog-Section</a><a href=https://www.undp.org/digital/blog/human-security-digital-context target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.undp.org/digital/blog/human-security-digital-context</a>

d.CONNECT Recognized in UNDP’s "Digital X Solution Catalogue”


Dots for is honored to announce that we have won the GLOMO Award (Global Mobile Award) in the "Digital Inclusion & Usage-Gap Impact" category at MWC Barcelona 2026.

About MWC & GLOMO Awards:
MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition, attracting approximately 110,000 visitors in 2025. The GLOMO Awards recognize innovations that contribute to the world, ranging from startups to leading companies with significant social impact.

Our Achievement:
Dots for is the second Japanese company to receive this award, following Rakuten, and the first-ever Japanese startup to achieve this honor. This award recognizes our efforts in bridging the digital divide and creating impact in emerging markets.

Related Information: 🔽
https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/articles/2026-glomo-awards-winners-crowned-at-mwc26-barcelona

Dots for is honored to announce that we have won the GLOMO Award (Global Mobile Award) in the "Digital Inclusion & Usage-Gap Impact" category at MWC Barcelona 2026.About MWC & GLOMO Awards:
MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition, attracting approximately 110,000 visitors in 2025. The GLOMO Awards recognize innovations that contribute to the world, ranging from startups to leading companies with significant social impact.Our Achievement:
Dots for is the second Japanese company to receive this award, following Rakuten, and the first-ever Japanese startup to achieve this honor. This award recognizes our efforts in bridging the digital divide and creating impact in emerging markets.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/articles/2026-glomo-awards-winners-crowned-at-mwc26-barcelona target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/articles/2026-glomo-awards-winners-crowned-at-mwc26-barcelona</a>

Won GLOMO Award at MWC 2026 in Barcelona



Dots for was awarded Second Place at the XTC (EXTREME TECH CHALLENGE) JAPAN COMPETITION 2026.

About XTC JAPAN 2026:
XTC is a global startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges with technology, featuring over 5,000 companies from 100 countries. XTC JAPAN 2026 is the Japanese regional round of this competition. Dots for was recognized for significantly growing its business in the African market, which is considered a highly difficult environment.

Related Information: 🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000788.000003955.html
https://xtc-japan.org/blog/3138

Dots for was awarded Second Place at the XTC (EXTREME TECH CHALLENGE) JAPAN COMPETITION 2026.About XTC JAPAN 2026:
XTC is a global startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges with technology, featuring over 5,000 companies from 100 countries. XTC JAPAN 2026 is the Japanese regional round of this competition. Dots for was recognized for significantly growing its business in the African market, which is considered a highly difficult environment.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000788.000003955.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000788.000003955.html</a><a href=https://xtc-japan.org/blog/3138 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://xtc-japan.org/blog/3138</a>

Won Second Place at XTC JAPAN COMPETITION 2026


Dots for is honored to announce that we have been awarded DENTSU SOKEN Award and JAPAN GRAND PRIZE at FINOPITCH 2026, Japan’s premier pitch contest for FinTech startups.

About FINOPITCH:
Since its inception in 2012, FINOPITCH has been a cornerstone of the Japanese FinTech ecosystem, showcasing breakthrough technological innovations and business models. As Japan's oldest specialized FinTech pitch competition, it serves as a prestigious "gateway to global expansion," fostering international collaboration and innovation. Winning the Grand Prix at this historic event marks a significant milestone in our journey toward global impact.

Related Information: 🔽
https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/


Dots for is honored to announce that we have been awarded DENTSU SOKEN Award and JAPAN GRAND PRIZE at FINOPITCH 2026, Japan’s premier pitch contest for FinTech startups.About FINOPITCH:
Since its inception in 2012, FINOPITCH has been a cornerstone of the Japanese FinTech ecosystem, showcasing breakthrough technological innovations and business models. As Japan's oldest specialized FinTech pitch competition, it serves as a prestigious "gateway to global expansion," fostering international collaboration and innovation. Winning the Grand Prix at this historic event marks a significant milestone in our journey toward global impact.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/</a>

Won DENTSU SOKEN Award and JAPAN GRAND PRIZE at FINOPITCH 2026


Dots for is proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for FINOPITCH 2026, a premier pitch contest for FinTech startups.

About FINOPITCH:
Launched in 2012, FINOPITCH is Japan's oldest and most prestigious FinTech-focused pitch contest. It serves as a platform to showcase technological innovations and business models from leading startups, fostering international collaboration. The event is widely recognized as a "gateway to global expansion" for startups aiming to scale beyond the Japanese market.

Related Information: 🔽
https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/
(English follows Japanese.)
https://peatix.com/event/4592936


Dots for is proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for FINOPITCH 2026, a premier pitch contest for FinTech startups.About FINOPITCH:
Launched in 2012, FINOPITCH is Japan's oldest and most prestigious FinTech-focused pitch contest. It serves as a platform to showcase technological innovations and business models from leading startups, fostering international collaboration. The event is widely recognized as a "gateway to global expansion" for startups aiming to scale beyond the Japanese market.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://4f-otmcbldg.tokyo/finopitch2026-award-winner/</a>(English follows Japanese.)<a href=https://peatix.com/event/4592936 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://peatix.com/event/4592936</a>

Dots for Selected as a Finalist for "FINOPITCH 2026”



Dots for is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the GLOMO Awards (Global Mobile Awards) at MWC Barcelona 2026 in the "Digital Inclusion & Usage-Gap Impact" category.

About MWC & GLOMO Awards:
MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, attracting approximately 109,000 visitors in 2025. The GLOMO Awards are the industry's most prestigious accolade, recognizing breakthrough innovations that connect the world—from cutting-edge technology to initiatives with profound social impact. Being selected for this award highlights our commitment to bridging the digital divide through innovation.

Related Information: 🔽
https://www.mobileworldlive.com/hub/mwc26-barcelona-preview/videos/glomo-shortlist/tech4good-category/

Dots for is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the GLOMO Awards (Global Mobile Awards) at MWC Barcelona 2026 in the "Digital Inclusion & Usage-Gap Impact" category.About MWC & GLOMO Awards:
MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, attracting approximately 109,000 visitors in 2025. The GLOMO Awards are the industry's most prestigious accolade, recognizing breakthrough innovations that connect the world—from cutting-edge technology to initiatives with profound social impact. Being selected for this award highlights our commitment to bridging the digital divide through innovation.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://www.mobileworldlive.com/hub/mwc26-barcelona-preview/videos/glomo-shortlist/tech4good-category/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mobileworldlive.com/hub/mwc26-barcelona-preview/videos/glomo-shortlist/tech4good-category/</a>

Dots for Shortlisted for the GLOMO Awards at MWC 2026 in the Digital Inclusion Category



Our pitch video is now featured on Venture TV, one of Japan's largest startup media platforms.

About Venture TV:
Venture TV is a video-based startup media outlet that features a carefully selected group of promising startups. The platform is supported by over 50 VCs and CVCs. It is operated by Vector Inc., Japan’s leading PR firm (known for services such as PR TIMES). Venture TV aims to foster new innovations by facilitating strategic matchmaking between startups and investors.

Related Information: 🔽
https://venturetv.jp/venture/743

Our pitch video is now featured on Venture TV, one of Japan's largest startup media platforms.About Venture TV:
Venture TV is a video-based startup media outlet that features a carefully selected group of promising startups. The platform is supported by over 50 VCs and CVCs. It is operated by Vector Inc., Japan’s leading PR firm (known for services such as PR TIMES). Venture TV aims to foster new innovations by facilitating strategic matchmaking between startups and investors.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://venturetv.jp/venture/743 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://venturetv.jp/venture/743</a>

Pitch Video Now Featured on Venture TV


This report is the "full version" of the Impact Report 2025 (simplified version) published in December last year, with comprehensive information about Dots for's activities added. In addition to the content of the simplified version, this report includes further case studies of changes brought to customers' lives, the significance of our partnerships, employee voices, and detailed descriptions of Dots for's business. We hope this report gives you a deeper understanding of Dots for as an organization.

Read our Impact Report here ⬇
https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_EN.pdf

This report is the "full version" of the Impact Report 2025 (simplified version) published in December last year, with comprehensive information about Dots for's activities added. In addition to the content of the simplified version, this report includes further case studies of changes brought to customers' lives, the significance of our partnerships, employee voices, and detailed descriptions of Dots for's business. We hope this report gives you a deeper understanding of Dots for as an organization.Read our Impact Report here ⬇<a href=https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_EN.pdf target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_EN.pdf</a>

Release of Impact Report | Unleashing the constraints of rural Africa: A record of our journey


Dots for participated in the Social Well-being category of WE AT CHALLENGE 2025 and received the WE AT BEST AWARD
Reference Information:
This event was a pitch competition hosted by WE AT, a general incorporated association dedicated to developing the global well-being industry through solving large-scale social issues. Out of nearly 600 applications from 40 countries, participants were selected based on criteria such as operating (or planning to operate) a well-being-oriented business that tackles global social challenges, their strong commitment to well-being, and the potential of their business.

Related Information: 🔽
https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/656
https://we-at.tokyo/en/challenge/

Dots for participated in the Social Well-being category of WE AT CHALLENGE 2025 and received the WE AT BEST AWARDReference Information:This event was a pitch competition hosted by WE AT, a general incorporated association dedicated to developing the global well-being industry through solving large-scale social issues. Out of nearly 600 applications from 40 countries, participants were selected based on criteria such as operating (or planning to operate) a well-being-oriented business that tackles global social challenges, their strong commitment to well-being, and the potential of their business.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/656 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/656</a><a href=https://we-at.tokyo/en/challenge/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://we-at.tokyo/en/challenge/</a>

Received the WE AT BEST AWARD in the Social Well-being category of WE AT CHALLENGE 2025


At the event “Current State and Future of Impact Investment Vol.2” held at Finolab, Sotomura, CPO of Dots for, participated as a panelist
Reference Information:
The theme of the panel discussion was “Impact Support That Doesn’t End as a Poem.” With insights from impact startups as well as investors and supporters, the session re-examined how to provide impactful support that goes beyond idealistic statements.

Related Information: 🔽
https://finolab.tokyo/jp/events/yachiyo-eng_20251125/

At the event “Current State and Future of Impact Investment Vol.2” held at Finolab, Sotomura, CPO of Dots for, participated as a panelistReference Information:The theme of the panel discussion was “Impact Support That Doesn’t End as a Poem.” With insights from impact startups as well as investors and supporters, the session re-examined how to provide impactful support that goes beyond idealistic statements.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://finolab.tokyo/jp/events/yachiyo-eng_20251125/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://finolab.tokyo/jp/events/yachiyo-eng_20251125/</a>

Sotomura, CPO of Dots for, participated as a panelist in “Current State and Future of Impact Investment Vol.2”


Dots for participated in the Grand Prix for Past Winners of the Social Innovation Challenge Japan 2025 and received both the UNHCR Award and the Yachiyo Future Impact Award
Reference Information:
Youth Co:Lab is a cross-regional program that supports youth-led social innovation and social entrepreneurship. In Japan, the “Social Innovation Challenge” has been held annually for young social entrepreneurs working toward the achievement of the SDGs. This Grand Prix was a special edition exclusively for past award winners.
Related Information: 🔽
https://www.undp.org/ja/japan/events/ycl2025-demoday

Dots for participated in the Grand Prix for Past Winners of the Social Innovation Challenge Japan 2025 and received both the UNHCR Award and the Yachiyo Future Impact AwardReference Information:Youth Co:Lab is a cross-regional program that supports youth-led social innovation and social entrepreneurship. In Japan, the “Social Innovation Challenge” has been held annually for young social entrepreneurs working toward the achievement of the SDGs. This Grand Prix was a special edition exclusively for past award winners.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://www.undp.org/ja/japan/events/ycl2025-demoday target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.undp.org/ja/japan/events/ycl2025-demoday</a>

Received both the UNHCR Award and the Yachiyo Future Impact Award


Dots for has been selected for the Impact Scale Course of “TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT,” an acceleration program for impact startups organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Reference Information:
This program, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, supports companies aiming to achieve both “social impact” and “economic return” by addressing their specific challenges. Through lectures, workshops, and regular mentoring, participants receive support in areas such as verifying social issues and solutions, impact evaluation and management, and exploring diverse financing options.
Related Information: 🔽
https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61

Dots for has been selected for the Impact Scale Course of “TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT,” an acceleration program for impact startups organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentReference Information:This program, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, supports companies aiming to achieve both “social impact” and “economic return” by addressing their specific challenges. Through lectures, workshops, and regular mentoring, participants receive support in areas such as verifying social issues and solutions, impact evaluation and management, and exploring diverse financing options.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/</a><a href=https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61</a>

Selected for the Impact Scale Course of “TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT,”


A close-up feature on Carlos Oba, the CEO of Dots for, has been released
Reference Information:
The feature was produced by “Stachan │ Startup Support Channel” and published on YouTube as a documentary about a former McDonald’s employee who became an entrepreneur revitalizing rural communities in Africa. It introduces in detail the motivations behind starting the business, the nature of our activities, and his views on life, offering an in-depth look at Dots for and its CEO.
Related Information: 🔽
https://youtu.be/WEH-4UQYyl4?si=lqfJyDb3bi_4tJP9

A close-up feature on Carlos Oba, the CEO of Dots for, has been releasedReference Information:The feature was produced by “Stachan │ Startup Support Channel” and published on YouTube as a documentary about a former McDonald’s employee who became an entrepreneur revitalizing rural communities in Africa. It introduces in detail the motivations behind starting the business, the nature of our activities, and his views on life, offering an in-depth look at Dots for and its CEO.Related Information: 🔽<a href=https://youtu.be/WEH-4UQYyl4?si=lqfJyDb3bi_4tJP9 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/WEH-4UQYyl4?si=lqfJyDb3bi_4tJP9</a>

A close-up feature on Carlos Oba, the CEO of Dots for, has been released


Dots for has reached its 4th anniversary
This past year has been especially meaningful. We expanded into new regions, welcomed new team members, and built new partnerships with individuals and organizations who share our mission. Moving forward, we will continue to break down the constraints facing rural communities in Africa and create new opportunities where they are needed most.

Dots for has reached its 4th anniversaryThis past year has been especially meaningful. We expanded into new regions, welcomed new team members, and built new partnerships with individuals and organizations who share our mission. Moving forward, we will continue to break down the constraints facing rural communities in Africa and create new opportunities where they are needed most.

Dots for has reached its 4th anniversary




Dots for has been selected to participate in “Catapult: Inclusion Africa (8th Edition),” a fintech bootcamp organized by the Government of Luxembourg for African startups.

About the Program
This intensive five-day bootcamp is fully supported by the Government of Luxembourg and targets startups promoting financial inclusion across Africa. The program focuses on three key pillars — Impact, Scaling, and Funding — connecting fintech companies with key stakeholders such as microfinance institutions, investors, and industry experts, with the aim of fostering sustainable social impact.

Learn more at 🔽
https://lhoft.com/programs/catapult-acceleration-programs/catapult-financial-inclusion/catapult-inclusion-africa/8th-edition-2025-catapult-inclusion-africa-kenya/

Dots for has been selected to participate in “Catapult: Inclusion Africa (8th Edition),” a fintech bootcamp organized by the Government of Luxembourg for African startups.About the ProgramThis intensive five-day bootcamp is fully supported by the Government of Luxembourg and targets startups promoting financial inclusion across Africa. The program focuses on three key pillars — Impact, Scaling, and Funding — connecting fintech companies with key stakeholders such as microfinance institutions, investors, and industry experts, with the aim of fostering sustainable social impact.
Learn more at 🔽<a href=https://lhoft.com/programs/catapult-acceleration-programs/catapult-financial-inclusion/catapult-inclusion-africa/8th-edition-2025-catapult-inclusion-africa-kenya/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://lhoft.com/programs/catapult-acceleration-programs/catapult-financial-inclusion/catapult-inclusion-africa/8th-edition-2025-catapult-inclusion-africa-kenya/</a>

Selected for “Catapult: Inclusion Africa (8th Edition)” — A Fintech Bootcamp Organized by the Government of Luxembourg


Dots for CEO Carlos Oba took part in a panel discussion at the Tech for Impact Summit 2025, where he discussed how technology can be harnessed to address pressing social challenges.

About the Tech for Impact Summit 2025
The Tech for Impact Summit is an international technology event that gathers more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from across the globe. Aiming to explore how technology can be applied to address social and environmental challenges, the summit serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration. This year’s theme, “Beyond Borders: Co-Creating 2050,” emphasized the importance of global partnerships and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.


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Dots for CEO Carlos Oba took part in a panel discussion at the Tech for Impact Summit 2025, where he discussed how technology can be harnessed to address pressing social challenges.About the Tech for Impact Summit 2025The Tech for Impact Summit is an international technology event that gathers more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from across the globe. Aiming to explore how technology can be applied to address social and environmental challenges, the summit serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration. This year’s theme, “Beyond Borders: Co-Creating 2050,” emphasized the importance of global partnerships and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.Learn more at 🔽<li><a href=https://tech4impactsummit.com/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tech4impactsummit.com/</a></li><li><a href=https://x.com/T4ISummit/status/1972487562255356202 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/T4ISummit/status/1972487562255356202</a></li>

CEO Spoke On-Site at Tech for Impact Summit 2025


Dots for CEO Carlos Oba took the stage as one of the social entrepreneurs at “BEYOND 2025,” a social conference organized by taliki Inc. He presented Dots for’s initiatives in rural Africa and shared how the company leverages technology to address regional challenges.

About “BEYOND”
Since its launch in 2018, BEYOND has been held to support changemakers working to solve social issues, attracting over 2,500 participants to date. The 2025 theme, “The Beginning of Redistribution,” explored how various resources—such as capital, knowledge, technology, and passion—can be intentionally directed toward places where they are truly needed.

Learn more at 🔽



Dots for CEO Carlos Oba took the stage as one of the social entrepreneurs at “BEYOND 2025,” a social conference organized by taliki Inc. He presented Dots for’s initiatives in rural Africa and shared how the company leverages technology to address regional challenges.About “BEYOND”Since its launch in 2018, BEYOND has been held to support changemakers working to solve social issues, attracting over 2,500 participants to date. The 2025 theme, “The Beginning of Redistribution,” explored how various resources—such as capital, knowledge, technology, and passion—can be intentionally directed toward places where they are truly needed.Learn more at 🔽<li><a href=https://beyondtaliki.info/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beyondtaliki.info/</a></li><li><a href=https://beyondtaliki.info/program/program_07 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beyondtaliki.info/program/program_07</a></li>

CEO Carlos Oba Spoke at “BEYOND 2025,” a Social Conference Organized by taliki Inc.


Dots for, in collaboration with Brother Industries, has officially launched the “Village Printing Service” in rural areas of Benin.
Through this initiative, residents can print and copy documents directly from their smartphones by operating Brother printers via Dots for’s digital platform “d.CONNECT.”
The service aims to provide convenient access to printing and copying within villages, contributing to improved daily convenience for local communities.
In addition, test marketing has begun in Senegal, where the service’s local value and user experience are currently being evaluated.

Learn more at 🔽





Dots for, in collaboration with Brother Industries, has officially launched the “Village Printing Service” in rural areas of Benin.Through this initiative, residents can print and copy documents directly from their smartphones by operating Brother printers via Dots for’s digital platform “d.CONNECT.”The service aims to provide convenient access to printing and copying within villages, contributing to improved daily convenience for local communities.In addition, test marketing has begun in Senegal, where the service’s local value and user experience are currently being evaluated.Learn more at 🔽<li><a href=https://global.brother/ja/news/2025/251001vps target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://global.brother/ja/news/2025/251001vps</a></li><li><a href=https://chukei-online.com/article/OK000251002030100 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chukei-online.com/article/OK000251002030100</a></li><li><a href=https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD0345I0T01C25A0000000/?n_cid=SNSTWT&n_tw=1759477238 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD0345I0T01C25A0000000/?n_cid=SNSTWT&n_tw=1759477238</a></li><li><a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000099505.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000099505.html</a></li>

Collaboration with Brother Industries — Launching the “Village Printing Service” in Rural Africa


Dots for participated in the “Innovation for Connectivity” category of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA), organized by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa. During the event, Dots for introduced its initiatives aimed at addressing challenges in communication infrastructure in rural areas.

About the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance
The G20 Digital Innovation Alliance is an international program organized by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa as a side event of the G20 Digital Economy Ministers Meeting. The event brought together around 50 startups from G20 member countries and beyond, showcasing innovation across six key sectors. These included digital platforms and AI tools, fintech, secure digital infrastructure, the circular economy, innovation for connectivity, and innovation for development, encompassing areas such as AgriTech, HealthTech, and EdTech.



Learn more at 🔽



Dots for participated in the “Innovation for Connectivity” category of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA), organized by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa. During the event, Dots for introduced its initiatives aimed at addressing challenges in communication infrastructure in rural areas.About the G20 Digital Innovation AllianceThe G20 Digital Innovation Alliance is an international program organized by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa as a side event of the G20 Digital Economy Ministers Meeting. The event brought together around 50 startups from G20 member countries and beyond, showcasing innovation across six key sectors. These included digital platforms and AI tools, fintech, secure digital infrastructure, the circular economy, innovation for connectivity, and innovation for development, encompassing areas such as AgriTech, HealthTech, and EdTech.

Learn more at 🔽<li><a href=https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2025/10/20251003003/20251003003.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2025/10/20251003003/20251003003.html</a></li><li><a href=https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA178BS0X10C25A9000000/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA178BS0X10C25A9000000/</a></li>

Dots for Participated in the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Held in South Africa



Dots for exhibited at GITEX Nigeria (GITEX NIGERIA Tech Expo & Future Economy Conference), held in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 3 to 4, 2025.
Our participation in this event was made possible as a prize following our victory in the “GITEX Nigeria Award” during the pitch competition at GITEX Global, held in Dubai in October 2024.
As one of Nigeria’s largest technology events, GITEX Nigeria featured the latest innovations in diverse fields such as fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity.
At the event, Dots for presented its business model and technological solutions to investors, companies, and attendees from around the world.

Learn more at 🔽
https://gitexnigeria.ng/

Dots for exhibited at GITEX Nigeria (GITEX NIGERIA Tech Expo & Future Economy Conference), held in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 3 to 4, 2025.Our participation in this event was made possible as a prize following our victory in the “GITEX Nigeria Award” during the pitch competition at GITEX Global, held in Dubai in October 2024.As one of Nigeria’s largest technology events, GITEX Nigeria featured the latest innovations in diverse fields such as fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity.At the event, Dots for presented its business model and technological solutions to investors, companies, and attendees from around the world.Learn more at 🔽<a href=https://gitexnigeria.ng/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gitexnigeria.ng/</a>

Exhibited at GITEX Nigeria in Lagos — Showcasing Our Technology and Vision on the Global Stage


Dots for has entered into a capital and business alliance with Brother Industries to promote a "village printing service" that enables printing and copying in villages through the digitization of rural Africa, utilizing Brother's inkjet multifunction printers.
One of the information and opportunity gaps in rural Africa, caused by a lack of basic infrastructure, is the inability to copy and print within the village.
The two companies believe that a partnership will significantly contribute to resolving printing and copying issues in rural areas, and have therefore decided to further this initiative through this capital and business alliance.

Read the full article here 🔽
https://global.brother/en/news/2025/250805cba




Dots for has entered into a capital and business alliance with Brother Industries to promote a "village printing service" that enables printing and copying in villages through the digitization of rural Africa, utilizing Brother's inkjet multifunction printers.One of the information and opportunity gaps in rural Africa, caused by a lack of basic infrastructure, is the inability to copy and print within the village.The two companies believe that a partnership will significantly contribute to resolving printing and copying issues in rural areas, and have therefore decided to further this initiative through this capital and business alliance.Read the full article here 🔽<a href=https://global.brother/en/news/2025/250805cba target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://global.brother/en/news/2025/250805cba</a>

Dots for launches printing and copying business in rural Africa through capital and business alliance with Brother Industries


Dots for was a finalist and won the "Business Idea Contest for Addressing Issues in Refugee-Affected Areas" (hosted by JICA and co-hosted by the UNHCR Japan Office and Welcome Japan) held at the Kansai-Osaka Expo on Sunday, August 3rd.
 Tomoka Dusabe and Ange NOUTCHOGBE participated on behalf of Dots for. They chose Uganda, home to 1.9 million refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as their stage, and explained how their decentralized communications and digital services can help bridge the income gaps faced by refugees due to information and opportunity gaps.
As a result of their winning, they have received support for travel to Uganda. They plan to set up DC Boxes in refugee settlements and begin providing services immediately.

Related links: 🔽
https://theme-weeks.expo2025.or.jp/program/detail/671a0e8bdac57.html

Dots for was a finalist and won the "Business Idea Contest for Addressing Issues in Refugee-Affected Areas" (hosted by JICA and co-hosted by the UNHCR Japan Office and Welcome Japan) held at the Kansai-Osaka Expo on Sunday, August 3rd. Tomoka Dusabe and Ange NOUTCHOGBE participated on behalf of Dots for. They chose Uganda, home to 1.9 million refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as their stage, and explained how their decentralized communications and digital services can help bridge the income gaps faced by refugees due to information and opportunity gaps.As a result of their winning, they have received support for travel to Uganda. They plan to set up DC Boxes in refugee settlements and begin providing services immediately.Related links: 🔽<a href=https://theme-weeks.expo2025.or.jp/en/program/detail/671a0e8bdac57.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theme-weeks.expo2025.or.jp/program/detail/671a0e8bdac57.html</a>

Dots for won prize at Osaka EXPO 2025 "Business Idea Contest Aiming to Solve Refugee Issues”

Dots for Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroya Oba) announced that its Republic of Senegal / Study to Confirm the Effectiveness of a Charging Platform to Solve the Issue of Un-Electrified Rural Africa was selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 Supplementary Fund for Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Projects (Small-Scale Demonstration/FS Project).
The project aims to investigate the effectiveness of a smartphone charging station in the Republic of Senegal that utilizes surplus power from the company's wireless communication and power supply one-stop product.


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Dots for Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroya Oba) announced that its Republic of Senegal / Study to Confirm the Effectiveness of a Charging Platform to Solve the Issue of Un-Electrified Rural Africa was selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 Supplementary Fund for Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Projects (Small-Scale Demonstration/FS Project).The project aims to investigate the effectiveness of a smartphone charging station in the Republic of Senegal that utilizes surplus power from the company's wireless communication and power supply one-stop product.<li>FY2024 Supplementary Fund for Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Projects
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Dots for Inc., Republic of Senegal / Study to verify the effectiveness of a charging platform that solves the issue of non-electrification in digitized rural Africa, selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 supplementary budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (Small-scale Demonstration/FS Project)


APTO Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Ryo Takashina ) has entered into a business partnership with Dots for to strengthen AI data collection, creation, and dataset provision.
Starting with this partnership, we plan to expand our image datasets captured in African environments, acquire multilingual audio data, and provide natural language data.
To date, sample image datasets of "African road signs" and "vehicles" have been released (featured on Hugging Face).

Read the full article here 🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000053927.html


APTO Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Ryo Takashina ) has entered into a business partnership with Dots for to strengthen AI data collection, creation, and dataset provision.Starting with this partnership, we plan to expand our image datasets captured in African environments, acquire multilingual audio data, and provide natural language data.To date, sample image datasets of "African road signs" and "vehicles" have been released (featured on Hugging Face).Read the full article here 🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000053927.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000053927.html</a>

 With APTO,We have started a business partnership


Our CEO, Carlos Oba appeared on J-WAVE Radio's "SAISON CARD ON THE EDGE."
He spoke about the local reality and possibilities of doing business in West Africa.

Listen it here🔽  *Distribution has now ended.
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Our CEO, Carlos Oba appeared on J-WAVE Radio's "SAISON CARD ON THE EDGE."He spoke about the local reality and possibilities of doing business in West Africa.Listen it here🔽  *Distribution has now ended.<a href=https://t.co/C6jeK2Gb7s target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20250623100840</a>