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 Statements

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 heart 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 for the world

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

Tumble first

We must realize that we don't know what we don't know, we continue to search for a better world and continue our adventure to expand our world.

Be modest explorers

We doubt the well-known problems and taken for granted, and act based on your own experiences and thoughts as the party concerned.

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

Dots for Inc. provides highly convenient digital services to these rural users with our unique technology. The last 1 mile internet connection is still an issue even in developed countries and newly developing countries such as ASEAN. Especially the rural areas of Africa and other developing countries are unlikely to be monetized by existing telecom towers and satellite constellation broadband communications and will not improve in the long term. Dots for Inc.'s solutions will focus on this segment, rural areas in Africa and developing countries.

In Africa today, the majority of people live in small villages in rural areas that have been left behind by the wave of digitalization due to economic and geographical factors, and many people do not enjoy the convenience of online access. It is said that the Internet connection rate in Africa as a whole is less than 30%, but traditional telecommunication companies have little incentive to improve this situation from the perspective of profitability, and this negative situation will not improve anytime soon.

Deliver the Internet connection and the benefit of Internet through Dots for to 200 million people living in rural areas in West African countries by 2030.

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.

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 Services

Carlos Oba

Rie TONOMURA

Naoko Awa Yamasaki

Mariko KOSAKA

Bombar AHOGNON

Constant HOUNDJO

Expédit ZINHA

Diam MEDEKON

Jean De Dieu HOUNCANRIN

Armando DAVES

Germaine KAGBOTEMI

Ange NOUTCHOGBE

Moufid DAOUDA

Rockiath DJIBRIL

Doriane ADATIN

Trinité GNANVIGO

Florentin HOUNDJO

Merscial RAYMOND

Romain S. ADJOVI

Lykabel DIMON

Valentin ALLOHAN

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.

At first we chose green as our African color, but after a while we noticed that the color of the walls and roofs of the houses where our customers live in rural villages was “Aka-sabi” (rust-red). Aka-sabi really matches our vision

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.

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

For inquiries regarding recruitment, partnerships, and other matters


Dots for has been selected as a finalist in the Proactive Peace category of the inaugural Peace Tech Award 2025, in recognition of its efforts to tackle peace-related challenges through the power of technology. 
The award comprises two categories—Crisis Management and Proactive Peace—with the final round of judging to be held on the day of the pitch contest (May 19, 2025), where one Grand Prize and two category winners will be announced. 
The Peace Tech Award is a project that honors startups that leverage digital and other technologies to address fundamental and structural societal issues that hinder peace.

🔽 More details here:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000086025.html

Dots for has been selected as a finalist in the Proactive Peace category of the inaugural Peace Tech Award 2025, in recognition of its efforts to tackle peace-related challenges through the power of technology. The award comprises two categories—Crisis Management and Proactive Peace—with the final round of judging to be held on the day of the pitch contest (May 19, 2025), where one Grand Prize and two category winners will be announced. The Peace Tech Award is a project that honors startups that leverage digital and other technologies to address fundamental and structural societal issues that hinder peace.🔽 More details here:
<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000086025.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000086025.html</a>

Dots for Selected as a Finalist for the 1st Peace Tech Award


A column by our CEO, Carlos Oba—who has traveled to nearly 100 countries worldwide—has been featured in the Asahi Shimbun with Planet’s special series, Africa and Me. In the piece, he reflects on the motivations and journey that led him to launch a business in Africa.
This series was created in anticipation of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), to be held in Yokohama this August. It brings together voices of individuals with ties to Africa, each sharing their experiences and perspectives.

Read the full article here🔽
https://www.asahi.com/withplanet/article/15712098

A column by our CEO, Carlos Oba—who has traveled to nearly 100 countries worldwide—has been featured in the Asahi Shimbun with Planet’s special series, Africa and Me. In the piece, he reflects on the motivations and journey that led him to launch a business in Africa.This series was created in anticipation of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), to be held in Yokohama this August. It brings together voices of individuals with ties to Africa, each sharing their experiences and perspectives.Read the full article here🔽<a href=https://www.asahi.com/withplanet/article/15712098 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.asahi.com/withplanet/article/15712098</a>

Our CEO’s Column Published in Asahi Shimbun’s “Africa and Me” Series


An article featuring our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for, which was featured on the front page of Asahi Shimbun Globe on February 16, 2025, is now available on their web edition, Globe+.

Read the article here 🔽
https://globe.asahi.com/article/15655924

An article featuring our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for, which was featured on the front page of Asahi Shimbun Globe on February 16, 2025, is now available on their web edition, Globe+.Read the article here 🔽<a href=https://globe.asahi.com/article/15655924 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://globe.asahi.com/article/15655924</a>

Article on Dots for Featured on the Front Page of Asahi Shimbun Globe Now Available on Their Web Edition, Global+


Forbes Japan focuses on 'next-generation' impact startups that are emerging across various fields, selecting 30 companies that are currently making waves. Dots for is honored to be selected among these 30 companies.

Read the full article here 🔽
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/77582/page3

<a href=https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/77582 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes Japan</a> focuses on 'next-generation' impact startups that are emerging across various fields, selecting 30 companies that are currently making waves. Dots for is honored to be selected among these 30 companies.Read the full article here 🔽<a href=https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/77582/page3 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/77582/page3</a>

Dots for Selected as One of Forbes Japan’s '30 Companies Changing the World: Next-Generation Impact Startups 2025’


Our CEO, Carlos Oba, was interviewed by members of the IESE Japanese Business Association in Barcelona. The article highlights his passion and dedication to our mission.

Read the full interview here 🔽
https://iese-japan.com/special/interview-dotsfor-benin/

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, was interviewed by members of the IESE Japanese Business Association in Barcelona. The article highlights his passion and dedication to our mission.Read the full interview here 🔽<a href=https://iese-japan.com/special/interview-dotsfor-benin/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iese-japan.com/special/interview-dotsfor-benin/</a>

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, Interviewed by the IESE Japanese Business Association in Barcelona


We exhibited at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona for the second consecutive year. MWC Barcelona is one of the world’s largest events showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in the telecommunications industry.

Learn more here 🔽
https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/

We exhibited at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona for the second consecutive year. MWC Barcelona is one of the world’s largest events showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in the telecommunications industry.Learn more here 🔽<a href=https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/</a>

Exhibited at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona for the Second Consecutive Year


On the front page of the February 16, 2025, national edition of Asahi Shimbun morning paper, our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for were featured in a special segment of Asahi Shimbun Globe.   

On the front page of the February 16, 2025, national edition of Asahi Shimbun morning paper, our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for were featured in a special segment of Asahi Shimbun Globe.

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for Featured on the Front Page of Asahi Shimbun Globe (February 16 National Edition)


We have deployed access points in underserved areas of Benin using AiTrax’s mesh Wi-Fi technology. This technology enabled us to cover approximately 18 hectares of a village with connectivity in just about an hour.

Read more about it here 🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000137038.html

We have deployed access points in underserved areas of Benin using AiTrax’s mesh Wi-Fi technology. This technology enabled us to cover approximately 18 hectares of a village with connectivity in just about an hour.Read more about it here 🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000137038.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000137038.html</a>

Deploying AiTrax’s Mesh Wi-Fi Access Points in Villages Across Benin


Our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for were featured on NHK World’s 'FRONTRUNNERS.' The program is now available to watch.

Watch it here 🔽
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2103031/

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for were featured on NHK World’s 'FRONTRUNNERS.' The program is now available to watch.Watch it here 🔽<a href=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2103031/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2103031/</a>

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, and Dots for Featured on NHK World 'FRONTRUNNERS’


The Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum is a high-level gathering of public and private sector leaders from both Japan and Africa. It aims to promote trade, investment, and business collaboration in various fields, including infrastructure and energy, while supporting Japanese companies operating in Africa.
At this event, Dots for had the opportunity to pitch as a Japanese startup working in Africa.

More details can be found here 🔽
https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/12/20241218002/20241218002.html

The <a href=https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/external_economy/trade/africa/JAfEF/JAfEF.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum</a> is a high-level gathering of public and private sector leaders from both Japan and Africa. It aims to promote trade, investment, and business collaboration in various fields, including infrastructure and energy, while supporting Japanese companies operating in Africa.At this event, Dots for had the opportunity to pitch as a Japanese startup working in Africa.More details can be found here 🔽<a href=https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/12/20241218002/20241218002.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/12/20241218002/20241218002.html</a>

Pitching as a Japanese Startup Operating in Africa at the 'Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum' in Abidjan, Ivory Coast


Dots for has been selected for the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Subsidy Program (Second Round).
This program, led by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aims to revitalize domestic industries and strengthen international economic cooperation by supporting Japanese companies in collaborating with Global South countries—such as those in Asia, Africa, and Latin America—through local problem-solving and market development.

For more information, visit 🔽
https://gs-hojo-web.jp/assets/files/saitakukekka_241212.pdf

Dots for has been selected for the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Subsidy Program (Second Round).This program, led by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aims to revitalize domestic industries and strengthen international economic cooperation by supporting Japanese companies in collaborating with Global South countries—such as those in Asia, Africa, and Latin America—through local problem-solving and market development.For more information, visit 🔽<a href=https://gs-hojo-web.jp/assets/files/saitakukekka_241212.pdf target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gs-hojo-web.jp/assets/files/saitakukekka_241212.pdf</a>

Selected for the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Subsidy Program (Second Round)


'X-Tech Innovation' is a business competition that invites new services utilizing digital technology across industries, supporting collaboration between companies and startups. Dots for won the Best Award at the Kyushu regional contest of 'X-Tech Innovation 10th Anniversary'.

For more details, please visit the related site 🔽
https://www.ibank.co.jp/xtech2024/

You can watch the event here 🔽
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Hp0e-b2h4gZtBRSg&t=7560&v=NFFzE8IqDcA&feature=youtu.be

'X-Tech Innovation' is a business competition that invites new services utilizing digital technology across industries, supporting collaboration between companies and startups. Dots for won the Best Award at the Kyushu regional contest of 'X-Tech Innovation 10th Anniversary'.For more details, please visit the related site 🔽<a href=https://www.ibank.co.jp/xtech2024/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ibank.co.jp/xtech2024/</a>You can watch the event here 🔽<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Hp0e-b2h4gZtBRSg&t=7560&v=NFFzE8IqDcA&feature=youtu.be target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Hp0e-b2h4gZtBRSg&t=7560&v=NFFzE8IqDcA&feature=youtu.be</a>

Won the Best Award at the Kyushu Regional Contest of 'X-Tech Innovation 10th Anniversary’


We were interviewed by Canal Ventures on the theme of increasing profitable farmers in rural Africa through communication and digitalization. The second part of the interview has been released.

You can read the article here 🔽
https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724855

If you haven't seen the first part yet, you can read it here 🔽
https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852

We were interviewed by Canal Ventures on the theme of increasing profitable farmers in rural Africa through communication and digitalization. The second part of the interview has been released.You can read the article here 🔽<a href=https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724855 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724855</a>If you haven't seen the first part yet, you can read it here 🔽<a href=https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852</a>

Interviewed by Canal Ventures (Part 2)


GITEX GLOBAL is the 44th edition of the world's most established and iconic large-scale technology exhibition. For over 40 years, it has been a key venue for technology developers, investors, and enthusiasts to collaborate. Dots for won the GITEX Nigeria Award at this event.

For more details about the event, click here 🔽
https://www.gitex.com/News/gitex-global-2024-historic-opening-day-marked-by-record-international-participation-and-capacity-crowds-at-key-events-

GITEX GLOBAL is the 44th edition of the world's most established and iconic large-scale technology exhibition. For over 40 years, it has been a key venue for technology developers, investors, and enthusiasts to collaborate. Dots for won the GITEX Nigeria Award at this event.For more details about the event, click here 🔽<a href=https://www.gitex.com/News/gitex-global-2024-historic-opening-day-marked-by-record-international-participation-and-capacity-crowds-at-key-events- target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.gitex.com/News/gitex-global-2024-historic-opening-day-marked-by-record-international-participation-and-capacity-crowds-at-key-events-</a>

Won the GITEX Nigeria Award at the Pitch Competition of GITEX Global in Dubai, one of the largest tech & startup events in the world


Our CEO, Carlos Oba, took the stage at the startup pitch of Network X, a telecommunications industry conference.

More details here 🔽
https://networkxevent.com/speakers/carlos-oba/

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, took the stage at the startup pitch of Network X, a telecommunications industry conference.More details here 🔽<a href=https://networkxevent.com/speakers/carlos-oba/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://networkxevent.com/speakers/carlos-oba/</a>

Participated in the Startup Pitch at "Network X," a Telecommunications Industry Conference in Paris


Our CEO, Carlos Oba, participated in the Network X conference, and the recorded English podcast has been released.

You can listen to the podcast here 🔽
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nAOw8bb3uaome8P4r6WIm

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, participated in the Network X conference, and the recorded English podcast has been released.You can listen to the podcast here 🔽<a href=https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nAOw8bb3uaome8P4r6WIm target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nAOw8bb3uaome8P4r6WIm</a>

Participated in a Podcast as a Promising Startup by Network X


We were interviewed by Canal Ventures on the theme of increasing profitable farmers in rural Africa through communication and digitalization.

You can read the article here 🔽
https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852

We were interviewed by Canal Ventures on the theme of increasing profitable farmers in rural Africa through communication and digitalization.You can read the article here 🔽<a href=https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.canal-v.com/_ct/17724852</a>

Interviewed by Canal Ventures (Part 1)


We have started a pilot project with Brother Industries to test the effectiveness of a printing and copying service in rural areas using Brother's inkjet multifunction printers.

For more details, please refer to the article here 🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000099505.html

We have started a pilot project with Brother Industries to test the effectiveness of a printing and copying service in rural areas using Brother's inkjet multifunction printers.For more details, please refer to the article here 🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000099505.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000099505.html</a>

Started a pilot project with Brother Industries on 'Village Printing and Copying Services’


Dots for was featured in Forbes Japan's October 2024 issue in the special feature 'New Styles of Philanthropy - Challenging Social Issues with Meaning, Spotlight on Nonprofit Startups'.

You can purchase the magazine here 🔽
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DCCDY8B6?&linkCode

Dots for was featured in<a href=https://forbesjapan.com/magazine/list/forbesjapan target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Forbes Japan</a>'s October 2024 issue in the special feature 'New Styles of Philanthropy - Challenging Social Issues with Meaning, Spotlight on Nonprofit Startups'.You can purchase the magazine here 🔽<a href=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DCCDY8B6?linkCode= target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DCCDY8B6?&linkCode</a>

Selected for Forbes Japan's 'New Styles of Philanthropy - Challenging Social Issues with Meaning, Spotlight on Nonprofit Startups’


Dots for has been selected for the "ICT Startup League," hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, for the second consecutive year. Dots for was selected for a second consecutive year, a distinction given to only two companies. This recognition demonstrates the significant influence we have achieved in the ICT field, especially in driving innovation and impact across Africa.
 The "ICT Startup League," organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, is a public-private program that supports the creation and growth of startups in the ICT sector.
This initiative is part of the “Startup-Based Exploratory R&D Support Project,” launched in FY2023, which aims to provide end-to-end support—from the early stages of research and development through to commercialization—by leveraging networks of support institutions across Japan.
Through this program, Dots for aims to accelerate the social implementation of advanced ICT and contribute to solving regional issues and building a sustainable future.

For more information, visit 🔽
https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/2313/

Dots for has been selected for the "ICT Startup League," hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, for the second consecutive year. Dots for was selected for a second consecutive year, a distinction given to only two companies. This recognition demonstrates the significant influence we have achieved in the ICT field, especially in driving innovation and impact across Africa. The "<a href=https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ICT Startup League</a>," organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, is a public-private program that supports the creation and growth of startups in the ICT sector.This initiative is part of the “Startup-Based Exploratory R&D Support Project,” launched in FY2023, which aims to provide end-to-end support—from the early stages of research and development through to commercialization—by leveraging networks of support institutions across Japan.Through this program, Dots for aims to accelerate the social implementation of advanced ICT and contribute to solving regional issues and building a sustainable future.For more information, visit 🔽<a href=https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/2313/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/2313/</a>

Selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' ICT Startup League for the Second Consecutive Year


IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world's largest professional organization in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communication technologies. Its initiative, "IEEE Connecting the UNCONNECTED", aims to bridge the digital divide by providing connectivity to regions where essential infrastructure, such as the internet and electricity, is insufficient.

Dots for participated in this event and received the "Best Overall Proof of Concept category" award.

Read the award article here 🔽
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ieee-future-networks_ieee-ieeectu-futurenetworks-activity-7207565223732412416-hCX3?utm_source

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world's largest professional organization in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communication technologies. Its initiative, "IEEE Connecting the UNCONNECTED", aims to bridge the digital divide by providing connectivity to regions where essential infrastructure, such as the internet and electricity, is insufficient.
Dots for participated in this event and received the "Best Overall Proof of Concept category" award.Read the award article here 🔽<a href=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ieee-future-networks_ieee-ieeectu-futurenetworks-activity-7207565223732412416-hCX3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ieee-future-networks_ieee-ieeectu-futurenetworks-activity-7207565223732412416-hCX3?utm_source</a>

Participated in "IEEE Connecting the UNCONNECTED" hosted by IEEE and received the "Best Overall Proof of Concept category" award”


We participated in London Tech Week held in London.London Tech Week is an event designed to connect innovators who create future technologies, investors who support them, and business leaders who adopt these technologies.

Related website: 🔽
https://londontechweek.com/


We participated in London Tech Week held in London.London Tech Week is an event designed to connect innovators who create future technologies, investors who support them, and business leaders who adopt these technologies.Related website: 🔽<a href=https://londontechweek.com/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://londontechweek.com/</a>

Participated in London Tech Week held in London, UK


We have renewed the Dots for website. We appreciate your continued support.

We have renewed the Dots for website. We appreciate your continued support.

Dots for has renewed its company website

Dots for has been selected by the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund, a programme that provides grants of up to 10 million yen to non-profit start-ups that solve social issues.
The aim of the programme is to promote the businesses of people who have excellent ideas, teams and achievements but are facing financial challenges, and to promote solutions to social issues. In addition to funding, Dots for will also receive feedback from entrepreneurs and support such as publication in Forbes JAPAN magazine.

Related websites.🔽
https://soil-foundation.org/programs/soil_forbes_japan

Dots for has been selected by the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund, a programme that provides grants of up to 10 million yen to non-profit start-ups that solve social issues.The aim of the programme is to promote the businesses of people who have excellent ideas, teams and achievements but are facing financial challenges, and to promote solutions to social issues. In addition to funding, Dots for will also receive feedback from entrepreneurs and support such as publication in Forbes JAPAN magazine.Related websites.🔽<a href=https://soil-foundation.org/programs/soil_forbes_japan target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://soil-foundation.org/programs/soil_forbes_japan</a>

Selected for the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund

Oba, our CEO, was interviewed and an article was published in ASCIISTARTUP, a media outlet delivering information on cutting-edge technology and open innovation, with a focus on start-ups in Japan.

Article click here🔽
https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/192/4192804/

Oba, our CEO, was interviewed and an article was published in ASCIISTARTUP, a media outlet delivering information on cutting-edge technology and open innovation, with a focus on start-ups in Japan.Article click here🔽<a href=https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/192/4192804/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/192/4192804/</a>

Interview with CEO Oba on ASCII Startup


The QWS STARTUP AWARD is a pitch award hosted by the membership-based co-creation facility "SHIBUYA QWS," which aims to bring together diverse people and create ideas and new businesses that lead to social value.
Dots for received the Partner Award (MIXI Inc. Award and Yamaha Corporation Award).

Article here🔽https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000046405.html


The QWS STARTUP AWARD is a pitch award hosted by the membership-based co-creation facility "<a href=https://shibuya-qws.com/program/shibuyaqwsstartupaward target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SHIBUYA QWS</a>," which aims to bring together diverse people and create ideas and new businesses that lead to social value.Dots for received the Partner Award (MIXI Inc. Award and Yamaha Corporation Award).Article here🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000046405.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000046405.html</a>

Awarded at the Shibuya QWS STARTUP AWARD Pitch


Dots for has been selected as one of the "300 Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Owners Taking Flight" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
The "300 Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Owners Taking Flight" is a recognition system that awards small and medium-sized enterprises which are expected to contribute to the growth of the regional and national economy through their business transformations and new ventures in response to changes in economic and social structures.

Related website here 🔽
https://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/keiei/sapoin/monozukuri300sha/2023/detail.html?fbclid#kanto

Dots for has been selected as one of the "300 Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Owners Taking Flight" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).The "300 Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Owners Taking Flight" is a recognition system that awards small and medium-sized enterprises which are expected to contribute to the growth of the regional and national economy through their business transformations and new ventures in response to changes in economic and social structures.Related website here 🔽<a href=https://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/keiei/sapoin/monozukuri300sha/2023/detail.html?fbclid=#kanto target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/keiei/sapoin/monozukuri300sha/2023/detail.html?fbclid#kanto</a>

Dots for Selected as One of the "300 Thriving Small and Medium Enterprises


Dots for exhibited at the 4YFN of Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Spain.
MWC Barcelona is one of the largest global events where the latest technologies and innovations in the telecommunications industry are showcased.

For more details about the event, click here 🔽
https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/

Dots for exhibited at the 4YFN of Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Spain.MWC Barcelona is one of the largest global events where the latest technologies and innovations in the telecommunications industry are showcased.For more details about the event, click here 🔽<a href=https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/</a>

Exhibited at the 4YFN of Mobile World Congress (MWC)

Dots for, selected for the 8th phase of FASTAR, took to the stage at the Demo Day. FASTAR is a programme that supports start-ups in the pipeline to create unicorns, IPOs and core companies that will take the region by storm.

Related websites🔽
https://fastar.smrj.go.jp/demoday/8th_info.html


Dots for, selected for the 8th phase of FASTAR, took to the stage at the Demo Day. FASTAR is a programme that supports start-ups in the pipeline to create unicorns, IPOs and core companies that will take the region by storm.Related websites🔽<a href=https://fastar.smrj.go.jp/demoday/8th_info.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://fastar.smrj.go.jp/demoday/8th_info.html</a>

Participation in the Demo Day of FASTAR, an acceleration programme of the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency.

Dots for, which was selected for the ICT Start-up League, a public-private initiative triggered by a start-up support project by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, was interviewed by TOMORUBS as a special feature.

Article click here.🔽
https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/articles/4474

Dots for, which was selected for the ICT Start-up League, a public-private initiative triggered by a start-up support project by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, was interviewed by TOMORUBS as a special feature.Article click here.🔽<a href=https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/articles/4474 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/articles/4474</a>

Interview published in the ICT Start-up League organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Dots for has been selected for the second phase of the Shochiku Accelerator 2023 'Entertainment Festival', an accelerator programme offered by Shochiku Ventures Ltd.


The Shochiku Group has been taking on the challenge of innovative manufacturing while upholding tradition for more than 100 years. While repeating the challenge, we do not let the challenge become a temporary movement, but weave it into our culture. We feel that this kind of DNA and way of thinking about things is our strength. By combining our know-how, resources and network with the services and technologies of start-ups, we aim to "unlock the potential of entertainment and make this world more interesting".

Click here to read the press release🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000104108.html

Dots for has been selected for the second phase of the Shochiku Accelerator 2023 'Entertainment Festival', an accelerator programme offered by Shochiku Ventures Ltd.<h4>Shochiku Accelerator2023 'Entertainment Festival' Overview.</h4>The Shochiku Group has been taking on the challenge of innovative manufacturing while upholding tradition for more than 100 years. While repeating the challenge, we do not let the challenge become a temporary movement, but weave it into our culture. We feel that this kind of DNA and way of thinking about things is our strength. By combining our know-how, resources and network with the services and technologies of start-ups, we aim to "unlock the potential of entertainment and make this world more interesting".Click here to read the press release🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000104108.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000104108.html</a>

Selected for the second phase of the Shochiku Ventures Accelerator Programme.

At the J-StarX Social Entrepreneurship Course organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, at SOCAP 2023 was featured in HUFFPOST.



SOCAP2023 is one of the world's largest international conferences for social entrepreneurs and impact investing, held in San Francisco, USA.

Read the report article here🔽
https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/jstarx-socap_jp_6566db7fe4b028b0f3ce57da


At the J-StarX Social Entrepreneurship Course organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, at SOCAP 2023 was featured in HUFFPOST.SOCAP2023 is one of the world's largest international conferences for social entrepreneurs and impact investing, held in San Francisco, USA.Read the report article here🔽<a href=https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/jstarx-socap_jp_6566db7fe4b028b0f3ce57da target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/jstarx-socap_jp_6566db7fe4b028b0f3ce57da</a>

Report on the participation in the J-starX Social Entrepreneurship Course organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in which Dots for also participated.

We are pleased to announce that Dots for, which is working to build a telecommunications network in rural Africa, has been selected for the "ICT Startup League" sponsored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) from fiscal 2023.

The ICT Startup League is a program that provides the "support" and "competition" necessary for the growth of startups by bringing together the public and private sectors, together with experts, companies, and organizations with knowledge of startups, and taking advantage of the "Budding Startup R&D Support Program" to be launched this fiscal year by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). This is a program to provide the "support" and "competition" necessary for startups to grow.
For more details, please see the following.





We are pleased to announce that Dots for, which is working to build a telecommunications network in rural Africa, has been selected for the "ICT Startup League" sponsored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) from fiscal 2023.<h4>Outline of ICT Startup League</h4>The ICT Startup League is a program that provides the "support" and "competition" necessary for the growth of startups by bringing together the public and private sectors, together with experts, companies, and organizations with knowledge of startups, and taking advantage of the "Budding Startup R&D Support Program" to be launched this fiscal year by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). This is a program to provide the "support" and "competition" necessary for startups to grow.For more details, please see the following.<li>Outline of ICT Startup League](https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/)</li><li>List of Candidates](https://ict.startupleague.go.jp/candidate/)</li><li>About Dots for Corporation](https://startupleague.jp/ict/leaguers/2313/)</li>

Selected for the ICT Startup League sponsored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Our company Dots for has been selected for the J-StarX social entrepreneurship course [US SOCAP] organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.


This course is a programme of approximately three days of participation in SOCAP, an international conference aimed at stimulating the social capital market and addressing global issues. The event brings together impact investors, social entrepreneurs, policy makers, academics, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on addressing critical issues. Japanese social entrepreneurs have the opportunity to use the SOCAP GLOBAL platform to deepen their knowledge, share their vision, raise funds and forge new partnerships by participating in a diverse range of panel discussions, presentations, workshops and networking events. The SOCAP GLOBAL platform is a great place to learn more.

https://j-starx.jp/course/course-827/


Our company Dots for has been selected for the J-StarX social entrepreneurship course [US SOCAP] organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.<h4>About the J-StarX Social Entrepreneurship Course</h4>This course is a programme of approximately three days of participation in SOCAP, an international conference aimed at stimulating the social capital market and addressing global issues. The event brings together impact investors, social entrepreneurs, policy makers, academics, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on addressing critical issues. Japanese social entrepreneurs have the opportunity to use the SOCAP GLOBAL platform to deepen their knowledge, share their vision, raise funds and forge new partnerships by participating in a diverse range of panel discussions, presentations, workshops and networking events. The SOCAP GLOBAL platform is a great place to learn more.<a href=https://j-starx.jp/course/course-827/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://j-starx.jp/course/course-827/</a>

Selected for J-StarX's Social Entrepreneurship Course [SOCAP, USA] organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.


Our CEO, Mr Oba, participated as a panellist in the Open Innovation Study Group held at Hokkaido University.
Details of the meeting were published as a feature article in the Sankei Shimbun.

Article click here.🔽
https://kodamalab.ac/post-3295/


Our CEO, Mr Oba, participated as a panellist in the Open Innovation Study Group held at Hokkaido University.Details of the meeting were published as a feature article in the Sankei Shimbun.Article click here.🔽<a href=https://kodamalab.ac/post-3295/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kodamalab.ac/post-3295/</a>

Participation as a panellist in an open innovation workshop at Hokkaido University.

Dots for is pleased to announce that we have successfully raised a total of 100 million yen through a third-party allocation of shares in the seed round. The funding was led by ANOBAKA, QXLV (Quantum Leap Ventures), G-STARTUP Fund, and several angel investors.
With this funding, Dots for plans to further develop services and strengthen its organizational structure for the construction of last-mile communication networks in rural areas of Africa.
For more details, please refer to this link.


Dots for is pleased to announce that we have successfully raised a total of 100 million yen through a third-party allocation of shares in the seed round. The funding was led by ANOBAKA, QXLV (Quantum Leap Ventures), G-STARTUP Fund, and several angel investors.With this funding, Dots for plans to further develop services and strengthen its organizational structure for the construction of last-mile communication networks in rural areas of Africa.For more details, please refer to <a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000099505.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a>.

Raising funds for the construction of a communication network in rural areas of Africa

Our CEO, Mr Oba, was interviewed by Spaceship Earth, a media outlet for stimulating action on the SDGs and increasing SDG literacy in the world.

Article click here.🔽
https://spaceshipearth.jp/dots-for/

Our CEO, Mr Oba, was interviewed by Spaceship Earth, a media outlet for stimulating action on the SDGs and increasing SDG literacy in the world.Article click here.🔽<a href=https://spaceshipearth.jp/dots-for/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spaceshipearth.jp/dots-for/</a>

Interview with CEO Oba on Spaceship earth.

Dots for has been selected as an indirect subsidiser for the 2022 supplemental 'Subsidy for Overseas Deployment Support Project for Infrastructure and Systems Responding to Local Social Issues (Study to Promote Overseas Deployment of Infrastructure by Japanese Companies)'.

Read the adoption announcement article here.🔽
https://www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/saitaku/2023/s230802003.html

Dots for has been selected as an indirect subsidiser for the 2022 supplemental 'Subsidy for Overseas Deployment Support Project for Infrastructure and Systems Responding to Local Social Issues (Study to Promote Overseas Deployment of Infrastructure by Japanese Companies)'.Read the adoption announcement article here.🔽<a href=https://www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/saitaku/2023/s230802003.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/saitaku/2023/s230802003.html</a>

Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Problem-Solving Infrastructure FS Project.


Our CEO, Oba, was interviewed by taliki, a web media outlet that delivers the perspectives of entrepreneurs who solve social issues, and the article was published.

Article click here🔽
https://taliki.org/archives/6106

Our CEO, Oba, was interviewed by taliki, a web media outlet that delivers the perspectives of entrepreneurs who solve social issues, and the article was published.Article click here🔽<a href=https://taliki.org/archives/6106 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://taliki.org/archives/6106</a>

Interview with CEO Oba on taliki.

Dots for won a double award for excellence and social impact at the 6th Batch Demo Day (results presentation) of G-STARTUP, an accelerator program for startup companies, on Thursday, April 27, 2012, by GLOBIS (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshito Hori).




Aiming to build a platform to produce 100 unicorn companies, this accelerator program supports startup entrepreneurs who are expected to grow into leading venture companies in Japan in the future. The program includes discussions with a faculty of successful entrepreneurs and lectures that give adopted companies the perspectives and latest management knowledge they need to become unicorns. Mentors, who are active venture capitalists, will support the companies in their efforts to raise funds to become unicorns. Based on an agreement between the selected company and GLOBIS, the G-STARTUP Fund will invest in the company. The total number of investment recipients will be 20.
Details: https://g-startup.jp/

Dots for won a double award for excellence and social impact at the 6th Batch Demo Day (results presentation) of G-STARTUP, an accelerator program for startup companies, on Thursday, April 27, 2012, by GLOBIS (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshito Hori).<h4>Outline of "G-STARTUP”</h4>Aiming to build a platform to produce 100 unicorn companies, this accelerator program supports startup entrepreneurs who are expected to grow into leading venture companies in Japan in the future. The program includes discussions with a faculty of successful entrepreneurs and lectures that give adopted companies the perspectives and latest management knowledge they need to become unicorns. Mentors, who are active venture capitalists, will support the companies in their efforts to raise funds to become unicorns. Based on an agreement between the selected company and GLOBIS, the G-STARTUP Fund will invest in the company. The total number of investment recipients will be 20.Details: <a href=https://g-startup.jp/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://g-startup.jp/</a>

Double Award for Excellence and Social Impact Award at G-STARTUP's Final Round of Judging


Dots for has been selected as a finalist in Japan for the Extreme Tech Challenge, the world's largest start-up competition for entrepreneurs tackling global challenges with technology.


XTC is one of the world's largest pitch competitions to discover and support entrepreneurs tackling humanity's global challenges with technology. More than 3,000 companies from 100 countries participate each year, and past world competitions have been held within major events such as TechCrunch in San Francisco and Vivatech in Paris. Past finalists have raised a cumulative total of approximately JPY 500 billion in funding, 36% of which is from female entrepreneurial start-ups.
XTC's themes cover 10 categories: agriculture and food, environment and energy, new materials, education, enabling technologies, biotechnology, digital healthcare, fintech, transport and smart cities. It is jointly run by more than 70 partners, including global VCs and large corporations, and the start-ups competing in the world competition receive generous business and funding support and networking from partner VCs & companies.

Article click here.🔽
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000052721.html

Dots for has been selected as a finalist in Japan for the Extreme Tech Challenge, the world's largest start-up competition for entrepreneurs tackling global challenges with technology.<h4>Overview of the Extreme Tech Challenge</h4>XTC is one of the world's largest pitch competitions to discover and support entrepreneurs tackling humanity's global challenges with technology. More than 3,000 companies from 100 countries participate each year, and past world competitions have been held within major events such as TechCrunch in San Francisco and Vivatech in Paris. Past finalists have raised a cumulative total of approximately JPY 500 billion in funding, 36% of which is from female entrepreneurial start-ups.XTC's themes cover 10 categories: agriculture and food, environment and energy, new materials, education, enabling technologies, biotechnology, digital healthcare, fintech, transport and smart cities. It is jointly run by more than 70 partners, including global VCs and large corporations, and the start-ups competing in the world competition receive generous business and funding support and networking from partner VCs & companies.Article click here.🔽<a href=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000052721.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000052721.htm</a>l

Finalists selected for the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Japan.


We were selected and interviewed for the SDGs CHALLENGE conducted by Life-Tech KOBE.

The SDGs CHALLENGE is a co-creation programme that aims to solve global SDG issues by supporting business development and overseas expansion of start-ups that take on the challenge of solving global-scale SDG issues, and creating systems and products that create global social change from Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City.

Article click here.🔽
https://life-techkobe.smartkobe-portal.com/news/001212


We were selected and interviewed for the SDGs CHALLENGE conducted by Life-Tech KOBE.<h4>SDGs CHALLENGE Overview.</h4>The SDGs CHALLENGE is a co-creation programme that aims to solve global SDG issues by supporting business development and overseas expansion of start-ups that take on the challenge of solving global-scale SDG issues, and creating systems and products that create global social change from Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City.Article click here.🔽<a href=https://life-techkobe.smartkobe-portal.com/news/001212 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://life-techkobe.smartkobe-portal.com/news/001212</a>

Interviews are published about participation in the SDGs CHALLENGE.

Dots for won the Excellence Award in the 6th Nikkei Social Business Contest sponsored by Nikkei Inc.

The 6th Nikkei Social Business Contest official website



Dots for won the Excellence Award in the 6th Nikkei Social Business Contest sponsored by Nikkei Inc.<a href=https://social.nikkei.co.jp/final2022.html target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 6th Nikkei Social Business Contest official website</a>

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Dots for Selected as a Finalist for the 1st Peace Tech Award

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Article on Dots for Featured on the Front Page of Asahi Shimbun Globe Now Available on Their Web Edition, Global+

Dots for Selected as One of Forbes Japan’s '30 Companies Changing the World: Next-Generation Impact Startups 2025’

Our CEO, Carlos Oba, Interviewed by the IESE Japanese Business Association in Barcelona