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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 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. Learn more at 🔽 https://tech4impactsummit.com/ https://x.com/T4ISummit/status/1972487562255356202

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 🔽 https://beyondtaliki.info/ https://beyondtaliki.info/program/program_07

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 🔽 https://global.brother/ja/news/2025/251001vps https://chukei-online.com/article/OK000251002030100 https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD0345I0T01C25A0000000/?n_cid=SNSTWT&n_tw=1759477238 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000099505.html

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 🔽 https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2025/10/20251003003/20251003003.html https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA178BS0X10C25A9000000/