Every day, millions of Africans interact with technology that wasn't designed for them. Apps that assume stable internet. Payment systems that don't understand informal economies. Educational tools that ignore local languages and contexts.
The Adaptation Problem
When foreign solutions are "adapted" for African markets, they often carry assumptions that don't translate. The result? Products that work, but never quite fit. Features that solve problems we don't have, while ignoring problems we do.
Understanding Context
Building for Africa requires understanding Africa. Not from reports and market research, but from lived experience. Understanding why mobile money works better than banking apps. Why offline-first isn't a nice-to-have but a necessity. Why community trust matters more than brand recognition.
The Opportunity
The opportunity isn't just about fixing problems — it's about leapfrogging. Africa has done it before with mobile phones, skipping landlines entirely. We can do it again with technology built specifically for our realities.
Our Commitment
At Forge Intellitech, we're committed to building technology that doesn't just work in Africa — but works for Africa. Technology that understands our context, respects our cultures, and serves our communities.
The future is being built. Let's build it ourselves.