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Offline-First Architecture
Core functionality operates without network connectivity. Data stored locally and syncs automatically when internet becomes available.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPACT
Foundational Learning for All
We build offline-first, AI-powered educational tools that address learning poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and low-resource communities worldwide.
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Schools
33
Classes
1,041
Students Assessed
4,926
Completed Assessments
97.6%
Completion Rate
SUPPORTED BY
Microsoft for Startups
Gates Foundation
CcHUB / SEFABOUT US
Bridging Technology and Pedagogy
Nyansapo Labs Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization developing innovative educational technology solutions for low-resource contexts. Our name comes from the Adinkra symbol meaning "wisdom knot"; representing the capacity to choose the best means to attain a goal.
We combine rigorous academic research with technically robust design to create tools that work where they're needed most; in classrooms without reliable internet, electricity, or abundant resources.
Mission
To create AI-powered tools for competency and curriculum aligned teaching and learning platforms.
Vision
Targeted teaching and personalized learning for everyone.
"More than 50% of children in low and middle income countries cannot read with comprehension by age 10. This is learning poverty and it's a crisis we can solve with the right tools and approaches."
Edward Amoah
President, Nyansapo Labs
The Learning Crisis
In sub-Saharan Africa, learning poverty exceeds 80%. The evidence shows we need structured pedagogy combined with teaching at the right level.
EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES
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Structured Materials
Teacher guides and student workbooks aligned to curriculum
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Formative Assessment
Real-time data on what each child knows and needs
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Targeted Instruction
Teaching at the right level for each learner
OUR SOLUTION
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Offline-First Mobile Platform
We deliver all three evidence-based approaches through a single mobile platform that works without internet or reliable electricity.
OUR PLATFORM
Foundational Literacy Platform (FLP)
An offline-first mobile application for formative literacy assessment, designed for low-resource classrooms in Kenya and beyond.
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45-Second Assessments
Median assessment duration of just 45 seconds with 97.6% completion rate. Brief, game-like format suited to early-grade learners.
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Actionable Analytics
Letter-level mastery rates, competency distributions, and between-school variation data that directly informs differentiated instruction.
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Rapid Teacher Adoption
160-fold increase in weekly assessments within 5 weeks. Teacher efficiency improved significantly over time (Ο = 0.89, p = .007).
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Curriculum-Aligned
Designed for Kenya's PP1/PP2 literacy curriculum. Covers letter identification, naming, letter-sound correspondence, and phonemic awareness.
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Serverless & Cost-Effective
Pay-per-use cloud infrastructure means costs approach zero during inactive periods. Sustainable for education systems with limited budgets.
OUR PRODUCTS
MOST POPULAR
Mobile Application
v2.1.0 β’ 175 MB
AI-Powered
Foundational Literacy App
Mobile Application β’ Mobile APK
Intelligent tutoring system that adapts to individual learning styles and pace for mobile learners.
Key Features
- Personalized Learning Paths
- Real-time Feedback
- Progress Analytics
- Offline Access
Requires Android 7.0+ β’ iOS 13.4 β’ Direct APK Download
Web Platform
Latest
Analytical
FLP Management Dashboard
Web Platform β’ Web Application
Comprehensive analytics dashboard for educators and institutions to track performance.
Key Features
- Performance Tracking
- Predictive Analysis
- Custom Reports
- Real-time Monitoring
No installation required β’ Works on all modern browsers
Web Platform
Beta
No-Code AI
A hands-on AI workshop for African researchers β build speech, vision, language, and agentic AI systems without writing code.
Key Features
- Speech AI
- Vision AI
- Language AI
- Agentic AI
No installation required β’ Works on all modern browsers
RESEARCH
Seven-Week Field Study
"Learning Without Limits: Offline-First Technology for Assessment-Informed Early Literacy"
Our field deployment across 20 schools in Kajiado and Uasin Gishu Counties, Kenya (SeptemberβOctober 2025) demonstrated rapid adoption, high engagement, and actionable learning analytics.
Key Findings
- Median 45-second assessment duration
- 97.6% assessment completion rate
- 160-fold increase in weekly assessments
- 78.2% mean letter mastery rate
- 42.4% of classes achieved full coverage
Letter Mastery by Difficulty
Easy (V, O, S, X, Z)β87%
Medium (11 letters)β79%
Hard (6 letters)β72%
Very Hard (Y, D, N, E)β60%
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Kenya Field Study
Kajiado & Uasin Gishu β’ 7 Weeks
PUBLICATIONS
Research & Preprints
- 2025EdArXivPreprint
Learning Without Limits: Offline-First Technology for Assessment-Informed Early Literacy
Amoah, E.I.
- 2022IEEE GHTCPublished
Technology Applications in Teaching at the Right Level Programs
Amoah, E. et al.
ARCHITECTURE
Built for Low-Resource Contexts
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React Native Mobile
Cross-platform app for iOS, Android, and web from single codebase
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Firebase Backend
Serverless Cloud Functions, Firestore database, and Storage
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Microsoft Foundry AI
Speech-to-text and OCR for automated response processing
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Next.js Dashboard
Web-based monitoring and management for administrators
LOOKING AHEAD
Toward AI-Powered Foundational Learning
The FLP serves as data infrastructure for adaptive, personalized learning systems. We're expanding to create a unified AI-powered Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (AI-FLN) platform.
AI-Powered Adaptation
Personalized learning pathways targeting each child's level
Numeracy Integration
Expanding to foundational math skills using same architecture
Multi-Country Scale
Universal developmental milestones enable adoption across contexts
Embedded Teacher Support
Teacher in-app onboarding, community, and technical support to reduce external implementation cost.
MEDIA & UPDATES
Blogs & Featured Content
News, podcasts, and updates from Nyansapo Labs and our community partners.
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Let's Work Together
Interested in partnering, funding, or learning more about our work?
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Partnerships
Collaborate with us on research or implementation
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Research
Access our data, publications, and methodology
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Funding
Support our mission to end learning poverty