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    Dev & Design turns students into founders through her cohort-based program

    Dev & Design turns students into founders through her cohort-based program
    Source: TechCabal

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    10 TEAMS.  10 PRODUCTS.

    1.  MedQuire

    Link:  Download APK on GitHub

    Led by:  Gold Chinaza Samuel and Momoh Olasunkanmi

    Fatal drug interactions stem from unclear medical information; patients rarely spot dangerous combinations without professional guidance.

    MedQuire uses AI to translate complex data into plain language and flag interactions in advance, a public health intervention where doctors are overstretched and pharmaceutical literacy is low.

    2.  FieldScope

    Link:  field-spec-31ff.vercel.app

    Led by:  Precious Igho and Michael Sanyomor

    Drone operators struggle to turn raw aerial images into structured reports. FieldScope automatically converts imagery into clean, actionable data in minutes, not hours.

    Built for agriculture, construction, and infrastructure, it serves a community where rapid insight is critical, sitting at the intersection of AI and field operations.

    3.  ContentSplit

    Link:  contentsplit-ai.vercel.app

    Led by:  Victor Osimen and Odusanya Joshua

    Creators struggle with the grind of reformatting long-form content for different platforms.

    ContentSplit instantly transforms one piece into platform-ready versions for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and email, turning an hour of work into five publishable pieces for African creators and marketers.

    4.  TokenForge

    Link:  token-forge-three.vercel.app

    Led by:  Eseosa Francis Aduwa and Onyia Tobechukwu Lucy

    Product development stalls during the design-to-engineering handoff. Design tokens for colors, typography, and spacing should bridge this gap, yet become a bottleneck.

    TokenForge generates code-ready design systems from brand descriptions, giving startups and agencies the infrastructure to maintain design consistency at speed.

    5.  CropScan

    Link:  https://website-cropscan-10.vercel.app

    Led by:  Kehinde Balogun and Usor Festus Ofemobong

    African smallholder farmers lack the agricultural intelligence to save crops from disease, risking an entire season’s income.

    CropScan provides AI-powered diagnosis via smartphone, with tailored insights for early detection and more confident farming, putting precision agriculture in everyone’s hands rather than only large-scale operations.

    6.  BuildBridge

    Link:  buildbridge-nu.vercel.app

    Led by:  Ikechukwu Chinaza Patience and Haye Binjo Emmanuel

    Small business owners like roadside welders, market traders, and seamstresses lack access to formal financial institutions, yet modest support can be life-changing.

    BuildBridge is a micro-crowdfunding platform for the informal economy. By connecting entrepreneurs with supportive communities, it fosters trust and transparency, reaching those traditionally excluded.

    7.  MechSketch

    Link:  mech-sketch-tlx8.vercel.app

    Led by:  Emelike Adaeze and Ojoma Akor

    Robotics engineering requires rigorous planning, yet professionals rely on fragmented tools like spreadsheets and whiteboards.

    MechSketch bridges this with a web-based visual tool for designing and simulating robot tasks before coding begins, essential infrastructure for engineers as automation grows across Africa.

    8.  GreenLume

    Link:  green-score-website-nine.vercel.app

    Led by:  Olawuwo David Adegoke and Ifunanya Angela Eke

    Climate consciousness is rising in Africa’s urban centers, yet a gap remains between sustainable intentions and action, as most tools overlook this demographic.

    GreenLume bridges it with a gamified mobile experience focused on energy, waste, and transport, using reward-based scoring to foster genuine engagement and lasting habit change.

    9.  ReceiptVault

    Link:  receiptvault-ten.vercel.app

    Led by:  Iveren Ivy Hannu, Odunmbaku Olusola Benjamen and Ogon Deborah Akpeh

    Most Nigerian freelancers and SMEs track expenses with mental notes or WhatsApp, a method that fails at tax season or loan applications. ReceiptVault offers a simple, Africa-focused tool for logging and managing expenses without the complexity of traditional accounting software.

    10.  MailMint AI

    Link:  mailmintai.vercel.app

    Led by:  Mofiyinfoluwa Awojobi and Lateefat Bimbo Yusuf

    Cold emailing is high-return yet time-intensive, making AI-driven personalization essential for scale.

    MailMint AI generates high-converting copy and streamlines workflows, helping users communicate effectively in crowded inboxes with minimal effort.

    The people who made it happen

    Joseph Brendan

    Co-Founder and Technical Manager

    Joseph Brendan is a prominent figure in African tech, serving as co-founder and technical lead of Dev & Design. As a renowned instructor, his 10-hour UI/UX course on YouTube, in partnership with freeCodeCamp, has educated millions globally.

    Driven to “build builders,” Brendan co-founded Dev & Design in Nigeria to bridge the gap between raw talent and industry-ready skills, developing Africa’s next generation of product creators through structured courses in design, product thinking, and development.

    Brendan led the capstone that transformed students into founders, supported by Programs Manager Mrs. Victoria Edoziem. Teams used AI to solve real problems, from research to shipping products, with projects evaluated by a panel led by Nseabasi Udondian.