About Us
Empowering world's next innovators
Who we Are: We are an education - focused startup on a mission to transform learning for children in Africa by providing accessible, hands-on technology and life-skills education. At Sinapse, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore, Innovate and Succeed in the future of work
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Our focus is on creating solution that are affordable, accessible and tailored to the unique needs the African curriculum
Why we started
The future of work is rapidly evolving, and our education system must keep pace. Our founders offer unique insights—from firsthand experience with Africa's education system, to leading transformative educational projects, to over 20 years of industry expertise. Recognizing that many children lack access to quality STEM education—a factor that contributes to the outsourcing of high-skilled jobs—we launched Sinapse to introduce students to engaging STEM concepts early on so they are motivated to pursue hard sciences later on. We remain committed to making education accessible, affordable, and contextually relevant.
Our Presence
Mission Vision Values
MISSION
Making STEM education accessible and engaging for every student across Africa.
VISION
Educating more than 5000 young innovators by 2030 to spark a STEM revolution.
VALUES
Innovation, Empowerment and Inclusivity
Meet The Founders
Dhiraj Khot
Dhiraj brings over 17 years of experience spanning technology, education, consulting, and construction tech. With an MBA and an engineering background, he has navigated the full spectrum of entrepreneurship—from startups to exits—accumulating critical skills in strategy, product-market fit, sales, and financial management with a robust network in Finland, particularly in the education and impact-driven sectors.
Jigar Ganatra
Jigar is a Robotics Engineering graduate and technology enthusiast with experience in developing tech products for small companies and startups. His technical expertise in programming, electronics, CAD design, and circuit development enables him to contribute effectively to innovative projects and Research and development.
Jeeten Rajani
Jeeten Rajani is an experienced management and finance professional who has successfully led tech and distribution businesses. As a former Director and board member of Ramco Group, he has honed skills in team building, sales, operations, and financial management. With a formal education in Finance and extensive experience living and working in Africa, he brings essential contextual insight to the startup.
From a Blink to a Bot
03/22
12/22
2023
2024
2025
The Idea Takes Shape
Conceived the idea of creating hands-on programming tools for kids. Initial designs used aluminum and plastic for a robust feel. Early prototypes included an RC car and modular kits with RJ45 ports.
Shifted from aluminum to acrylic due to weight and joinery issues. Improved aesthetics but faced challenges in durability and scalability. Tested the MVP with children from Watoto Church, gathering crucial feedback.
We Fail Fast, We Fix faster
Back to the Drawing Board
Moved from acrylic to molded plastic for better manufacturing scalability. Redesigned the "brain" to be smaller, more powerful, and safer. Selected for the Helsinki Edtech Incubator and secured Letters of Intent (LOIs).
Received Business Finland eligibility statement to establish HQ in Finland. Started production for mass rollout of the product. Preparing for official launch and future AI-powered learning integration.
We Learned, We Leveled Up
Evolving with Tommorow in Mind
Our vision for the future includes integrating AI into the kit to enhance learning experiences. We also plan to introduce solar-powered kits, making the product more sustainable and accessible. Additionally, we aim to expand our range with more robotics concepts, offering diverse curriculum that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills.