EDU-XR: The EdTech Revolutionizing Education through Virtual Reality
By Abbas Badmus
In an interview with the founders of EDU-XR, an innovative EdTech startup, told TechDigest their mission to revolutionize the way students and teachers experience education.
Arome Ibrahim, the lead product manager, Sarki Oricha, the Technical Lead, and Adnan Kayode, leading operations and business development, founded Experis Immersive Multimedia Innovations Limited in 2019.
Their brainchild, EDU-XR, aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical experience by utilizing curated Virtual & Augmented Reality educational content.
EDU-XR focuses on addressing the urgent need for increased interest in science and technology subjects across Africa.
With an alarming lack of practical experimentation in schools and the associated disinterest in STEM subjects, the startup’s founders are determined to change this narrative.
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“Science disciplines have become complex and uninteresting due to a lack of practical experimentation,” said Arome.
The team believes that immersive learning experiences can spark enthusiasm for these subjects, fostering a new generation of scientists and engineers.
The uniqueness of EDU-XR lies in its commitment to utilizing virtual and augmented reality to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment.
By aligning their content with school curricula, EDU-XR helps increase knowledge retention and engagement.
According to the founders, “Our virtual reality solution allows us to bring all students to any possible environment to learn educational content, which can be experienced via a virtual reality headset.
“EDU-XR’s impact on the Nigeria tech ecosystem has been substantial”.
The startup has partnered with global organizations such as Areeka Studio and Fectar Studio to enhance its offerings.
Moreover, it has received support from esteemed institutions like NITDA, NCAIR, Digital Lab Africa, and Unity, which aided the development of their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and pilot tests.
In terms of funding, EDU-XR has secured grants and awards, including winning the Connect Lab Africa Startup Sandbox Incubation Program Demo Day Pitch. The startup’s journey includes participating in various programs and events that have expanded its reach and recognition.
Notably, EDU-XR represented Nigeria at GITEX 2021 and LEAP Conference 2022, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their innovation to a global audience.
Looking ahead, EDU-XR aspires to make a significant impact on digital literacy, skill acquisition, and innovation across Africa.
Through initiatives like the XR Innovation Bootcamp, the startup aims to empower young minds with the skills needed to succeed in the emerging technology landscape.
With a clear trajectory, EDU-XR envisions expanding its reach, launching a full-scale product by 2023, and targeting 3 states by 2025 with a user base of 3000 subscribers.
In closing, the founders of EDU-XR expressed their dedication to transforming education and fostering a generation of students passionate about science and technology.
They see EDU-XR becoming a leading EdTech startup that harnesses the power of emerging technologies to reshape classroom experiences and enhance learning outcomes across Africa.
