Stage of Innovation: Proof of Concept (You have created something to show the innovation can work)

Problem: Africa's creative and digital economy is impeded by inadequate access to suitable computing equipment.

Unique Selling Point: People are struggling with using low-quality, older-generation computers or newer ones made with questionable components due to financial constraints. They may end up spending more money on repair and maintenance or lose valuable data due to malfunctioning hardware. The proposed solution is to provide an online platform that showcases the work of creatives and provides them with computing resources through cloud computing. This will help reduce the need for individuals to invest in subpar hardware, ultimately saving them time and money. Overall, the proposed solution is different from what people are currently doing as it provides a platform that offers computing resources and support for creatives. It also provides opportunities for skill training and incubation of creative teams, which can help drive the growth of the creative and digital economy in Africa while addressing the issue of inadequate access to suitable computing equipment.