About us
We are pioneering intelligent decision-making for sustainable development and climate action.
We are pioneering intelligent decision-making for sustainable development and climate action.
African Geospace is co-founded by former NASA intern Richard Folly. We are a purpose-driven company on a mission to transform the space industry in Africa. We strive to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time: to save lives, improve livelihoods, and enhance climate resilience.
From experiences with world-class organizations, to inspiration from the past and the wonders of nature — such as exploring the ancient pyramids in Egypt, or immersing ourselves in the vastness of the Grand Canyon in Arizona — African Geospace is developing real-world solutions that advance humanity by addressing our greatest challenges.
Space is essential in providing critical information for climate analysis, resource management, and environmental monitoring. By utilizing space technology, we can make informed decisions and implement effective strategies to tackle global challenges and promote long-term sustainability.
In our rapidly evolving world, data has become a precious resource with transformative potential. AI serves as the key to unlocking the value hidden within this ocean of information. Through AI’s unparalleled ability to analyze, interpret, and derive insights from large datasets, we gain a deeper understanding of complex challenges and uncover innovative solutions to drive sustainable development. AI empowers us to harness the power of data across diverse industries, including agriculture, renewable energy, mining, urban development, and more.
‘Map for Preparedness’ was a collaboration between the George Washington University’s Department of Geography, World Bank’s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. The project helped map households located in floodplains across several African countries, enabling proactive flood prevention measures before peak flows occur. Also, our team developed a cutting-edge digital platform using mobile phones to collect climate and hydrological data upstream of Togo’s Nangbéto hydropower dam. This data integrates seamlessly into FUNES, an award-winning machine learning tool at Global Government Summit. FUNES facilitates the linkage between Early Warning Systems (EWS) and early action initiatives spearheaded by the Togo Red Cross. This project is proof of our leadership in high-level IT project development and management, even those upon which people’s lives and the safeguarding of their properties depend.
Our expertise has been leveraged in identifying information to be collected on critical infrastructures. Specifically, we have contributed to a national infrastructure mapping project in Togo. This collaboration involved validating data collection methodologies and tools, ensuring the quality of deliverables, offering guidance on data hosting, analysis, and visualizations, as well as working with stakeholder institutions. Coupled with other impactful mapping initiatives, these experiences have solidified African Geospace’s reputation as an authority in national mapping projects.
African Geospace has collaborated with NASA, thanks to the U.S. Department’s Mandela Washington Fellowship’s Reciprocal Exchange Award, to implement an Earth Observation training program in Togo. The project has trained Togo Government’s public institutions and Ph.D. candidates in Geography, in the use of satellite imagery for agriculture and forest monitoring, as well as in addressing water-related issues.
The transformative shift in space technology and data analytics promises to reshape almost every industry, enhance decision-making processes, and fuel innovations across various sectors. As satellites equipped with advanced imaging technologies continue to orbit the Earth, their data streams are becoming increasingly accessible to a wider range of users, from researchers and policymakers to businesses and individuals. This democratization of satellite imagery — information that was once confined to experts — paves the way for an unprecedented level of global understanding and collaboration, as people from diverse backgrounds gain the ability to harness pragmatic insights from space.
With this enhanced accessibility, the potential for data-driven insights and actionable intelligence grows exponentially. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms can now process vast volumes of satellite imagery to detect objects, patterns, changes, and anomalies in near real-time. This analytical capability has the potential to revolutionize entire industries. For instance, timely detection of deforestation trends can empower conservation efforts, while monitoring urban expansion can guide sustainable development strategies. The newfound ability to observe and quantify dynamic phenomena on a global scale offers an unprecedented opportunity to address pressing challenges facing humanity.
Furthermore, the synergy between space technology and artificial intelligence ushers in a new frontier of innovation. As more people and organizations gain access to high-quality satellite imagery, new applications are emerging, driving economic growth and societal progress. African Geospace is leveraging these newfound capabilities to create innovative solutions, and help contries and organizations to optimize their operations by incorporating satellite insights. The possibilities are endless and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations, where experts from different fields converge to derive comprehensive insights for the Global Public Good.
Learn more about our Mapping capabilities.