Building Practical Engineers for the AI Era

A student-led engineering and AI readiness ecosystem equipping African students with real-world skills, startup capability, and emerging technology exposure beyond the classroom.

50+

Students Trained

12+

Workshops Held

3

Active Programs

10+

Projects Built

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TechPlaybook Experience

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Where engineering education comes to life through hands-on learning and real-world exposure.

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The Problem
We Are Solving

Engineering education in many African universities is heavily theoretical. Yet most students are not prepared for the real world.

TechPlaybook exists to bridge that gap.

60% Academics
40% Skills

Limited Exposure

Students graduate with strong grades but limited hands-on experience.

Shrinking Market

The traditional job market is shrinking across industries.

Rising Competition

Competition for available roles is increasing every year.

AI Disruption

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at record speed.

Our Origin
Story

TechPlaybook was founded by a team of engineering graduates from Bayero University who experienced the skills gap firsthand.

As students, we launched the NUESA Elite Engineering Fellowship to introduce practical learning into the engineering ecosystem.

After graduation in 2024, we decided to formalize and scale this impact.

TechPlaybook is that next step.

What we trained students in

ArduinoMATLABPythonEmbedded SystemsReal-world Projects

"The impact was immediate. Students became more confident, more technical, and more aware of opportunities beyond grades."

— Founding Team

Why Now
Matters

In the early days of the internet, companies like Google and Amazon were built by people who understood the shift early. Many ignored that wave.

Today, we are in the artificial intelligence revolution. Organizations such as OpenAI and Anthropic are redefining how software is built. AI tools have reduced the barrier to building products.

Then

Internet Era

Google, Amazon — built by those who saw it early.

Now

AI Revolution

OpenAI, Anthropic — redefining how the world builds.

This is Africa's moment.

We will not miss it. And we will not allow our students to miss it either.

What We Do

Structured tracks designed for engineering and technology students.

1. Embedded Systems Lab

Hands-on hardware and IoT training for engineers.

  • Microcontrollers and Arduino
  • Sensor integration
  • Embedded C and Python
  • IoT systems
  • Real-world project prototyping

2. AI and Software Engineering

Preparing students for the AI-driven future.

  • Python for engineering
  • AI foundations & prompt engineering
  • AI application development
  • AI coding assistants
  • Deploying intelligent systems

3. Startup Builder Program

Turning technical skills into market value.

  • Problem identification & MVP
  • Lean validation
  • Product design
  • Pitch deck & grant readiness
  • Business fundamentals

4. Monthly TechPlaybook Talks

Industry leaders, engineers, founders, and researchers share insights on emerging technologies, AI innovation, climate, startups, and career navigation.

Our Kits

Hardware and learning kits — tested and ready to use.

ESP32 IoT / Embedded Systems Learning Kit

Complete hands-on starter pack — from “I’m new” to building real projects over the internet. ESP32 kit + 22+ components, tutorials, mentoring & more.

ESP32 IoT Learning Kit — view 1
ESP32 IoT Learning Kit — view 2
ESP32 IoT Learning Kit — view 3
Hardware and embedded systems
Software and innovation

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Whether you're a student, mentor, or organization — we'd love to hear from you.