He envisions a connected and sustainable future for Africa. By harnessing the power of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, he aims to bring energy and internet access to every Nigerian.

Osumune Michael, a materials and metallurgical engineer, is the founder and CEO of Moon Innovations, a startup providing smart and sustainable energy solutions for Africa.

Founded in 2016, Moon Innovations leverages solar technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to offer an all-in-one system that delivers electricity, internet access, and security surveillance. The company's "Solar Smart Inverter" integrates cloud storage for surveillance feeds.

According to Osumune Michael, Moon Innovations focuses on designing and manufacturing an intelligent solar inverter system that combines wireless internet, security monitoring, and solar power. "The system can be controlled and monitored remotely via a mobile app," he explains.

Michael graduated from the Federal University of Technology Owerri in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in materials and metallurgical engineering. After his studies, he worked as a materials engineer at Dunis Global Services, a local company providing engineering, construction, and procurement services, from 2015 to 2016.

In 2022-2023, he participated in the Orange Corners innovation program, where he received training in entrepreneurship. Moon Innovations was also a finalist in the Africa IoT & AI Challenge 2024, a regional competition recognizing entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in IoT, AI, and related technologies.

Melchior Koba