In a rapidly urbanizing world, Anye Prince Kelly is transforming how Cameroonians engage with their cities through Campulse, an AI-powered app that delivers smart, inclusive urban solutions. As a finalist for SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025, Anye’s journey showcases resilience, turning barriers into opportunities for change. Campulse uses artificial intelligence and geospatial data to provide real-time information on jobs, internships, events, and news, aligning with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Join us at the Resilience Recognition & Awards on August 23, 2025, at Hotel Franco in Yaoundé, and nominate a changemaker by August 17, 2025 to celebrate resilient entrepreneurs like Anye.
Anye’s vision for Campulse began with a goal to empower residents with tailored opportunities. In Cameroon, unreliable internet and limited access to advanced technology posed challenges to building an AI-driven platform. Funding shortages and a lack of local AI expertise tested his resolve, but Anye’s determination never wavered. Partnering with Nde Armand, he used open-source tools and local developer networks to create Campulse, connecting students, professionals, and citizens to their cities. His resilience makes him a standout for SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025.
Campulse is revolutionizing Cameroon’s urban landscape. It provides real-time information, enabling a student in Bamenda to find internships or a professional in Douala to access career opportunities. Its sentiment analysis offers insights into specific locations, fostering transparency. This supports SDG 11’s aim for sustainable cities serving all residents and SDG 9’s focus on innovative infrastructure, bridging information gaps and enhancing connectivity.
Anye’s resilience shines through his ability to overcome technical and financial hurdles. Unreliable internet led him to design Campulse for low-bandwidth environments, ensuring accessibility. He taught himself AI programming and collaborated with developers to integrate geospatial data, navigating countless technical challenges. Funding constraints pushed him to seek community support and micro-grants, turning limitations into opportunities. Anye’s focus on scalability reflects the entrepreneurial spirit celebrated at SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025.
Campulse’s impact is significant. With urbanization rising, information gaps limit access to opportunities. Campulse delivers personalized, location-specific information, empowering users to make informed decisions. A young entrepreneur in Yaoundé can find networking events, while a rural visitor can access city news, promoting inclusivity: a core SDG principle. By fostering connected urban experiences, Campulse drives sustainable communities and innovation-driven infrastructure.
Anye’s story is a call to action to support resilient entrepreneurs shaping a sustainable future. SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025, organized by Better World Charity, celebrates visionaries like Anye who transform adversity into opportunity. The Resilience Recognition & Awards on August 23, 2025, at Hotel Franco in Yaoundé will honor such changemakers. Nominate a resilient innovator by August 17 and RSVP to join us in celebrating this work. Your nomination could highlight the next innovator redefining urban connectivity.
Campulse’s potential is vast. Anye aims to expand it across Cameroon and Africa, adding features like urban planning tools and advanced sentiment analysis. This scalability positions Campulse as a model for smart cities globally, proving local innovation can have global impact. In a nation facing youth unemployment and urban challenges, Campulse offers hope by creating opportunities and fostering connectivity, crucial for the 2030 SDG deadline.
Anye’s vision for Campulse is about empowering communities and ensuring access to opportunities. His resilience in overcoming technical and resource challenges inspires Cameroon’s youth. Who in your community is driving change like Anye? Whether a tech innovator or community leader, their story deserves recognition. Nominate them for SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025 and amplify their impact. Join us on August 23 at Hotel Franco, Yaoundé, to celebrate innovation. Submit your nomination by August 17 at https://lnkd.in/eD5UfSne and RSVP to be part of this transformative event. Together, let’s build smarter cities and a brighter future! #SDGInnovate #Resilience
