The potential for emerging technology in Africa is vast. With a future population of 2.5 billion people, the continent presents a huge market opportunity for businesses to tap into. For Japanese companies, there is a massive middle class opportunity waiting to be exploited. However, simply building partnerships and scaling up existing technologies will not be enough to realize Africa's full potential. What is needed is a concerted effort to develop new and innovative technologies that can address the specific needs of the continent through partnerships. This is where AI could play a vital role.