We are African innovators who build the future together
SVA – The Silicon Valley of Africa 🇷🇼
Empowering young minds to compete on the world stage
Our Journey in Robotics
We first came together through our participation in the FLL competition in Rwanda, where we discovered our shared passion for robotics and problem-solving. Inspired by what we learned, we decided to take the next step and form Lyrc - Phos Khoinonia.
As students from different schools across Rwanda, we meet regularly to design, build, and program robots that can solve real-world challenges. Our name "Phos Khoinonia" means "Light of Fellowship" in Greek, reflecting our belief that innovation happens best when we work together.
Our FRC 2026 Dream
We're preparing to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition, representing Rwanda on the global stage.
Kaleeba Ismael
Leader
High School
Gaxine
Leader
graduate
Franco
Leader
High School
Biraboneye Olav
Leader
Graduate
Our team consists of dedicated students from various schools across Rwanda who come together to pursue our shared passion for robotics and innovation.
Our Mission
To empower Rwandan youth through robotics and STEM education
Our Partners
Our Initiatives
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Lyrc: Phos Khoinonia
Our FRC robotics team building a full-scale robot to represent Africa at the FIRST Robotics Competition 2026.
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