Impactbyte | Mobile for Development
The GSMA Innovation Fund Impactbyte

Impactbyte

Indonesia | Digital Inclusion, E-learning

The company

Impactbyte aims to empower one million digital talents by 2030 by equipping them with industry-relevant skills to thrive in the digital economy. Since launching the Skilvul platform in 2017, the company has developed into a comprehensive digital skills training program. Through hands-on learning, an industry-driven curriculum, and professional mentorship, Impactbyte bridges the skills gap, enhances employability, and contributes to socio-economic growth.

The problem

Indonesia faces a significant learning crisis, with over half of late-primary students lacking basic reading skills, especially in rural areas such as Papua, which lags far behind urban regions like Jakarta. Teacher absenteeism in remote areas reaches 34%, severely disrupting learning continuity. Poor infrastructure and limited internet access further hinder the effectiveness of digital education tools, deepening the educational divide.

GSMA project

In December 2025, Impactbyte received a GSMA grant to launch GURU-BOT, an AI-powered, offline-first learning platform. Designed for elementary students from low-income households, it aims to improve literacy and numeracy skills by providing self-led practice through speech and handwriting recognition, personalised exercises, and gamified lessons for students aged 7–12 in low-connectivity areas. Its core features include a 24/7 offline AI assistant for tutoring, real-time speech and handwriting recognition, and an adaptive learning system. The product is projected to benefit 10,000 students in the Nusa Tenggara and Papua regions of Indonesia.

Founders

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William Hendradjaja – Founder

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Amanda Simandjuntak – Co-founder

A message from the founders

“GURUBOT started with a simple but urgent belief: every child, no matter where they live, deserves a fair chance to learn how to read, write, and do math. As founders, this isn’t just a project — it’s personal. We’ve seen firsthand how many students in Indonesia are left behind because of lack of access, low-quality instruction, or disconnected systems. We believe AI can be part of the solution, not to replace teachers, but to support them in reaching each child more effectively. With GSMA’s support, we finally have the opportunity to scale what we’ve been dreaming about for years. We’ve assembled a passionate team, built strong relationships with local stakeholders, and we’re ready to bring GURUBOT into more classrooms across the country. We are excited and hopeful because we know the impact we can create together is real, measurable, and urgently needed. Thank you for believing in us.”

Team | 11-50 employees

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Grant Status
Active
Theme(s)
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI
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