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# Who Is Our Targeted Audience

Our primary audience is students at African universities, starting with our pilot campus.

We focus on students because they are the group most affected by poor connectivity and the ones with the greatest need for reliable access to pursue their education and future careers.

<mark style="color:$tint;">In addition to students, Shard Network also serves:</mark>

* **Lecturers and researchers** who require stable connections for teaching and academic work
* **Campus-based businesses** such as printing shops, small cafeterias, and student entrepreneurs who rely on digital tools to operate effectively
* **Global brands** who want to access Africa's most ambitious talent

<mark style="color:$info;">Our long‑term vision is to scale across Africa, bringing Shard Network to</mark> <mark style="color:$info;"></mark><mark style="color:$info;">**100+ campuses in 10+ African countries**</mark><mark style="color:$info;">, serving</mark> <mark style="color:$info;"></mark><mark style="color:$info;">**1 million+ active students**</mark> <mark style="color:$info;"></mark><mark style="color:$info;">within five years.</mark>