# SmartSana Technologies

> SmartSana Technologies (legal name SMARTSANA TECHNOLOGIES (ETS)) is a Cameroonian technology and renewable energy company headquartered in Melen, Yaoundé, Cameroon, registered in 2020 and founded by Emmanuel Fru (also written Fru Emmanuel). It runs three ventures: SmartSana Energies (solar and renewable energy installation), SmartSana Academy (tech training and vendor certification) and SmartSana Studio (websites, software, automation and digital marketing).

## Key facts
- Name: SmartSana Technologies (also "SmartSana")
- Type: technology and renewable energy company
- Headquarters: Melen, Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon
- Origins: 2018, when the founder built his first solar system to keep working through power cuts
- Registered: 2020, RCCM RC/YAE/2020/A/2549, NIU P018112734983AA
- Founder: Emmanuel Fru (Fru Emmanuel), Cameroonian technology entrepreneur and 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow
- Languages: English and French
- Phone: +237 659 17 27 88
- Email: info@smartsana.com

## Ventures
- [SmartSana Energies](https://solar.smartsana.com/): Solar, hybrid and backup power systems designed and installed in Cameroon for homes, businesses, water pumping and health centres.
- [SmartSana Academy](https://academy.smartsana.com/): Three-month tech programmes, each level ending in a vendor certification exam from AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA and others. On campus in Yaoundé or online.
- [SmartSana Studio](https://studio.smartsana.com/): Websites, digital marketing and custom software for organisations that intend to grow.

## Founder
- [Emmanuel Fru, biography](https://smartsana.com/emmanuel-fru/): Emmanuel Fru, also known as Fru Emmanuel, is a Cameroonian technology entrepreneur, educator and consultant in AI and digital transformation. He founded SmartSana Technologies, which works across renewable energy, digital products and practical technology education. One principle runs through all of it: technology should solve real problems.
- [Biographie en français](https://smartsana.com/fr/emmanuel-fru/)
- Personal site: https://emmanuelfru.com/

## Non-profit ventures
- [ecitizen.cm](https://ecitizen.cm/): free and open digital tools for Cameroonian citizens (law, taxation, public administration, civic information, citizen services)
- [STEM Ignite](https://stemignite.org/): non-profit in Africa providing young people with access to quality STEM education, mentorship and resources; grew out of a student technology club Emmanuel Fru led at ICT University

## Frequently asked questions
- **What is SmartSana Technologies?** SmartSana Technologies (SMARTSANA TECHNOLOGIES ETS) is a Cameroonian technology company based in Melen, Yaoundé, registered in 2020. It runs three ventures: SmartSana Energies for solar and renewable energy, SmartSana Academy for tech training and certification, and SmartSana Studio for websites, software and digital marketing.
- **Who founded SmartSana?** SmartSana was founded by Emmanuel Fru (also written Fru Emmanuel), a Cameroonian technology entrepreneur, educator, AI and digital transformation consultant, and 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow.
- **Does SmartSana install solar panels in Cameroon?** Yes. SmartSana Energies designs and installs solar photovoltaic, hybrid and backup power systems, and solar water pumping, for homes, businesses, farms and health facilities in Cameroon. Request a quote at solar.smartsana.com.
- **Where can I get tech training and certification in Cameroon?** SmartSana Academy runs three-month programmes in IT support, cloud and DevOps, data analytics, Python, AI and automation, and digital marketing. Each level ends in a vendor certification exam from AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, Meta, Databricks or the Python Institute. Study on campus in Yaoundé or online at academy.smartsana.com.
- **Can SmartSana build a website or software for my business?** Yes. SmartSana Studio builds websites, digital products, automation and AI-enabled solutions, and runs digital marketing for organisations in Cameroon and abroad. See studio.smartsana.com.
- **How do I contact SmartSana?** Call +237 659 17 27 88, email info@smartsana.com, or visit us in Melen, Yaoundé, Cameroon.

## Pages
- [Home (English)](https://smartsana.com/)
- [Accueil (français)](https://smartsana.com/fr/)
- [Full text for language models](https://smartsana.com/llms-full.txt)