African AI Research Awards to Catalyse Innovative Communities
Innovation
Kenya
About
Africa’s growing community of data scientists and machine learning specialists is transforming local challenges into opportunities through AI innovation. As part of the first phase of the AI4D program - AI4D Africa, this initiative supported the growth of Africa’s AI ecosystem by empowering early-career and junior researchers.
Through small grants and mentorship, participants developed AI innovations addressing development-focused challenges while gaining guidance from experienced practitioners.
The project also sustained research communities that made AI training accessible across the continent, fostering talent and building a foundation for a thriving, development-oriented AI ecosystem in Africa.
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Organisation(s)
Data Science Africa
Deep Learning Indaba
Principal Investigator(s)
Ciira Wa Maina
Shakir Mohamed