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The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy and Google have unveiled the 10 startups selected as the beneficiaries of the recently announced N100 million AI Fund.
The Fund established by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in collaboration with Google will see each selected startup receive N10 million in funding, along with up to $3.5 million in Google Cloud Credits to help scale their solutions.
Additionally, these startups will gain access to Google’s world-class AI tools, mentorship from Google’s AI experts, and opportunities to connect with a global network of innovators and partners.
The 10 startups selected for the AI Fund include:
According to Google, by focusing on sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance, the startups will play a crucial role in addressing local challenges and driving sustainable economic growth through AI.
“Across Africa, entrepreneurs are harnessing the power of technology, including AI, to address large-scale societal challenges,” Matt Brittin, President of Google for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, said.
“Google remains committed to supporting these innovators, helping them expand their impact across the continent and beyond.
“Our work in Africa has always been about unlocking the digital economy’s benefits for more people, and this collaboration continues that mission,” he added.
