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Empowering the
Next Generation of
AI Innovators in Ethiopia

Our program is your launchpad for building impactful AI solutions in Ethiopia, guiding you from idea to owning a thriving business or company. We offer a comprehensive, tailored journey, providing cutting-edge resources like high-performance computing and AI tools, alongside strategic connections to investors, industry leaders, and a vibrant community of innovators. Benefit from personalized mentorship from leading AI experts, specialized training in advanced AI and business strategies, and crucial support in refining your product for market readiness. Join us to transform your AI vision into a reality that drives socio-economic progress and positions Ethiopia at the forefront of African AI.

What We Offer

What to expect if you join the program in terms of resources and opportunities.

Training and Capacity Building

  • Dive deep into core AI concepts and master advanced machine learning techniques through hands-on workshops.
  • Learn to craft effective business models, conduct market analysis, and develop strategies to commercialize your AI innovations.
  • Develop crucial entrepreneurial skills, from ideation and pitching to scaling operations and managing growth, tailored for tech ventures.

Access to Core Infrastructure

  • Access to modern physical premises
  • Offering workspaces equipped with reliable internet and utilities
  • Ethical AI guidance
  • Access to specialized AI equipment and computing resources, including high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and AI-specific hardware
  • Access to IoT and Robotics lab

Expert Guidance

  • Access our network of AI experts, data scientists, and machine learning engineers for technical support, ethical AI guidance, and vital business development.
  • Beyond technical guidance, receive comprehensive administrative assistance to ensure smooth daily operations, freeing you to focus entirely on innovation.

Network Building

  • Strategic AI Connections: We build bridges between you and fellow innovators, leading academic institutions, industry partners, and potential customers.

Funding

  • We facilitate access to AI-specific funding and investment
  • Connecting innovators and startups with angel investors, venture capitalists
  • Facilitate grant opportunities and competitions interested in Ethiopian AI innovations.

Who Should Apply

Our program welcomes individuals passionate about AI, whether you're at the initial idea stage, developing a prototype, or have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready for growth. We also actively support Startups working in AI and related fields, at any stage of development. We are interested in projects focusing on:

  • Sector-based AI applications,
  • Agentic AI use cases
  • Augmented realities, and
  • Integration of IoT and Robotics.

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