NCAIR/Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund 2024 (up to N10 million in funding)

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About NCAIR/Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, driving innovation, efficiency, and new business models. To unlock the full potential of Al in Nigeria, NCAIR in collaboration with Google is launching the Al Fund, a dedicated initiative to inspire and nurture the next generation of Al-powered startups in Nigeria.

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa with a thriving technology ecosystem and a youthful, tech-savvy population. They have a rich pool of talent and a growing number of tech entrepreneurs who are creating solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the African continent. However, despite this potential, Nigerian startups often face funding constraints and lack the necessary resources to scale their solutions.

By fostering the development of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria, NCAIR and Google aim to:

• Address local challenges with Al solutions.
• Drive job creation and economic growth.
• Establish Nigeria as a competitor in the African and Global Allandscape.

• Sponsor Organisation: National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR)

Benefits of NCAIR/Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund

Startups receive:

• Financial Support: Grant funding of up to N10 million per startup.
• Technical Expertise: Access to Google Al tools, resources, and mentorship from Google engineers.
• Network & Visibility: Connection to Google's vast network and opportunities for global exposure.

NCAIR/Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund Requirements

Company:

• Headquartered in Nigeria.
• Building solutions for the Nigerian market and potentially African/global market.
• Demonstrated market fit and significant growth potential.

Founders:

• At least one Nigerian founder.
• Relevant experience and a strong team positioned for success.

Tech:

• Core Al technology company with a live product in the market.
• Compatibility with Google products and potential to leverage them for growth.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply. 

The program is for 6 weeks - from October 2024 to November 2024. Due to the volume of applications they receive, they do not provide feedback on individual applications.

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