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FG announces N100m AI support fund for Nigerian startups

POSTED ON September 10, 2024 •   BUSINESS      BY Benedicta Bassey
Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani l Credit: @bosuntijani / Source: X

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, NCAIR, has on Tuesday announced the launch of a N100 million AI Fund for Nigerian startups.

The government said the initiative was in collaboration with Google.

The AI fund  aims to support Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop innovative solutions across various sectors.

 The federal government targets N100 million funding to select startups, along with access to Google’s AI tools, mentorship, and global network.

Speaking on the funding opportunities for startups, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, stated, “The AI Fund is a significant step in nurturing homegrown innovation and driving the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy. By supporting our startups, we are investing in the future of our nation.”

The AI Fund is open to Nigerian-based startups that are focused on AI-driven technology solutions with the potential for significant impact. Applications are now being accepted, and the recipients will be announced in October.

National Coordinator of NCAIR, Dr. Bunmi Ajala, highlighted the collaborative effort, saying, “Our partnership with Google is a reflection of our shared vision for Nigeria’s technological advancement.

"The AI Fund is designed to empower our entrepreneurs with the resources they need to create impactful AI solutions. We are excited to see the transformative innovations that will emerge from this programme.”

Also, the West Africa Director, Google, Olumide Balogun, reiterated Google’s commitment, noting, “Google’s support for the AI Fund is part of our broader mission to enhance digital capabilities across Africa. We are committed to providing Nigerian startups with the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to innovate and succeed on a global stage.”

The AI Fund seeks applications from Nigerian startups that meet the following criteria: startups with their headquarters in Nigeria, it must have at least one Nigerian founder, focus on developing scalable AI-driven solutions and possess a live product demonstrating early traction and market fit.

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