APPLY: FG, Meta launch 8-month AI programme for startups

APPLY: FG, Meta launch 8-month AI programme for startups

 Meta has partnered
with the federal government to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, an
eight-month artificial intelligence (AI) programme aimed at supporting Nigerian
startups.

In a statement on Monday, Meta said the initiative is being
executed in collaboration with the ministry of communications, innovation and
digital economy (FMCIDE), the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and
Robotics (NCAIR), and the National Information Technology Development Agency
(NITDA).

The tech giant said the programme is open to startups
leveraging its open-source Llama models to develop AI-driven tools across four
areas: agriculture, security and safety, healthcare, and a wildcard category
for other high-impact sectors.

According to Meta, the programme will begin with a six-week
incubation phase, during which selected teams will receive technical training
and mentorship from AI experts and industry leaders.

It added that the incubation phase will be followed by six
months of extended support, including access to technical resources and
additional development opportunities.

Sade Dada, Meta’s head of public policy for Anglophone West
Africa, said the company is focused on driving inclusive innovation through
strategic partnerships.

“By making open-source AI more accessible and relevant to
local challenges, we aim to enable the development of solutions that can drive
national development and are impactful for communities,” she said.

Speaking on the collaboration, Bosun Tijani, minister of
communications, innovation and digital economy, described the programme as a
timely investment in the country’s AI ecosystem.

“We see AI as a key driver for national development, and
this program by Meta will equip innovators with the right tools and guidance to
tackle some of our most pressing issues,” he added.

Applications for the programme are open until June 27, 2025.
Interested participants can apply HERE.

 

Source: APPLY: FG, Meta launch 8-month AI programme for startups

 - NigerianEye

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