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NCAIR AI FUND IN COLLABORATION WITH GOOGLE

LOCATION: Nigeria

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

ELIGIBILITY:

Company:

Headquarters is 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 AI technology company with a live product in the market.

Compatibility with Google products and potential to leverage them for growth.

BENEFIT:

Startups receive:

Financial Support: Grant funding of up to ₦10 million per startup.

Technical Expertise: Access to Google AI tools, resources, and mentorship from Google engineers.

Network & Visibility: Connection to Google’s vast network and opportunities for global exposure.

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41ST INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION CONTEST

Application Deadline: October 9, 2024, 23:59 UTC

LOCATION: Japan

This contest is operated by Celsys, Inc. If you submit your entry with a timelapse video of your creative process, you will be entered in the prize draw where 5 lucky winners will be picked at random to win a Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD!
Easily capture your drawing process with Clip Studio Paint’s Timelapse feature and share your work on social media!

ELIGIBILITY:

Post your Timelapse videos with the two hashtags #cspcontest41 and #cspcontest41_timelapse:

The competition is free to enter.

The competition is open to illustrators from around the world.

Enter via X, Instagram, or Facebook.

Make sure you include the hashtag in the text caption for your video post.

If possible, please let us know what app(s) you used to create your entry when you post. Your choice of app will not affect the selection process.

Video format: mp4, mov Length: around 1 minute

Any format that can be posted on social media will be accepted.

BENEFIT:

Prizes
Grand Prize: USD $2,000 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code 
2nd Place: USD $500 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code
3rd – 5th Place: USD $200 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code
6th – 10th place: USD $100 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code
Honorable mentions (5 winners): Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code

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