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NCAIR AI FUND IN COLLABORATION WITH GOOGLE

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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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D-PRIZE CHALLENGES

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Application Deadline: 3 November 2024 at midnight PT (Pacific Time) 

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

D-Prize is exclusively interested in ventures that will scale the distribution of an already proven poverty intervention in the developing world.

ELIGIBILITY:

D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any team. The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as contestants.

D-Prize is also open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between).

You are not competing against other applicants. We typically fund at least 15 proposals per competition, regardless of which challenge track was selected.

Proposals must be written in English. However, your English does not need to be perfect

to apply, and grammar and vocabulary errors will not be penalized. We only want to understand your idea.

Proposals must be submitted following the instructions in this packet.

Extra material outside of the proposal will not be considered.

Revisions to proposals after submission will also not be considered.

Only one proposal per person or partnership will be considered.

BENEFIT:

All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.

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