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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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ARCHIVI.NG FELLOWSHIP: HELP US UNCOVER NIGERIA’S HISTORY

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Application Deadline: 1:59 pm WAT, October 10, 2024. 

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Archivi.ng Fellowship, a multidisciplinary six-month program designed to enhance the world’s understanding of Nigerian history in engaging and meaningful ways. The fellowship program is looking for historians, ethnographers, journalists, artists, technologists, researchers, writers, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone interested in helping people understand Nigerian history.

ELIGIBILITY:

Apply if you: 

Are curious about Nigerian history and care deeply about helping people understand it in new and interesting ways.

Have a proven record of the successful production of knowledge work.  

Believe that your work contributes to the great body of knowledge that enhances the world’s understanding of Nigeria in new and interesting ways.

Are resident in Nigeria.

Do not have affiliations with any government-owned entities or political parties. 

BENEFIT:

A monthly stipend of ₦500,000 to cover the logistics and production of your work. 

Full access to Archivi.ng’s collections, online and offline.

Personalised mentorship from experts relevant to your project. 

Publication and distribution of your work on Archivi.ng’s platform and other channels.

Collaborative learning circles with fellow participants.

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