Flagship initiatives driving research, innovation, and capacity building across Africa – direct access to each project page.
The main goal of the project is to advance responsible and gender-inclusive AI capacity in Africa’s higher education system, with a focus on doctoral and postdoctoral programs, to build a critical mass of AI expertise for Africa’s development.
West Africa
Training manual
Comprehensive training manual and institutional capacity development for research funding agencies in West Africa. Focus on governance, funding strategies, and sustainable transformation.
West Africa
Training manual
Hands-on incubation, digital skills training, and innovation hubs for young entrepreneurs. Building sustainable startups and employment pathways.
East Africa
8 countries
Empowering extension agents with climate-smart practices and participatory approaches to enhance resilience of smallholder farmers across semi-arid regions.
West Africa
10k Farmers
Leveraging AI to improve crop forecasting, pest detection, and market linkages for smallholders. Co-design with national agricultural research systems.
Digital innovation
6 pilot sites
Co-producing accessible climate information with communities and policymakers. Enhancing early warning systems and adaptation planning.
Climate services
2024-2026