NCAIR, Google Collaborate on N100 Million Fund for Nigerian AI Innovation

The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) has partnered with Google to launch a N100 million AI fund aimed at empowering Nigerian startups in the artificial intelligence sector. The fund will provide selected AI-driven startups with financial backing, access to Google’s AI tools and infrastructure, mentorship, and global networking opportunities. This initiative highlights Nigeria’s growing commitment to harnessing the power of AI to drive economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity.

The AI fund aligns with Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which was launched earlier this year following the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Workshop. The strategy outlines how AI can be leveraged to improve governance, spur economic development, and address societal challenges. By empowering local startups, the AI fund seeks to position Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s AI revolution, fostering cutting-edge solutions that will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness.

Applications for the N100 million AI fund are now open, signaling an important milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward becoming an AI-driven economy. Through this initiative, NCAIR and Google aim to nurture the talents that will drive the next wave of technological transformation in Nigeria.