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FG, Meta Partner to Boost AI Devt
- Meta, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry responsible for communications, innovation, and digital economy, launched the Llama Impact Accelerator program on June 11, 2025, aimed at supporting AI startups in Nigeria.
- The program responds to Nigeria's growing tech ecosystem and deep AI talent pool by enabling startups that use open-source Llama models to address national challenges.
- The eight-month initiative features a six-week incubation stage offering technical guidance and mentorship, concentrating on Agriculture, Safety and Security, Medical Services, as well as an open category that welcomes innovative AI applications across various other impactful industries.
- Applications are open until June 27, 2025, and selected teams will receive equity-free funding, extended six-month support, and pitch their prototypes at a Demo Day event judged by experts.
- The collaboration represents a significant advancement in developing a vibrant AI ecosystem in Nigeria, aimed at promoting innovation that supports national progress and delivers meaningful community benefits.
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Expected impact of Meta-Nigeria partnership on AI - Prime Progress NG
Considering the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) use and Africa’s struggle to keep up, the Nigerian government has partnered with Meta to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, promoting impactful AI development in Nigeria. Generally, the African continent faces enormous challenges accessing the needed tools to develop its AI infrastructure locally. As AI become mainstream in the corporate world, healthcare, education and business, many …
Nigeria, Meta launch AI accelerator programme - Worldstage
WorldStage Newsonline– The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has partnered with Meta to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, promoting impactful AI development in Nigeria. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, confirmed this in a statement released on Tuesday by Ms Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa at Meta. Tijani described the partnership as a significant step in Nigeria’s mission to nurture a thrivin…
Meta Launches AI Accelerator Program In Nigeria » News.ng
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a collaboration with Nigerian government agencies to establish the Llama Impact Accelerator—an ambitious program targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for the country’s most pressing issues. The tech giant is working alongside the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the National Centre for Artificial Intelligenc…
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