AI Scholarships & Grants
Aggregating active academic sponsorships, startup seed funds, and research fellowships powering Africa.
Startup Map Africa Funding Directory
Startup Map Africa tracks African startup ecosystems, funding rounds, and investment opportunities across the continent.
African Union InnoFest & AI Innovation Competitions
The African Union runs innovation programmes such as AU InnoFest and the Presidential African Youth in AI and Robotics Competition, rewarding African scientists and engineers who develop solutions addressing continental challenges with technology including AI.
NVIDIA Inception Programme for AI Startups
NVIDIA Inception is a free global programme that helps AI startups grow with access to GPU computing credits, technical training, co-marketing support, and investor introductions.
AIMS–Google DeepMind AI for Science Masters (Scholarships for African Students)
Fully-funded master's places at AIMS South Africa's AI for Science programme, supported by Google DeepMind — training African students in machine learning and its applications to scientific research.
African Development Bank — Youth Innovation & Venture Support Programmes
The African Development Bank backs youth-led innovation and invests in African venture funds — including the YouthADAPT Challenge (with the Global Center on Adaptation), which funds young entrepreneurs building climate-resilient, technology-driven businesses.
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