Nigerian Government AI Grants - Boosting Tech Innovation
Tecnología. Subvenciones de IA del gobierno de Nigeria: impulso de la innovación tecnológica Hace 4 minutos Noticias de Bitcoin Ethereum The Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, recently introduced, aims to promote the extensive application of AI to drive economic progress. On Friday, October 13th, the Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, unveiled a groundbreaking plan. The governments intention is to allocate 5 million naira (equivalent to $6,444) to 45 startups and researchers with a profound focus on artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative was publicly disclosed by the minister through a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). It constitutes a pivotal component of the newly introduced Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, which seeks to facilitate the widespread integration of AI to catalyze economic advancement. Exploring the official website of this scheme, we discover that its key focus areas encompass agriculture, education, workforce development, finance, governance, healthcare, utility services, and sustainability. To qualify for a grant, applicants are required to establish a consortium that includes a startup or tech company, a researcher affiliated with a Nigerian university, or a foreign researcher, as stipulated by the ministry. Applicants must present a research proposal that aligns harmoniously with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy‘s





