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– "We are happy to provide AI startups in Africa with the tools and assistance they need to succeed," Gerald Maithya, general manager of Microsoft's Africa Transformation Office, says in a press release. "This will assist them in overcoming challenges such as growing their clientele and implementing their solutions globally. We are thrilled to invite local entrepreneurs to participate in this ground-breaking project that will influence AI in Africa going forward." Microsoft and NVIDIA have teamed up to create the Microsoft AI Startups program, which will "enable startup founders to take advantage of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, AI tools, and go-to-market assistance," Maithya says. "We are excited to welcome local business owners to this innovative project that will shape AI in Africa in the future," adds NVIDIA's general manager for the Inception program, which was launched in South Africa earlier this year. Microsoft says more than 2,400 AI firms are already operating in Africa, and the new program will provide mentorship, technical support, and access to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, among other things. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with investors and venture capitalists, per the press release. "We'll also be considering how we can pair up some of these businesses with those in the locations whereAn initiative that will promote cooperation between startups and industry leaders and expedite artificial intelligence (AI) developments has been introduced by Microsoft and NVIDIA. This has been made possible by the IT giant’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO).
Building on the success of the Microsoft African companies AI Fest in South Africa earlier this year, the announcement featured participation from the NVIDIA Inception program, which provides a forum for companies to interact with investors, industry leaders, and possible partners. In addition to learning about innovative AI solutions, participants will have many of chances to network and work together. Gerald Maithya, General Manager of the Microsoft Africa Transformation Office, spoke at the inauguration ceremony and stated that although the program is being launched in Kenya, it would help the entire continent. He also mentioned the advantages that entrepreneurs will experience.
“We are happy to provide AI startups in Africa with the tools and assistance they need to succeed,” Maithya said. “Our partnership with NVIDIA Inception will enable startup founders to take advantage of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, AI tools, and go-to-market assistance.” This will help them overcome obstacles like expanding their consumer base and scaling their solutions internationally. We are excited to welcome local business owners to this innovative project that will shape AI in Africa in the future.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Gerald Maithya, General Manager of the Microsoft Africa Transformation Office, said that while the program is being introduced in Kenya, it would benefit the entire continent. He also talked about the benefits that business owners will enjoy.
“We are happy to provide AI startups in Africa with the tools and assistance they need to succeed,” Maithya stated. “Our partnership with NVIDIA Inception will enable startup founders to take advantage of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, AI tools, and go-to-market assistance.” This will assist them in overcoming challenges such as growing their clientele and implementing their solutions globally. We are thrilled to invite local entrepreneurs to participate in this ground-breaking project that will influence AI in Africa going forward.
“This program will have several advantages, including tutoring from Microsoft and NVIDIA. Additionally, they will have access to a network of investors and venture capitalists who are interested in Gen AI firms in Africa. After that, we’ll also be considering how we can pair up some of these businesses with those in the locations where we’ve started this initiative,” he said.
Africa’s young, vibrant workforce and quickly expanding digital ecosystems position the continent to take the lead in AI-driven solutions. Innovation is flourishing, as evidenced by the world’s highest average entrepreneurial rate and notable rise in investment. More than 2,400 AI firms are already rapidly changing industries and generating new employment opportunities in Africa.
Through partnership with NVIDIA Inception, a global free program created to foster innovative startups by providing them with access to technological resources, experts, and opportunities to connect with venture capitalists, the Microsoft AI Startups initiative seeks to accelerate this momentum by giving African startups the support and resources they need to expand.
Learnings will also be presented from local success stories such as Zendawa, a telehealth service provider that is revolutionising pharmaceutical operations by offering online access to medications and financial solutions for pharmacies, and Taimba, an agritech startup that is revolutionising the agricultural supply chain by connecting rural smallholder farmers directly to urban retailers.
Microsoft and NVIDIA Inception will collaborate as part of the initiative to accelerate the AI revolution in Africa. Entrepreneurs will receive the resources they need to export their solutions around the world, including technical resources, go-to-market assistance, mentorship, and access to vital tools like GitHub and Microsoft Azure, in addition to beneficial networking opportunities.
This partnership will be greatly aided by the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi, which will help important projects including AI training for developers via virtual sessions. NVIDIA will also hold a workshop with the goal of giving high-level insights into the partnership and advising businesses on generative AI tools and how to use AI and computational resources to grow.
