August 2nd 2025.
Google has recently announced their commitment to supporting Africa's future in AI, pledging a whopping $37 million towards investments in research, talent development, and infrastructure. In a blog post on Google's Africa Blog, the tech giant shared their plans to unveil a range of AI-focused initiatives in Accra, Ghana on July 24. These initiatives, which involve partnering with local researchers, developers, and organizations, aim to foster AI innovation that is rooted in African perspectives but with a global impact.
According to Google, Africa's AI future is already taking shape in various sectors, such as classrooms, research labs, creative studios, and small businesses across the continent. With this in mind, the company believes that when communities are equipped with the necessary tools and resources, they can create technologies that have the power to transform the world. And so, they are investing in initiatives that will provide these communities with the support they need.
One of the key initiatives is the AI Community Center in Accra, which will serve as a hub for learning, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Through workshops, research exchanges, and community events, Google aims to bring together individuals from various backgrounds, including students, developers, entrepreneurs, artists, and the local community, to explore how AI can be used to address Africa's unique challenges and opportunities.
In addition, Google has allocated $25 million towards the AI Collaborative: Food Security, which will support African researchers and nonprofits in using AI to tackle issues such as hunger, crop resilience, and aiding smallholder farmers with real-time insights. Another $3 million has been set aside for the Masakhane African Languages AI Hub, which aims to expand research and open-source tools for over 40 African languages to promote digital inclusion.
Furthermore, Google is investing $1 million each in the AfriDSAI at the University of Pretoria and the Wits MIND Institute to support graduate and postdoctoral AI research, with the aim of growing Africa's role in global AI innovation. Additionally, the company is also investing $7 million to expand AI education and safety programs in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, focusing on AI skills, cybersecurity, and online safety. This is in addition to their previous efforts through the Grow with Google initiative, which has provided digital training to over 6.5 million people across Africa.
On top of these investments, Google is also offering 100,000 fully-funded Google Career Certificate scholarships to students in Ghana, with the goal of equipping them with in-demand skills and opening up new career opportunities. And for entrepreneurs, Google has set up a catalytic fund initiative, which will help over 100 AI-powered startups grow and bring locally relevant AI solutions to the market.
In conclusion, Google is excited to continue supporting Africa's journey in AI and is looking forward to working alongside researchers, developers, educators, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of AI on the continent.
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