Africa AI Policy Opportunities Digest Released: Funding, Events, and Courses
ChinasaTOkolo · x · 2026-08-13
The 7th edition of the Africa AI Policy Opportunities Digest has been released, compiling various resources related to AI policy in Africa.
The digest features opportunities across several categories:
- Fellowships & Research: Includes programs like the HERizon Research Fellowship and the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program.
- Events: Highlights upcoming conferences such as the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit and PanAfriCon AI 2026.
- Funding: Features grants like the ACET Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant, offering up to $15,000 USD.
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