U.S. Awards $150M to Zipline for AI Drone Network Expansion Across Africa in Groundbreaking Pay-for-Performance Deal
- The U.S. Department of State is awarding $150 million to Zipline to support its expansion across Africa.
- Zipline's services will reach over 130 million Africans, tripling the number of health facilities served to 15,000.
- The expansion is expected to create over 800 high-skilled jobs in logistics, health systems, and advanced engineering.
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The partnership between the U.S. government and Zipline represents a transformative approach to foreign aid, focusing on sustainable solutions that leverage technology to address pressing health challenges in Africa. This model could serve as a blueprint for future international collaborations aimed at improving public health and economic development.
