Kenyan Innovators Selected for Google’s AI Growth Initiative
- Kenya's Jacaranda Health and EIDU have been selected as the sole beneficiaries from Africa in the inaugural Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort.
- Jacaranda Health uses NLP trained in African languages to broaden digital health services for underserved mothers.
- EIDU applies generative AI to deliver personalized tutoring services in low- and middle-income countries.
The selection of Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the sole beneficiaries from Africa in the Google.org Accelerator program highlights the recognition of the potential of generative AI in addressing critical challenges in healthcare and education. This initiative provides an opportunity for these organizations to leverage technology and funding to make a significant social impact.
