Google announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra to Advance AI in Africa
- Google announced a total of $37 million in funding to support AI research and infrastructure in Africa.
- The first AI Community Center in Accra, Ghana was launched to promote AI learning and collaboration.
- $25 million will be allocated to the AI Collaborative for Food Security, focusing on hunger forecasting and crop resilience.
IT News Africa - Jul 26, 2025
Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding & New AI Supports Across Africa
Google has announced a $37 million funding initiative to support AI development across Africa, focus
Google's investment in AI across Africa is a significant step towards bridging the technology gap and fostering local innovation. However, it will be crucial to ensure that these initiatives are sustainable and effectively address the unique challenges faced by African developers and researchers.
