Month: February 2024

Registration is currently open for the 2024 Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a global event that will bring together hundreds of delegates in Accra, Ghana, from April 23rd to April 25th, 2024. This significant event will be organized by Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African organization, in collaboration with its partners, including the E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA), the University of Media, Arts and Communication- Institute of Journalism, the Media Foundation for West Africa, the Inclusive Tech Group, the Internet Society (ISOC) Ghana Chapter, and the Human Security Research Centre (HSRC). The event will take place at Alisa Hotel and will revolve around the

We are pleased to extend an invitation for you to apply to the upcoming Intel AI Programme for African DeepTech Startups Ecosystem Stakeholders in Nigeria. This program aims to engage and empower various stakeholders, including deep tech hubs, AI startups, and AI developers, by providing them with the necessary resources and skills to address challenges and explore opportunities in the DeepTech sector in Africa, with a specific focus on Nigeria. As part of the program, there will be a panel discussion on the “Challenges and Opportunities of DeepTech in Africa/Nigeria – Socio-Economic and Policy Implications,” as well as an “AI Policy Roundtable.” These sessions will feature government officials and policymakers

Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer Laboratory Training Programme at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) for the year 2024. The CNIO, located in Madrid, Spain, provides research training opportunities to students from all over the world who are interested in pursuing a career in Biomedicine and Life Sciences. This programme offers up to 4 summer training positions to university students studying in the field of Biomedical & Life Sciences or related disciplines. Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme Eligibility To be eligible for this programme, applicants must have completed at least 2/3 of the required credit points for a Life Sciences or

Moniepoint Inc, the leading digital financial services provider in Africa, has partnered with NITHub Unilag to announce the opening of applications for the second cohort of the highly competitive HatchDev program. This specialized training program, sponsored by Moniepoint, spans nine months and follows a rigorous recruitment process. Its goal is to produce 300 junior software engineers, 100 intelligent systems developers, and 100 IoT/embedded systems engineers on an annual basis. Participants in the program will receive training in Front-end, Back-end, Mobile App Development, UI/UX Design, Data Science, and Embedded Systems/IoT. The deadline for applications is February 18, 2024. Prospective participants are expected to have a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and

The Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health is a comprehensive program designed to assist promising startups in the healthcare and wellbeing sector that are utilizing AI technology to grow and advance responsibly. This three-month hybrid program offers a range of workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events to aid founders in developing data-driven strategies for customer acquisition and partnerships. Additionally, participants will gain valuable tools to responsibly innovate with emerging technologies and expand into new markets. Following the initial three-month period, startups will continue to receive ongoing product support and mentorship from Google, enabling them to effectively tackle their unique challenges. While two sessions will be conducted in-person at

The Aspire Leaders Program extends a warm invitation to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates, to partake in a complimentary online leadership development experience. This program is designed to accommodate your existing responsibilities and commitments. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 program. Take the first step and apply now by clicking on the provided link. The Aspire Institute, an autonomous non-profit organization, oversees the implementation of the Aspire Leaders Program. Initially known as the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program, this initiative was established in 2017 by esteemed professors from Harvard Business School. In 2021, it transitioned from Harvard University to become the Aspire

ALX, a renowned global training provider in the tech industry, is now accepting applications for its ALX/Mastercard Tech Training 2024 cohort in an effort to bridge the digital skills gap in Africa. The applications are open to young Africans aged between 18 and 34. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in training programs that cover a wide range of on-demand technology courses, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essentials, front-end and back-end software engineering, data analytics, and data science. Additionally, ALX offers courses on Customer Relations Management (CRM) tools for Salesforce administrators and AWS Cloud Computing. Since 2021, ALX has already enrolled over 100,000 students. The company aims to contribute