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Microsoft AI for Good Challenge Africa

Key Information

Organisation

Microsoft

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Sep 2026 · 75 days left

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Tasking developers to solve African social issues using Microsoft AI tools.

Benefits & What You Get

Azure credits; AI technical mentoring; path to global AI for Good program.

Eligibility

Developers and tech startups in Africa with an AI focus.

Startups That Could Apply

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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

InstaDeep Tunisia AI champion acquired by BioNTech

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

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