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NITDA opens application for N5m AI research grant for tech startups

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with the support of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, has unveiled the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, which provides up to N5 million in grants to tech startups and researchers.

Fredrick Nwabufo, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Engagement, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement on his official X handle.

NITDA is anchoring the scheme to foster a vibrant and sustainable AI ecosystem in Nigeria by providing financial support and facilitating knowledge collaboration.

The circular stated that the application for the scheme closes on November 15, 2023.

The government urged Nigerians to apply through http://airg.nitda.gov.ng/#.

(Daily Post)

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Raufu Musliyu

Raufu Musliyu is the Editor-in-Chief of News Flash Media Service. He is a PhD Student of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin in the field of Mass Communication. Musliyu holds Masters of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Mass Communication majoring in Public Relations/Advertising. He also holds Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication. The Editor-in-Chief also bagged Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations. He is an Associate of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Musliyu is the Head of Corporate of Affairs & Administration of Abdulrauf Jimoh & Co.

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