Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) - Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program 2026 (With Up to KES 5,000,000 in Funding)

  • Published: June 10, 2026
  • Deadline: July 17, 2026
  • Category: Grants
  • Eligible Locations: Africa

Applications are currently being accepted for the Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program 2026 for African Innovators. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About AI4D - Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program

The Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion (HAIDI) Innovation Track is inviting African innovators, researchers, developers, startups, and organizations to apply for an 18-month catalytic support programme designed to scale responsible AI solutions that advance disability inclusion across the continent.

People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing services, opportunities, and information, often due to systems that are not designed with accessibility in mind. AI presents a powerful opportunity to close this gap, but only when it is developed and deployed responsibly, with direct input from disability communities and grounded in inclusive design principles.

This track supports post-MVP AI innovations that are already in use and demonstrate clear potential to scale impact. Selected ventures will work closely with disability communities across Africa to test, refine, and strengthen their solutions, ensuring they are usable, relevant, and impactful in real-world contexts.

Benefits of AI4D - Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program

  • Grants of up to KES 5,000,000 (or USD equivalent)
  • Hands-on technical, product, and scaling support
  • User testing and validation with disability communities across Africa
  • Access to strategic partnerships, expert networks, and future funding opportunities

AI4D - Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program Requirements

  • AI startups and SMEs
  • Individual innovators and researchers
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Multi-stakeholder consortia

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

17 July, 2026

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