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Technopolis Development Authority is currently accepting applications for its Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The 2026 Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme. A nationwide initiative of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE), the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Kenya to establish and assist secure, accountable and high-impact AI use instances that strengthen public-service supply and advance Kenya’s inexperienced transition.
Compute Resources : Access to AI computing power tailored to your project stage.
Data Preparation Support : Help with cleaning, structuring, and preparing datasets.
Technical Assistance : Expert mentorship to strengthen and refine AI solutions.
Responsible AI Guidance : Frameworks to ensure safe, ethical, and impactful AI use.
Pathway-Specific Opportunities :
Public-service delivery innovations that improve government services.
GreenTech solutions advancing sustainability and Kenya’s green transition.
Public-Service Delivery AI
Eligible Applicants
Kenyan public establishments
Universities & analysis establishments
Startups & Innovators
GreenTech & Environmental AI
Eligible Applicants
Startups & Innovators
Universities & analysis establishments
General Requirements
Be legally established or formally acknowledged in Kenya.
Submit a clearly outlined drawback or use case underneath one pathway.
Identify meant customers, clients or beneficiaries and clarify why AI is suitable.
Describe anticipated public, environmental, social or financial worth.
Describe accessible information or present a reputable data-access and preparation plan.
Identify a accountable focus and group.
Participate in evaluation, technical help, monitoring and accountable AI critiques.
Comply with relevant Kenyan authorized, regulatory, licensing, data-protection and IP necessities.
GreenTech Startup & Innovator Eligibility
Applicants deciding on the Kenyan Startup or Innovator class should meet the next:
Legally registered and working in Kenya, with clearly recognized founders and possession.
Technology-enabled answer addressing an eligible GreenTech problem.
AI already contributes — or may materially contribute — to the proposed answer.
Committed core group with capability to take part all through the programme.
Understanding of meant clients, customers or beneficiaries.
Prototype or minimal viable answer.
Access to, or a reputable plan to acquire, the information required for growth and testing.
Relevant approvals/licenses in place, or a reputable compliance plan.
Basic company governance and accountability preparations.
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