By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Ethiopian Artificial
Intelligence Institute, in partnership with Addis Ababa University and the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a two-week bootcamp
training programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of artificial intelligence
startups operating at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage.
The programme brings
together 25 AI-focused startups, providing participants with intensive training
and mentorship designed to help them transform innovative ideas into viable
products and prepare them for market adoption.
The bootcamp focuses on
enhancing startups’ ability to develop AI-driven solutions by assessing the
feasibility, scalability, and practical application of their technologies.
Participants are being guided on how to refine their concepts, strengthen product
development processes, and build solutions that address real-world challenges.
Technical support is being
provided by experts from the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, while
business development and market strategy guidance are being delivered by
experienced professionals in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Throughout the programme,
participants will explore key areas of the AI ecosystem, including startup
growth strategies, technology commercialisation, and opportunities within the
emerging artificial intelligence landscape.
The initiative forms part of
broader efforts to nurture Ethiopia’s AI innovation ecosystem by equipping
local startups with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to develop
competitive AI solutions and contribute to the country’s digital transformation
agenda.
