Meta, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG), has launched the ”Llama Accelerator Programme” to harness AI for addressing national challenges. The initiative focuses on fostering the development and deployment of solutions powered by Meta’s open-source large language model, Llama3. It aims to support local startups, developers, and researchers in building AI-powered products that tackle key issues in education, agriculture, healthcare, and governance.
Unveil in Abuja, the Llama Accelerator is part of Meta’s boarder commitment to expanding AI access and innovation across Africa. Through this partnership, the government seeks to create an enabling environment for AI-driven solutions that address local problems, boost digital economy growth, and increase employment opportunities.
The accelerator will offer selected participants mentorship, technical support, and funding opportunities . Startups and individuals developing impactful AI tools using Llama 3 will benefit from Meta’s infrastructure and expertis, while also receiving government backing to pilot and scale their innovations.
The progamme also includes AI literacy workshops and community events to raise awareness and build capacity among Nigeria developers. This strategic move positions Nigeria as a regional hub for responsible AI innovation, emphasizing local ownership and problem-solving.
This partnership reflects Meta’s ongoing efforts to democratize AI development and ensure that open-source tools like Llama 3 can be used to solve real-world challenges. With this initiative, both Meta and the Nigeria government signal a shared vision to promote inclusive technological advancement and unlock the transformative potential of AI across various sectors of the economy.
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