OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Applications: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge 2025

The Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI), of the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) invites eligible AI innovators to express their interest in participating in the AI4D Innovation scaling challenge.
This project is intended to support deployed and in-use AI innovations that promise significant social impact and demonstrate readiness to scale. The innovation or solution must demonstrate readiness to scale beyond the current user base. Solutions must be beyond the proof-of-concept phase and be deployed under real-life conditions. Earlier-stage ideation-only concepts will not be considered at this time.
Responsible AI can tackle Africa’s development challenges, but scaling real-world solutions responsibly is critical. Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) is a program, supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, that aims to foster safe, inclusive and responsible AI ecosystems that empower people and accelerate progress on critical development challenges. AI4D supports responsible AI ecosystems where experts across Sub-Saharan Africa are enabled to develop their own solutions to these challenges and mitigate AI risks through safe, inclusive, rights-based and sustainable AI applications and policies.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include the following:
- Individual researchers and innovators.
- AI startups and MSMEs/SMEs.
- Research institutions and Universities that are engaged in AI Research and Development.
- Consortia comprising multiple stakeholders working collaboratively on AI solutions.
Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Seed funding of $100,000 USD depending on the stage of development.
- Scaling of Responsible AI solutions (SRAIS) collaboration/technical assistance from a global network of experts.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded innovators, researchers, industry leaders, policy makers and other funders.
Application Process
Applicants should fill the template provided on submittable HERE. The template shall constitute of:
- Applicant profile: Background information, including relevant experience and ability to develop an AI solution.
- Project Concept Note: A concise description of the AI Innovation Scaling, targeted challenges, objectives, implementation plans, and expected outcomes.
- An initial self-administered responsible AI and scaling assessment.
Deadline: September 4, 2025
Click HERE to Apply
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