July 3rd, 2026Your weekly insights into AI technologies shaping the future.In this edition,
News ● The Countdown Begins: Ghana AI Summit 2026 Takes Place 29–30 July ● Elba, Google Tie AI Grant To Ghana Village Plan ● NADMO BOAFO: Ghana's AI Chatbot for Disaster Response ● UG medical student to present AI hair-loss innovation at US dermatology conference ● Ghana and France sign MoU to advance responsible AI technologies ● Google Unveils Ghana AI Lab, Eastern Cape Connectivity Hub and Soweto Innovation Centre at Africa Cloud Summit
Events Ghana AI Summit & Awards Ghana AI Innovation Challenge
Opportunities Law and AI Academic Fellowship Women in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Doctoral Fellowship UK Winter Fellowship 2027, Research Track
AI Project The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has introduced NADMO BOAFO, an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot designed to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency reporting, and public access to disaster information in Ghana.
Ghana AI Summit & Awards Featured Speaker | Sheriff Issaka Topic: AI Entrepreneurship, Startups, and the Innovation Ecosystem in Ghana: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path to Scale
News |The Countdown Begins: Ghana AI Summit 2026 Takes Place 29–30 July Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector, and the Ghana AI Summit is where Ghana's response takes shape. Taking place 29–30 July 2026 in Accra, the summit will unite the country's foremost AI minds, decision-makers, and innovators on a single platform.
| Elba, Google Tie AI Grant To Ghana Village Plan Idris Elba and Google will give 100,000 African creators, including in Ghana, free access to Gemini AI tools as part of a wider push that includes a planned creative village.
| NADMO BOAFO: Ghana's AI Chatbot for Disaster Response Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, and Ghana is embracing the trend in a meaningful way. One of the latest innovations is NADMO BOAFO, an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot developed by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
| Ghana and France sign MoU to advance responsible AI technologies The Judicial Service of Ghana is set to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered judicial assistant across the country, in what is being described as one of the most significant technology integrations in Africa’s justice system.
Opportunities Law and AI Academic Fellowship Applications are now open for the Institute for Law & AI Academic Fellowship, a two-year, full-time programme for aspiring legal scholars interested in AI law and governance. Fellows will conduct independent research on transformative AI, receive mentorship from leading academics, and prepare for careers in legal academia.
Women in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Doctoral Fellowship Applications are now open for the KAIA Network, which supports women who are currently enrolled in or have been admitted to a PhD programme at an accredited institution in sub-Saharan Africa. Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 grant, as well as mentorship and technical support to advance their research. The application deadline is 31 July 2026.
UK Winter Fellowship 2027, Research TrackApplications are now open for the GovAI UK Winter Fellowship 2027 (Research Track), a fully funded three-month programme in London for aspiring AI governance researchers. Fellows will conduct independent research, receive expert mentorship, and engage with leading policymakers and researchers.
Events Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2026 The Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026, organized by Knowledge Innovations in partnership with Deloitte Ghana, is a premier event focused on advancing artificial intelligence for economic transformation...Read More | Ghana AI Innovation Challenge The AI Innovation Challenge is an action research initiative that brings together data scientists, technologists, researchers, and innovators to develop AI-powered solutions using Ghanaian datasets. It focuses on addressing local challenges, fostering collaboration, and generating practical insights that demonstrate the real-world impact of AI in Ghana.Apply Now
