Your weekly insights into AI technologies shaping the future. In this edition,
News ● Ibrahim Mahama signals support for young Ghanaian AI innovator ● Revised national curriculum to introduce AI, robotics and coding at basic level – Education Minister ● MOONDOOG Technologies presents AI citizen assistant proposal to the communications minister ● Ghana Brings AI and Robotics Into Primary Schools in Bid to Build Future Skills ● University of Ghana bemoans delay in AI curricula approval ● Harnessing drones and AI to combat malaria in Ghana
Events Ghana AI Summit & AwardsGhana AI Innovation Challenge
Opportunities Women in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Doctoral FellowshipUK Winter Fellowship 2027, Research Track
AI Project Ghana AI Citizen Assistant Ghana AI Summit & Awards Featured Speaker Leopold Armah Topic: AI and the Future of Banking: From Digital Transformation to Intelligent Financial Services
News Ibrahim Mahama signals support for young Ghanaian AI innovator Businessman and founder of Engineers and Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, has expressed his intention to support the innovation journey of young Ghanaian technology developer Naamgwinaa Samuel, whose artificial intelligence-powered projects have been attracting public attention.
University of Ghana bemoans delay in AI curricula approval Professor Isaac Wiafe, a computer scientist at the University of Ghana (UG), Legon, says the delay in approving artificial intelligence (AI) curricula developed by research institutions is a disincentive to advancing the nation’s AI strategy.
Harnessing drones and AI to combat malaria in Ghana Malaria remains one of the most persistent public health challenges globally. According to the World Health Organization, the disease affects hundreds of millions of people each year, with Africa bearing the highest burden and children under five accounting for most deaths.
Opportunities 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 Track Applications 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.
AI Project Ghana AI Citizen Assistant The Ghana AI Citizen Assistant is a proposed artificial intelligence-powered digital assistant being developed by MOONDOOG Technologies to improve citizens' access to government information and public services.
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
