Applications are now open for the Meta AI Academy Nigeria. AI Academy Nigeria is a multi-track AI capacity-building program by Meta, in partnership with 3MTT, Nigeria’s national digital talent initiative under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), and delivered by Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN).
The program equips Nigerian developers, startups, students, and early-career professionals with practical AI skills through startup support, self-paced learning, and intensive technical training.
The Pitchathon is the first of three tracks under AI Academy Nigeria. It is designed for Nigerian startups and teams with an early-stage AI idea, working solution, or product built using Meta’s AI technologies.
Shortlisted participants will pitch their innovations live at GITEX Nigeria.
WORTH
The top two pitchathon winners will each receive:
• US$5,000 in equity-free funding
• Meta advertising credits
• An invitation to attend Meta’s Regional AI Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, in November 2026
ELIGIBILITY
- Applications are open to Nigerian developers, startups, and teams building AI solutions using Meta’s AI technologies.
- The Pitchathon is intended for teams with an early-stage AI idea or a working AI product.
DEADLINE: August 21, 2026
To apply and for more information, Visit Meta AI Academy Nigeria Official Webpage
