AI Hub Compute Accelerator Programme Opens for African AI Innovators

African innovators and AI-driven startups can now apply to the Compute Accelerator Programme, part of the G7-endorsed AI Hub for Sustainable Development. The six-month initiative, running from October 2025 to March 2026, supports African ventures with compute infrastructure, mentorship, and global scaling opportunities. 

Eligibility 

Open to AI innovators entrepreneurs, startups, research-led teams from 14 priority African countries (Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Tanzania, Mauritania, Tunisia) working on high-impact solutions in areas like health, agriculture, education, climate, finance, and governance. 

Benefits 

• Access to advanced GPU and cloud compute resources
• Tailored technical mentorship and capacity building
• Talent acquisition support and readiness tools
• Connections to international partners, investors, and networks
• Enhanced visibility and credibility through UNDP and G7 backing of the programme

In partnership with leading AI ecosystem actors across Africa, Italy, and the G7, the AI Hub for Sustainable Development will assist 120 AI ventures through two programming tracks. The Compute Ready Track targets 20 market-ready ventures with immediate compute requirements, while the Compute Curious Track supports 100 early-stage innovators with high growth potential but limited technical readiness.