Intel Corporation announced the winners of its 2024 Community Reach Program on Wednesday. This program supports innovative African projects that aim to improve lives in underserved communities.
Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore founded Intel in 1968, and the company has a long history of utilising technology for the greater good.
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Supporting innovative projects
The Community Reach Program received 436 applications from 35 African countries, which shows a strong interest in using technology to solve problems in areas such as education, healthcare, and agriculture.
The program especially encouraged women-led projects, receiving 115 applications from women.
Here are some of the selected projects:
Tinydavid Limited (Ghana): Their platform, SnooCODERED, uses AI to improve emergency healthcare responses.
Global Light Services Africa (Côte d’Ivoire) :This focuses on urban transport with AI-powered electric vehicles.
EXUUS Ltd (Rwanda): This project uses voice AI to teach financial literacy in Kinyarwanda.
University of Embu (Kenya): They created a chatbot to educate youth about HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence.
Nyansapo Foundation (Kenya): This initiative helps teachers use AI tools to improve literacy and math skills.
Africa Edu Holdings (Maarifaeducation): They set up learning centres for vulnerable groups.
Petabyte Esports Company Limited (Nigeria): Their “Ghetto to Glory” program empowers youth through gaming.
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A focus on collaboration
In addition to money, Intel provides resources and mentorship through initiatives like Intel Liftoff for Startups.
Anna Ekeledo from AfriLabs said, “The Intel Community Reach Program shows how collaboration can help tackle technology challenges.”
The selected projects will connect with partners like Prosper Africa and Modus Africa VC for additional funding and growth opportunities. British Robinson from Prosper Africa emphasised the importance of AI in driving innovation across the continent.