Solve a local problem. Compete for $10,000 in your country.
Learn AI for free in 1–2 weeks, join a team, and build a solution to a real challenge from industry. Enrollment is rolling, so you can start learning within days. No coding background needed.
Already enrolled? You’re in. Finish the AI School by your cohort’s deadline.
Already enrolled? You’re in. Finish the AI School by your cohort’s deadline so your team can submit its proposal, and invite classmates to enroll by 30 November.
How it works
Three steps from your first AI lesson to a working prototype. You start as soon as you’re onboarded.
Learn AI for free
Complete the AI School in 1–2 weeks at about two hours a day. No-code tutorials mean you don’t need a coding background. Earn a certificate.
New learners are added twice a week
Form or join a team
Come with your own team or we’ll match you with teammates. You can join a team once you’re halfway through the AI School.
Everyone finishes the AI School before the team’s proposal goes in
Build AI solutions
Build a prototype for a real problem brief from partners in health, agriculture or finance. Top teams get expert mentors and compute credits.
All MVPs due 30 April 2027 · Demo Days in June
$10,000
A $10,000 prize pool in each of Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Judging takes place in May 2027. The best teams pitch at Demo Days in June to investors, corporate partners and employers.
Zero cost
Fully funded. It costs nothing but your time and dedication.
World-class curriculum
Content designed by leading AI experts.
Pan-African network
Work with peers across four countries.
Career acceleration
Top participants are fast-tracked into partner internship pipelines.
Who can enroll?
You can enroll if all four are true.
- You’re based in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa.
- You’re a university student or graduated in the last 3 years.
- You’re passionate about technology. No prior AI coding experience needed.
- You can set aside about two hours a day for 1–2 weeks to finish the AI School.
Key dates
Your cohort depends on when you enroll. Finish each step by your cohort’s date.
| Step | Cohort 1Already enrolled | Cohort 2Enroll by 15 Nov 2026 | Cohort 3Enroll by 30 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish the AI School by | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Mon 14 Dec 2026 | Wed 30 Dec 2026 |
| Team registration | 2–13 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov – 11 Dec 2026 | 11–22 Jan 2027 |
| Build starts | 7 Dec 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 |
| MVP deadline | 19 Mar 2027 | 16 Apr 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 |
Judging in May 2027 · Demo Days in June 2027
Common questions
I’ve already enrolled. Do I need to enroll again?
No, you’re already in. Finish the AI School by your cohort’s deadline so your team can submit its proposal.
When do I start learning?
Enrollment is rolling. New learners are added to the AI School twice a week, so you can start within days of enrolling.
Do I need a team before I enroll?
No. Enroll with your team or on your own and we’ll match you with teammates. You can join a team once you’re halfway through the AI School.
How does the $10,000 prize work?
Each country has a $10,000 prize pool.
Does it cost anything?
No. The programme is fully funded with support from Google.org.
I don’t code. Can I still take part?
Yes. Code labs are optional, and no-code tutorials teach the same content.