Through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced a new program designed to promote cooperation between entrepreneurs and corporate leaders while also advancing artificial intelligence (AI).

This project also signifies the start of Microsoft’s strategic cooperation with NVIDIA, which aims to boost the development and expansion of AI-focused startups throughout Africa.

The news strengthens cooperation with the NVIDIA Inception program and builds on the success of the Microsoft African Companies AI Fest, which was conducted in South Africa earlier this year. This program gives businesses a way to get in touch with investors, partners, and industry experts.

Gerald Maithya, General Manager of the Microsoft Africa Transformation Office, expressed enthusiasm about this development, stating, “We are thrilled to offer African AI startups the vital resources and support they need to thrive. Our partnership with NVIDIA Inception will empower startup founders to harness Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, AI tools, and go-to-market support. This collaboration will address critical challenges, such as scaling their solutions globally and reaching a wider customer base. We eagerly anticipate welcoming local entrepreneurs into this dynamic program to shape the future of AI in Africa.”

Innovation is still thriving in Africa, which has the highest average entrepreneurial rate in the world and is seeing impressive increase in investment. At a remarkable rate, more than 2,400 AI startups are currently transforming industries and creating new job opportunities around the continent.

Through a collaboration with NVIDIA Inception, the program aims to provide African companies with the necessary resources and support to accelerate their growth. This international, free program is intended to support innovative businesses by giving them access to industry experts, technology resources, and chances to interact with venture investors.

Important takeaways from prosperous regional businesses like Taimba, an agritech startup that is transforming the agricultural supply chain by putting smallholder farmers in rural areas in direct contact with urban shops, will be emphasized. Telehealth service provider Zendawa will demonstrate how it is revolutionizing pharmaceutical operations by giving pharmacists internet access to medications and financial solutions. Furthermore, Pesawise, a fintech pioneer, will showcase how it is improving safe and effective payment services and transforming the East African financial landscape with the help of tools like GitHub and Azure.

More than 14,000 African entrepreneurs have already benefited greatly from the Microsoft for entrepreneurs Founders Hub. Businesses including Snark Health, Aibanc, and PCS Agri have effectively expanded their operations around the continent by utilizing this help.

In order to assist entrepreneurs in exporting their ideas worldwide, this project will provide them with networking opportunities, technical resources, go-to-market support, Microsoft Azure, GitHub, and mentorship. Along with participating in a variety of networking and collaboration possibilities, they will also get the opportunity to investigate cutting-edge AI technologies.