Swedish AI Fund for Early-stage African AI Companies
Swedish AI Fund for Early-stage African AI Companies
SAIF is an NGO with the purpose of providing financial aid, grants, and scholarships globally to those who are working, researching, and/or involved in the AI industry towards equality, safety, and security in the field of AI.
To achieve this end, several public and private actors are collaborating in SAIF. In 2022, SAIF is funding 100 million Swedish Krona (approx. Euro 10 million) globally. SAIF is expanding fast to reach more countries. Currently, SAIF is active in 8 countries: Israel, Sweden, Albania, the UK, South Africa, Germany, Georgia, and North Macedonia.
The AI Media Group is the primary launch partner for SAIF in Africa along with launch partners; AWS, Nvidia, Telkom, Embassy of Switzerland SA, Zindi, Cirrus AI and AiCE Kenya. SAIF now invite candidate African AI companies to apply using the application process below.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to receive funds from SAIF you need to apply through SAIF’s official partners and for the initial Africa funding call this is via The AI Media Group.
SAIF is seeking to fund companies based in Africa primarily at pre-seed stage who have developed solutions and services that leverage AI.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Swedish AI Fund for Early-stage African AI Companies
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