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UNESCO Grants Boost African Women in AI

Fifteen entrepreneurs receive funding and mentorship to develop AI solutions for infrastructure and water management.

By Avantgarde News Desk··1 min read
A professional African woman working on a laptop in a bright, modern office, focusing on a screen showing data visualizations.

A professional African woman working on a laptop in a bright, modern office, focusing on a screen showing data visualizations.

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UNESCO selected 15 entrepreneurs to receive financial grants and professional mentoring [1]. These women are part of the African Women in Tech and AI initiative [1]. This program supports the development of AI-driven solutions for pressing continental issues [1]. The award winners focus on critical sectors like water management and infrastructure [1]. Their projects aim to bridge technological gaps while driving local innovation [1]. This initiative highlights the growing influence of African women in data science [1].

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