Youth in AI

What Youth in AI does

Youth in AI is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Accra, Ghana, founded in January 2024 to advance AI Education, Research, and Adoption (AI ERA) across the African continent. The organization operates three core programs: the Youth in AI Series (an ongoing workshop and webinar training program), the Youth in AI Research Lab (launched July 2025 at the Google Research Office in Accra), and the annual Youth in AI Summit. It serves a community of 3,000+ students, researchers, innovators, and young professionals from 15+ African nations, with no-cost membership and free access to all participant-facing programs.

The Youth in AI Lab produces applied AI research across multiple modalities, including computer vision deep learning models for liver ultrasound image segmentation (hepatitis, cirrhosis, tumors) and avocado disease detection, a multimodal healthcare platform (eMediqAI) with a 24/7 medical AI agent and doctor discovery system, and AI agents built on no-code platforms such as Vertex AI, Genkit, Gemini, and Google AI Studio. The liver ultrasound project has been accepted for presentation at Deep Learning Indaba 2025 in Rwanda. Programs are delivered virtually via Zoom/Google Meet and onsite at the Google Research Office, with self-service registration through Google Forms.

Revenue is sourced from corporate sponsorships and grants (Google, Women in Cloud, Intel, Mastercard Foundation ecosystem, GIZ FAIR Forward), partnership fees, and co-branded event income. All core programs are free for participants; corporate and partnership packages are quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Strategic partners include Google Research Accra (AI Lab hosting), Women in Cloud (April 2025 strategic partnership), EPDL Training (digital skills curriculum), BlueSPACE Africa, Crescent Advisory Group, NITA (Ghana), ICP Ghana, and academic institutions such as Academic City University College.

Name

Youth in AI

Legal name

Youth in AI

Website

https://youthinai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Youth in AI is a Ghana-based nonprofit advancing AI Education, Research, and Adoption across Africa. It runs workshops, an AI Research Lab at Google Research Accra, and an annual summit serving 3,000+ youth across 15+ African nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Education and Research Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Learning Platforms for Students (EDAFANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• AI education programs
• AI research lab
• Youth tech training
• Community AI workshops
• AI summit events

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Partnerships and Sponsorships: As a nonprofit, Youth in AI's primary funding comes from corporate sponsorships, partnership fees, and grants from organizations like Women in Cloud, Google Research, and other technology partners. Revenue supports workshop delivery, research lab operations, and summit events.
2. Co-branded Events and Programs: Revenue generated through co-hosting events, speaking engagements, digital campaigns, and scholarship programs with partners like Women in Cloud. These co-branded initiatives create income while advancing the mission.
3. Community Membership: Professional youth membership platform is offered for free currently. The organization may monetize through future premium programs, career placement services, or employer recruitment fees.
4. AI Lab Research Fellowships: Sector-specific research fellowships and innovation sprints under the AI Lab generate value through talent development and potential intellectual property, with funding from development partners and grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Youth in AI is a nonprofit that delivers AI education, research, and adoption programs for African youth through three flagship pillars: the Youth in AI Series (ongoing workshop training on AI agents, healthcare, agriculture, and education), the Youth in AI Lab (a research environment hosted at Google Research Accra producing deep learning models and AI solutions for African challenges), and the annual Youth in AI Summit (a flagship conference convening youth, innovators, and policymakers). All programs are provided free of charge to individual youth members, with corporate partnerships and sponsorships funding operations.

Product overview

Youth in AI is a nonprofit organization operating as a platform with three core product pillars: the Youth in AI Series (ongoing workshop/training sessions), the Youth in AI Lab (research and innovation platform), and the annual Youth in AI Summit (flagship conference). The organization also conducts sector-specific research projects including healthcare AI diagnostics (Liver Ultrasound Segmentation, eMediqAI), agricultural AI (Avocado Disease Detection), and develops AI agents. Programs span AI education, responsible AI adoption, and policy engagement across Africa, with strategic partnerships like the Women in Cloud collaboration extending reach into inclusive innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth in AI Series Ongoing workshop training series designed to engage participants in various AI applications, from AI agents, AI in education, healthcare, and agriculture. Features expert-led lectures and panel discussions providing practical skills that impact participants' career paths. Delivered free to African youth via virtual (Zoom, Google Meet) and in-person formats.
• Youth in AI Lab Inclusive research environment hosted at Google Research Accra for young researchers to explore, experiment, and conduct groundbreaking AI research. Combines generative AI, large language models, multi-agent systems, and ethical AI frameworks to foster youth-led innovation addressing societal challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and climate.
• Youth in AI Summit Flagship annual event convening hundreds of youth, AI innovators, digital influencers, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. Features expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and showcases next-generation AI solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Deep Learning Model for Liver Ultrasound Image Segmentation Predictive deep learning tool for enhancing diagnostic accuracy in healthcare. Segments liver ultrasound images to aid diagnosis of hepatitis, cirrhosis, and tumors. Designed for low-resource settings to support frontline health workers with fast, accurate diagnostics.
• Adaptive Deep Learning Model for Avocado Disease Detection Real-time deep learning system detecting and classifying avocado fruit diseases. Supports precision agriculture, early intervention, and quality assurance across the avocado supply chain for food security and agricultural sustainability.
• eMediqAI Smart Healthcare Platform Smart healthcare platform making instant, accurate, and affordable mobile AI healthcare accessible to rural and underserved communities. Features AI/ML diagnostics system, medical AI agent for 24/7 consultations, and doctor discovery system for accurate medical intervention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ students, researchers, and professionals from 15+ African nations engaged in AI education and research
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Women in CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Youth in AI and Women in Cloud announced a strategic partnership in April 2025 to democratize access to AI knowledge, leadership, and career opportunities for youth, especially in underserved communities. The collaboration includes co-branded events, speaking engagements, digital campaigns, and scholarship opportunities. Women in Cloud is a global movement of 120,000+ women founders, executives, and technologists across 80+ countries, committed to unlocking $1B in economic access by 2030.
• EPDL TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPDL Training is a prominent digital skills training organization in Ghana and the parent/affiliated organization of Youth in AI President Misbawu Abdallah. EPDL co-organizes Youth in AI Series events, provides digital skills curriculum, and has developed innovative virtual schools for young professionals. The organizations share leadership and collaborate on program delivery.
• Google Research AccracoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Research Accra hosts the Youth in AI Lab at its office in Accra. The AI Lab was officially launched at Google Research in June/July 2025, marking a milestone collaboration that provides young African researchers with access to research infrastructure, mentorship from Google AI leaders, and a professional environment for conducting AI research projects including deep learning models for healthcare and agriculture.
• BlueSPACE Africa / BlueSPACE Financial Cloud & Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlueSPACE Africa (founded by Samuel Tettey Amanor) partners with Youth in AI through board representation (Samuel Amanor serves as a Governing Board Member), event collaboration, and co-development of AI education content. BlueSPACE is a digital transformation company focused on financial services and innovation hubs across Africa. Amanor is a recurring speaker at Youth in AI Series events.
• Crescent Advisory Group LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrescent Advisory Group Limited is a key summit partner for the Youth in AI Summit. CEO Nadeen Matthews Blair serves as a headline speaker. The partnership brings strategic advisory expertise and helps curate the summit agenda covering data privacy, innovation, AI policy, and youth engagement in policy making.
• NITA (National Information Technology Agency, Ghana)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNITA is listed as a summit partner for the Youth in AI Summit, contributing government-level engagement and policy perspectives on AI development in Ghana.
• ICP Ghana (Internet Content Provider Guild Ghana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICP Ghana is listed as a summit partner, contributing to the ecosystem pillar of the Youth in AI Summit and bringing internet/digital industry perspectives.
• African UnionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth in AI is supported by advisors from the African Union and contributed to the drafting of the Continental AI Strategy. Governing Board Member Richard Apau is a member of the AU Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and contributed to the Africa Continental Strategy on Responsible AI.
• Google (Advisory Support)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth in AI is supported by advisors from Google who provide strategic guidance on AI education and research programs. The AI Lab is hosted at Google Research Accra, and Google Cloud tools (Vertex AI, Gemini, Google AI Studio, Firebase) are used in Youth in AI Series workshops.
• Intel (Advisory Support)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth in AI is supported by advisors from Intel, contributing technical expertise and strategic guidance to the organization's programs and research initiatives.
• GIZ FAIR ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ FAIR Forward — GIZ's artificial intelligence for development initiative — supports Youth in AI through technical advisory. Elikplim Sabblah from GIZ FAIR Forward participated as a guest speaker at the Build Smarter AI Agents session. GIZ FAIR Forward also supports Ghana's National AI Strategy, creating alignment with Youth in AI's mission.
• Google Developer Group (GDG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShadrack Inusah, Accra Lead of Google Developer Group (GDG), participated as a guest speaker at the Youth in AI Series: Build Smarter AI Agents session, contributing technical mentorship and developer community connections.
• Mastercard FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRose Kimu, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, authored an open letter on Youth in AI published by the Mastercard Foundation. Her AI initiatives were supported by the Mastercard Foundation, and the organization publishes content about African youth in AI through its platforms.
• World Economic Forum (C4IR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth in AI content is referenced and republished by the World Economic Forum. The organization participated in discussions at the C4IR Global AI Summit on Africa in Rwanda (April 2025). Youth in AI's mission aligns with WEF's AI governance and inclusion priorities.
• Academic City (Academic City University College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic City University College is listed as a previous summit partner, contributing academic perspectives and university community engagement to the Youth in AI Summit ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Data Science Nigeria: Pan-Nigerian AI community and nonprofit focused on building a world-class AI ecosystem through bootcamps, research, and talent development. Closest direct peer as an African nonprofit combining AI education, community, and applied research for youth.
• Deep Learning Indaba: Pan-African organization strengthening machine learning and AI across the continent through annual conferences (Indaba), IndabaX local chapters, and research programs. Highly comparable as a youth-serving pan-African AI community and research convener.
• Zindi: Africa's largest data science competition platform, connecting a community of African data scientists with companies to solve real-world problems. Comparable as an AI talent and community platform serving African practitioners with applied, problem-driven work.
• Black in AI: Global nonprofit promoting diversity and inclusion in AI through research, mentorship, and workshops at major ML conferences. Comparable mission of increasing representation of young African/diaspora researchers in AI academic and applied work.
• AI Saturdays (AI6): Global grassroots movement offering free AI education through weekend study groups and meetups, with active chapters across Africa. Comparable as a community-led, free AI upskilling platform for emerging AI talent.

Regional players

• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): Pan-African network of centers of excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, including AI and data science. Comparable as a continental-scale, Africa-based STEM capacity builder with structured educational programs.
• Rwanda Coding Academy: Government-backed institution in Rwanda providing advanced software engineering and emerging-technology training to African youth. Comparable as a focused African youth tech/AI training program, though structured as a formal academy.

Emerging players

• Moringa School: Kenya-based tech education provider offering bootcamps in software engineering and data science with strong employer partnerships. Comparable as an African tech/AI skills training provider, though more commercial and employer-led.

Broad incumbents

• ALX Africa: Large-scale African tech training provider backed by the Africa Leadership Group, offering free software engineering and data science programs across multiple countries. Comparable as a broader African youth tech-skills platform with significantly larger scale.
• Andela: Global tech talent network that originated in Africa and connects African software engineers with international employers. Comparable as a builder of African tech talent pipelines, though more commercial and employer-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/youthin_ai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@epdl_global
• Facebookfacebook.com/youthinai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youthinai
• Instagraminstagram.com/youthin.ai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Youth in AI