Latest news with #Zindi
Al Bawaba
12 hours ago
- Science
- Al Bawaba
IRCAI and Zindi announce winning solutions of the AI for Equity Challenge in collaboration with AWS
The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), an organization under the auspices of UNESCO, data science platform Zindi, and the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) at Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), with the support of the NAIXUS network of excellence, today announced the winners of the AI for Equity six-month global virtual contest supported researchers applying advanced cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to create new solutions that address human health issues exacerbated by the climate challenge was divided into two rounds - the first round being a call for organisations to submit AI challenges they were working on at the nexus of climate action, gender, and organisations selected in the first round were the Kuyesera AI Lab at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, and the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in the second round, AI experts and engineers from all over the world were called on to compete on Zindi to build the best models they could to solve the challenges set by these two organisations. Over two months, 1300 AI builders from 90 countries put a combined 63,000 hours of effort towards building cutting edge AI Kuyesera AI Disaster Damage and Displacement Challenge asked participants to help communities recover from climate disasters by detecting damaged infrastructure using aerial imagery. The winner was Mark Landry of the USA, who leveraged a novel use of vision large models (VLMs) for detecting damaged infrastructure to secure his SUA Outsmarting Outbreaks Challenge called on experts to predict outbreaks of waterborne diseases in Tanzania that have a disproportionate impact on women and winner was Yisak Berhanu of Ethiopia, who used simple LightGBM models with clever data aggregations to set himself apart."I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and I believe this solution can make a tangible difference to people's lives in Tanzania,' said Yisak Berhanu.'I'm ready to collaborate with health organizations, offering my time and expertise to ensure a smooth deployment process, assist with any necessary adjustments, and help maximize the solution's positive impact on the communities it's designed to serve."The AI for Equity Challenge, hosted on the Zindi platform, aligns with the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative's (ASDI) mission to accelerate sustainability research, innovation, and collaboration by helping to minimize the cost and time needed to acquire and analyze high- value datasets. The challenge focused on equitable futures at the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 13 (Climate Action).Participants used data made available through ASDI, with a preference towards building on AWS AI services and infrastructure, to develop solutions. The competition was judged and mentored in collaboration with NAIXUS, a network of AI and sustainable development research organizations.'We are incredibly proud of this partnership and the ingenuity demonstrated by the winners of the AI for Equity Challenge,' said Davor Orlic, COO at IRCAI. 'These groundbreaking solutions not only showcase the transformative power of AI but also highlight the vital role of collaboration in tackling global IRCAI, we are committed to bridging the gap between research, industry, and communities of practice in AI, ensuring that innovations translate into real-world impact. Moreover, the challenge ultimately afforded us the opportunity to introduce the remarkable achievements of African AI practitioners to the broader AI communities in Europe, fostering deeper connections and shared progress.'The challenge's objectives included driving awareness and use of existing ASDI datasets for new sustainability-focused research and innovation, connecting regional and global AI communities on sustainability issues, and amplifying real-world solutions that enable decision-making and the competition, global climate researchers, nonprofits, and tech startups leveraged technical resources based on their needs, including high-performance computing (HPC), cloud compute, AI, generative AI, and machine learning (ML) services. Selected teams received expert guidance in AI sustainability and ethics, along with AWS credits to build their solutions.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cassava Technologies and Zindi team up to accelerate AI innovation in Africa
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zindi, the largest professional network for data scientists in Africa, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. ll see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives. These include using Cassava's GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi's AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage one another's platforms and ecosystems. 'For Africa's AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is essential to provide platforms and resources for the continent's developers and startups. 'Combining our data centres' advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi's innovative data science platform creates a powerful foundation for digital advancement,' said Hardy Pemhiwa, president and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies. 'Zindi is thrilled at the opportunity to partner with Cassava Technologies to strengthen African datasets, address local problems with locally-developed solutions, and help more African AI builders access the resources they need to succeed. 'Collaborating on the launch of a challenge specifically aimed at nurturing Africa's AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions; it will help build new skills and create employment opportunities,' said Zindi CEO and Co-Founder, Celina Lee. With the signing of this MoU, Cassava and Zindi are set to make significant inroads in Africa's AI landscape. This follows its recent announcement of its plans to build Africa's first AI factory and the 2024 launch of Cassava's AI business. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cassava Technologies and Zindi collaborate to showcase African Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation
Cassava Technologies ( a global technology leader of African heritage, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zindi, the largest professional network for data scientists in Africa, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives. These include using Cassava's GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi's AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage one another's platforms and ecosystems. 'For Africa's AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is essential to provide platforms and resources for the continent's developers and start-ups. Combining our data centres' advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi's innovative data science platform creates a powerful foundation for digital advancement. Cassava is proud to support local stakeholders as they develop digital solutions to some of Africa's most pressing problems,' said Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies. As Africa's pioneering AI challenge platform, Zindi collaborates with companies, non-profit organisations, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. This partnership underscores their mutual commitment to nurturing AI talent and innovation throughout the continent. 'Zindi is thrilled at the opportunity to partner with Cassava Technologies to strengthen African datasets, address local problems with locally-developed solutions, and help more African AI builders access the resources they need to succeed. Collaborating on the launch of a challenge specifically aimed at nurturing Africa's AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions; it will help build new skills and create employment opportunities,' said Zindi CEO and Co-Founder, Celina Lee. With the signing of this MOU, Cassava and Zindi are set to make significant inroads in Africa's AI landscape. The partnership supports Cassava's objective of providing world-class digital solutions and advancing responsible AI adoption, innovation, and growth in Africa. This follows its recent announcement of its plans to build Africa's first AI factory and the 2024 launch of Cassava's AI business. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Cassava Technologies. About Cassava Technologies: Cassava Technologies is a global technology leader of African heritage providing a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure enabling digital transformation. Headquartered in the UK, Cassava has a presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the United States of America. Through its business units, namely, Cassava AI, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, and Sasai Fintech, the company provides its customers' products and services in 94 countries. These solutions drive the company's ambition of establishing itself as a leading global technology company of African heritage. About Zindi: Zindi is the leading global AI community platform, established to make data science and artificial intelligence (AI) skills accessible to all. With a network of over 80,000 data scientists registered on the platform, from more than 180 countries worldwide, Zindi helps data practitioners of all levels learn, grow and access professional opportunities while building real-world solutions for global organisations.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation
DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire - 5 May 2025 - Zindi, the leading professional network for data scientists and AI developers in emerging markets, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives. These include using Cassava's GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi's AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage one another's platforms and ecosystems. As Africa's pioneering data science competition platform, Zindi collaborates with companies, non-profit organisations, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. This partnership underscores their mutual commitment to nurturing AI talent and innovation throughout the continent. Zindi CEO and Co-Founder, Celina Lee states: 'Zindi is thrilled at the opportunity to partner with Cassava Technologies to strengthen African datasets and address local problems with locally developed solutions. Using Cassava's GPU capabilities, which are essential for handling the large and complex computations that AI and machine learning models require, and collaborating on the launch of a competition specifically aimed at nurturing Africa's AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions; it will help build new skills and create employment opportunities,' With the signing of this MOU, Cassava and Zindi are set to make significant inroads in Africa's AI landscape. The partnership supports Cassava's objective of providing world-class digital solutions and advancing responsible AI adoption, innovation, and growth in Africa. This follows its recent announcement of its plans to build Africa's first AI factory and the 2024 launch of Cassava's AI business. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation
DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire - 5 May 2025 -, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives. These include using Cassava's GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi's AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage one another's platforms and Africa's pioneering data science competition platform, Zindi collaborates with companies, non-profit organisations, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. This partnership underscores their mutual commitment to nurturing AI talent and innovation throughout the the signing of this MOU, Cassava and Zindi are set to make significant inroads in Africa's AI landscape. The partnership supports Cassava's objective of providing world-class digital solutions and advancing responsible AI adoption, innovation, and growth in Africa. This follows its recent announcement of its plans to build Africa's first AI factory and the 2024 launch of Cassava's AI #Zindi The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Zindi Zindi is also present in the Caribbean. Join Saturday May 10th 2025 Barbados hackathon Zindi is the first uniquely African data science competition platform. Zindi hosts an entire data science ecosystem of scientists, engineers, academics, companies, NGOs, governments and institutions focused on solving Africa's most pressing problems. Zindi works with companies, non-profit organizations, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. Solutions are ranked automatically by the accuracy achieved. Whether you are testing the data science waters for the first time or trying to crack a persistent business problem with data, Zindi helps organizations push their creative boundaries at an affordable cost. For data scientists, from newbies to rock stars, Zindi is a place to access African datasets and solve African problems. Data scientists will find all the tools they need on Zindi to compete, share ideas, hone their skills, build their professional profiles, find career opportunities, and have fun!
