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ASCEND360 embodies our commitment to elevating African youth by providing comprehensive support across all facets of their lives.

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

The 2024 Young African AI Research Fellowship launched yesterday at #Indaba2024, initiated at #Indaba2023 with generous sponsorship from @JeffDean. Inspired by the @instadeepai movie "Cape to Carthage- An African AI Journey," the program nurtures emerging AI talent in Africa 1/3

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

Apply for the Young African AI Research Fellowship to join the @instadeepai Rwanda office and contribute to their AI for Social good research in Africa.

Apply here before September 17th: https://t.co/x9c4LACNdk

[InstaDeep @instadeepai]

🎉 What an incredible week we had at @DeepIndaba 2024! From inspiring talks, workshops and practicals, we were honoured to share our knowledge and collaborate with Africa’s brightest AI talents empowering the continent’s AI and Machine Learning community.

Special congratulations to the winners of the Snakes and Sequences Hackathon: Kasa, Ndjemeone, and BSpies! 🏆👏

We're excited to keep the momentum going as we open applications for our Young African AI Research Fellowship in Kigali! 🌍 Don't miss your chance to join us in Rwanda, apply before September 17th: https://t.co/yqCiwCFoM9

Explore this year’s edition highlights here: https://t.co/iojllGpWpk

#AI #MachineLearning #Africa #hackathon #DLI2024

[Jeff Dean @JeffDean]

@kbeguir @black_in_ai Delighted to partner with @ascendP360 and @instadeepai on this new fellowship program!

Great work in getting it established, @munniomer!

[AIMS Research and Innovation Centre @AIMS_RIC]

Brenda won 3 prestigious prizes:
- A 1-year #mentorship supported by @CISPA,
-A $1000 prize in the @instadeepai Hackathon,
-A 6-month internship with @instadeepai Rwanda through the Young African AI Research (YAAIR) program

#PhDExcellence #AIResearch #AfricansInSTEM

[Karim Beguir @kbeguir]

We’re honored to partner with Young African AI Research and @JeffDean to launch this Fellowship! #Indaba2024 #InstaDeep

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

The first 2024 Young African AI Research Fellowship was awarded to Brenda Anague, a PhD student in #DataScience at @AIMS_RIC,, for her outstanding poster at #Indaba2024. Interested in this opportunity? Slots are available—apply now here before Sep 17! https://t.co/Z91Wmn7422

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[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

The 2024 Young African AI Research Fellowship launched yesterday at #Indaba2024, initiated at #Indaba2023 with generous sponsorship from @JeffDean. Inspired by the @instadeepai movie "Cape to Carthage- An African AI Journey," the program nurtures emerging AI talent in Africa 1/3

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

Starting in October 2024, fellows will spend 6 months at the @instadeepai Rwanda office, gaining hands-on experience, engaging in cutting-edge research, & contributing to impactful AI advancements under the exceptional guidance of @ArnuPretorius, with a $1,000 monthly stipend 2/3

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

The "360" emphasizes our holistic approach, ensuring that we address every aspect of development—educational, economic, social, and beyond—creating a full circle of empowerment that prepares them for success in every endeavor. 3/3

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

ASCEND360 embodies our commitment to elevating Somali youth by providing comprehensive support across all facets of their lives like higher education, greater economic opportunities, and enhanced social development. 1/3

[Ascend360 @ascendP360]

The name "ASCEND" reflects our mission to uplift and empower, helping them rise from their current circumstances to achieve higher education, greater economic opportunities, and enhanced social development. 2/3