
AWS Announces $230 Million Commitment for Generative AI Startups
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), has unveiled a significant $230 million commitment to support startups globally in the development of generative AI applications. This initiative aims to provide early-stage companies with AWS credits, mentorship, and education to enhance their use of artificial intelligence

Afrilabs Publishes Two Groundbreaking Ai Reports Funded By The Gates Foundation
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs, is thrilled to announce the release of two pivotal studies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), these studies offer unprecedented insights into the AI startup ecosystem and the ethical implications of

Ten African Startups Selected to Receive Funding to Develop Blue and Green Economy Solutions
BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are thrilled to announce the selection of ten innovative, future-looking startups as part of the Africa Blue Wave and Regen Wave initiatives. Each startup is set to receive $55,000 in funding, to advance their solutions for the

Dentsu’s Carat Wins Pernod Ricard’s €100m EMEA Media Planning and Buying Account
Dentsu’s Carat has been awarded the prestigious €100m EMEA media planning and buying account for Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading beverage companies. This significant appointment was confirmed on June 7, 2024, and marks a new chapter in Pernod Ricard’s media strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.