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Meta Partners FG to Launch ‘Llama Impact Accelerator Program’

..aims to Foster Innovation and Tackle National Challenges

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
June 10, 2025
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Llama Impact Accelerator program

Llama Impact Accelerator program

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Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation  & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have announced the launch of the Llama Impact Accelerator program aimed at enabling the development of impactful AI solutions in Nigeria.

The 8-month Llama Impact Accelerator program is designed to support early-stage startups leveraging open-source Llama models to address key national and regional challenges across four high-priority areas, including Agriculture, Security & Safety, Healthcare, and a wild card category encouraging bold, original applications of AI in any other sector with high impact potential.

With a strong focus on open innovation, the program includes a six-week incubation phase, where selected teams will receive technical training and mentorship from AI experts and industry leaders, followed by six months of extended support, including access to additional technical resources and opportunities.

“We’re excited to partner with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to launch this AI Accelerator in Nigeria — a country with a robust innovation ecosystem,” said Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy, Anglophone West Africa at Meta. “By making open-source AI more accessible and relevant to local challenges, we aim to enable the development of solutions that can drive national development and are impactful for communities.”

Enabling Local AI Talent for Global Impact

Nigeria’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem and deep pool of AI talent make it an ideal launchpad for scalable, homegrown AI solutions.

The Accelerator aims to enable local innovators with cutting-edge tools, infrastructure, and support to build responsibly with open-source LLMs like Meta’s Llama.

“This partnership marks a major step forward in our mission to develop a thriving AI ecosystem in Nigeria,” said Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy of Nigeria.

“We see AI as a key driver for national development, and this program by Meta will equip innovators with the right tools and guidance to tackle some of our most pressing issues.” 

A Shared Vision for Open Innovation

This initiative is part of Meta’s broader commitment to democratizing access to responsible AI and supporting local innovation in Nigeria.

By working closely with government partners, academia, and civil society, the Accelerator will help foster an inclusive and forward-looking AI community in Nigeria.

Applications for the program are open until 27th June 2025.

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