The partnership aims to modernise how students learn and how teachers prepare lessons, starting with a large-scale pilot in Rwanda.

The programme builds on an earlier rollout among ALX learners across the continent. That first test phase recorded over 1,100 conversations and more than 4,000 interactions in just two days, a sign of early appetite for the tool. 

The partners are now changing their attention to Rwanda’s public education system, where thousands of teachers, lecturers and selected civil servants will be provided with digital training designed to strengthen lesson planning, stimulate curiosity and raise teaching standards.

The core idea is instead of simply giving answers, Chidi guides users through questions that encourage deeper thinking. Teachers can use it to refine lesson structure or spark new classroom discussions, while students gain round-the-clock access to support that helps them reason through problems at their own pace.

Under the second phase of the programme, up to 2,000 Rwandan educators will take part in ALX’s AI Career Essentials training. Participants will receive hands-on exposure to tools provided through Anthropic’s Claude platform, along with a year’s access to Claude Pro, Claude Code and additional education-focused features once they complete the pilot.

A joint working group drawn from ALX, Anthropic and Rwanda’s government will track the outcomes. Their findings will help build Rwanda’s national direction on technology in education, including the development of future tools such as Chidi for Schools and potential models suited to African languages.

Beyond the classroom impact, the collaboration aims to strengthen Rwanda’s long-term technical readiness. Several ministries are providing policy support, access to institutions and a framework to scale the initiative without taking on financial obligations.

The partners view this as a model that can be adopted by neighbouring countries. Rwanda is effectively serving as the first testing ground for a system designed to support both teaching and public-sector work, while enabling Africa to develop solutions that match global standards.

Fred Swaniker, ALX’s founder and CEO, noted the vision of the programme. 

“This collaboration marks a bold step in redefining how African talent learns, works, and leads in the age of AI,” he said. “Through our partnership with Anthropic and the Government of Rwanda, we are ensuring that Africa’s youth are not just consumers of AI, but creators, shaping the innovations that will define the global economy.”

The initiative supports Rwanda’s goal of building a workforce prepared for future industries, while giving African students and educators access to tools typically concentrated in global tech hubs. 

The partners intend to expand the programme once the pilot concludes and the impact becomes measurable.

The round was led by Abu Dhabi’s Magna Investments, backed by a group of more than 20 angel investors drawn from the technology and education sectors across multiple countries. 

The capital injection will be used to expand the company’s reach and to fund research and development of its flagship product, Edu AI.

Founded in 2022, Edumentors has already made a name for itself in the crowded online education space by matching children with student-tutors from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. 

The approach, built on mentorship rather than just instruction, has resonated strongly with parents, 98% of whom reported measurable improvements in their children’s performance. 

The company says it has facilitated more than 100,000 lessons across 35 countries, generating $3 million in revenue to date.

The next step for the company includes Edu AI, designed to go beyond pre-recorded lessons or simplistic avatars.

The platform will replicate live tutoring sessions by interpreting facial expressions, recognising body language, and responding to non-verbal cues in real time. It will also feature interactive whiteboards, personalised notes, and live progress tracking.

“Every student deserves a world-class education, regardless of location or background,” said Tornike Asatiani, founder and chief executive of Edumentors. “With Edu AI, we’re opening doors for hundreds of millions of learners to access instruction once reserved for a privileged few.”

Edumentors has already rolled out three AI-driven tools, including an exam-marking assistant, an AI-based parent influencer, and a tutor training module, laying the groundwork for its flagship product. Future developments will include an AI “co-pilot” to complement the main tutoring platform.

The potential market is huge. The global online tutoring industry is forecast to reach $27 billion, with artificial intelligence expected to push adoption and growth even further. Edumentors is eyeing expansion into the United States as part of its next phase of growth.

“By combining proven human tutoring with breakthrough AI capabilities, Edumentors has the opportunity to redefine education at scale,” said investor Richard Hargreaves. “It’s a model built for both impact and growth.”

With this new funding round, the company is betting on technology to make education more accessible and personal, something that has long been considered the preserve of private tutoring.

Being its fourth expansion in less than a year, this expansion stresses the company’s vision to be the go-to platform in a sector it values at over $30 billion annually.

With operations now in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Burundi, and Tanzania, Craydel is targeting a fast-growing market of more than 400,000 African students who pursue studies abroad each year. 

The company argues that despite rising demand, many learners still face fragmented guidance and lack transparent support in choosing higher education opportunities.

“Across Africa, students face the same challenge: limited, biased advice from a fragmented agent system,” said Craydel’s co-founder and CEO, Manish Sardana. “At Craydel, we’re flipping that model, putting control back in learners’ hands with seamless access to the tech to search, match, and apply to their best-fit universities. With proven playbooks for new market expansion, we’re scaling fast, with the learner always at the centre.”

Founded in 2021 by Sardana alongside John Nguru (CTO) and Shayne Aman Premji (CFO), the startup has raised more than $2.5 million in venture funding from investors including Enza Capital and Angaza Capital. Its platform is free to learners but generates revenue from universities that pay commission for successful student enrollments.

The company’s key feature is its “University Matchmaker,” a tool that uses psychometrics, academic performance, budget, and career aspirations to recommend suitable institutions. This approach is designed to bypass traditional education agents, offering personalised and bias-free results.

Craydel’s expansion strategy is underpinned by local partnerships and regulatory navigation, a model it believes gives it an edge over global competitors like ApplyBoard of Canada and Australia’s IDP Education, which have long dominated international student recruitment.

“Our expansion to Burundi and Tanzania is part of our journey to deploy the Craydel platform across Africa,” Sardana added.

With Africa’s education sector being impacted by a youth-heavy population (with over 60% under the age of 25) and a growing appetite for international qualifications, Craydel’s timing is just right. Nonetheless, career counselling and reliable university placement remain scarce in many parts of the continent.

Craydel is scaling to also expand its workforce, with fresh hiring rounds underway in Nigeria and Kenya. The company has revealed that more market launches are on the horizon as it pushes toward profitability.

It didn’t arrive in the form of a big announcement or get incubated in a global accelerator program. No. GMind AI was born where exclusion and need coexist, in classrooms across Africa, where underpaid teachers and overwhelmed students have been left to figure things out themselves.

This is a case study of solving huge problems, with huge impact, from the ground up.

Built in Africa, for the World

GMind AI was created from within the challenges of African education systems, overcrowded classrooms, poor infrastructure, and high demand for results. 

Co-founded by Dr Success Ojo, a Nigerian educator and technologist, the platform was built from a simple question: What if technology could actually work for us, not just impress us?

Her response was the design of a platform that understands the realities of teachers and learners, in their languages, and under their limitations. 

Today, GMind AI supports over 10 million users in more than 50 countries, reiterating that African problems, when solved properly, can serve the world.

Education Reimagined, Not Just Automated

GMind AI is a practical, all-in-one platform offering a virtual tutor, real-time lesson planning, multilingual support, note summarization, personalized quizzes, resume and interview prep, plus ClassHub and Assessment Hub for smart teaching and performance tracking—essential tools for today’s educators and learners, not just “nice-to-haves.”

For students, it’s a study partner that never sleeps. For teachers, it’s a personal assistant that doesn’t complain. And unlike most platforms that treat educators like an afterthought, GMind AI centres them.

GMind AI’s Smart Search is built for education—designed not just to provide answers, but to deliver context-rich, tailored insights. Whether you’re creating a syllabus, researching a paper, or prepping a lesson, it delivers precision over generalised results. No more endless Googling—just smart, focused support with accurate sources, citations, and related videos.

The Human Engine Behind the Code

Behind the platform is a team of Nigerian engineers, educators, and AI specialists. But more importantly, there’s conviction. A belief that AI is not a toy for big tech, it is a tool for social good.

Dr Ojo has been very assertive about the company’s north star. She said, “GMind AI is more than a tool; it’s a strategic partner that evolves with you, showcasing unparalleled adaptability and intelligence.” It is a human-centered AI platform, built by educators for educators and learners everywhere—designed to empower, not replace.

She has consistently resisted the temptation to build common, one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, she insisted on Prompt Assist, a feature that provides structured templates for clarity and consistency. She demanded local language support and made sure the platform could be used by people without stable internet or foreign currency accounts.

This is what makes GMind AI not just commendable, but usable.

Bridging Global Gaps

GMind AI is not the first edtech tool to try going global. But it may be the first to do it without losing its focus. Its growth strategy is as grassroots as it gets, relying on diaspora networks, multilingual design, and open-source collaborations.

With strategic partnerships including NVIDIA and LLaMA, GMind AI is powered by world-class AI infrastructure—but the true growth story lies in its partnerships with institutions, teachers’ communities, government agencies, and educator groups.

Students in underserved classrooms rely on tools like “Quiz Me” and the Assignment Helper. More importantly, teachers now see GMind AI as a trusted assistant—one that delivers precision, saves hours of planning time, and frees them up to focus on what matters most: teaching and supporting their students.

Speaking on the company’s mission, Dr Ojo stated, “In 2024, we trained over 50,000 Nigerians, empowering them with the skills to use AI responsibly and effectively. In 2025, GMind AI is set to train 500,000 teachers across Nigeria’s public and private institutions, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in AI-powered classrooms. This initiative reflects our unwavering belief that ethical, inclusive AI adoption is critical to Nigeria’s digital future.”

Recognition, Not Validation

In 2024, GMind AI won the Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning award at the Art of Technology Lagos—affirming its leadership in ethical, inclusive AI innovation. Dr. Ojo, the visionary founder, has earned multiple recognitions, including being named among Africa’s Top 100 Women in Tech, Women in Tech to Watch in 2025, and recipient of the Women of Worth Award (Houston). She was also formally recognized by the Texas House of Representatives for her inspiring leadership.

These milestones underscore GMind AI’s global relevance and local impact—built for real classrooms, driven by real results.

But what truly defines GMind AI is what happens every day—empowering teachers to create AI-driven lessons in minutes, guiding students through personalized learning journeys, and enabling real-time assessments on even the lowest-end devices.

From remote classrooms in Accra to bustling schools in New York, GMind AI is making AI accessible, practical, and transformational for educators and learners everywhere.

Teachers now create teaching hubs in GMind AI ClassHub—our all-in-one learning management and teaching automation tool that powers 24/7 content delivery, live classes, and assignment workflows. It enables co-creation of content among educators, supports local language instruction, and is fully customizable for institutions, education ministries, and learning agencies.

Unlike Magic School AI, Khanmigo, or SchoolAI—which often require high-end access and focus narrowly on tutoring or content generation—GMind AI is built mobile-first, multilingual, and optimized for real classrooms, especially in low-resource settings.

For educators and learners everywhere.

Not Just for Africa, But From Africa

There’s a subtle but important difference between exporting Western ideas to Africa, and building African solutions that work anywhere. GMind AI is firmly in the second category.

It doesn’t apologise for where it comes from. It leverages it. That’s why it works.

Where most platforms see users, GMind sees people. Where most companies pitch features, GMind delivers outcomes. And where most global tools enter Africa to extract value, GMind begins in Africa and scales to solve global challenges including affordability, accessibility, collaboration.

In Dr Ojo’s words, “By bridging human and machine intelligence, GMind AI creates a space where technology meets real-world needs with precision and empathy.”

GMind AI shows that when African entrepreneurs are trusted with their own problems, and provided with the right support, they can build tools that compete globally and lead.

If you’re still underestimating African technology, this might be the last chance to get on track.