The Gen AI Network (GAIN) is an initiative designed to equip university students with hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence.

Through a combination of workshops, collaborative projects, and an inter-university hackathon, GAIN empowers students to build professional portfolios that enhance their career opportunities while connecting them with global AI companies.

According to Michael Osumo, InstigLabs project manager, the GAIN Hackathon is a flagship event where students tackle pressing challenges across various sectors – Healthcare, Finance, Education, etc – using AI-driven solutions. Participating teams work to develop innovative prototypes, competing for cash prizes and potential incubation

The judges of the hackathon include Manasseh Egedegbe, Derek Cheung, Taiwo Sulaimon, Joshua Udensi, and Eric Ezenwanne.

“The quality of products built by the teams was quite impressive, especially given their age. These are software that can compete at the global stage”, remarked Eric, founder of Keyz Health, a USA-based health services company and partner of the program.

“Winning teams are selected based on clarity, innovation, technical execution, feasibility, value, presentation and impact of their AI solutions. Their achievements not only mark technical excellence but also showcase AI’s potential in solving real-world problems,” said Taiwo Sulaimon, one of the judges, who is also cofounder of GetCrib.co, a property tech platform.

Konsume, the winning application, offers tailored meal recommendations based on individual dietary needs, health conditions, and preferences, ensuring users receive personalized solutions for their nutrition goals.

The platform integrates with restaurants to provide curated meal options while enabling users to track their progress and maintain customizable meal timetables.

Konsume also fosters community engagement through interactive blogs and streaks, allowing users to share tips, recipes, and achievements.

The team is made up of Backend developer, Hasbiyallah Oyebo, Frontend developer, Oluwasegun Ojo, and Product designer, Seyi Ogundipe.

The second prize went to ClarkAI, an AI-powered study assistant that helps students quickly generate notes and summaries from PDFs, YouTube videos, and voice input.

The platform offers AI-driven insights, multi-language support for translating materials, and an AI image scanner to analyze scanned notes.

The ClarkAI team is made up of UI/UX Designer, Ogundipe Oluwaseyi Emmanuel, and developer, Ashiru Sheriffdeen Olanrewaju.

GetoAI, an application that automates the creation of newsletters on recent advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and AI, emerged third in the competition.

The GetoAI team includes developer, Chukwuebuka Ezeokeke, Python developer, Nwokocha Bethel Dan, and Assistant developer, Ezeugwu Romanus Chukwuemeka.

As part of the presentation ceremony, the winning teams paid a visit to the head office and facilities of the Falcon Aerospace Limited, the mother company of InstigLabs where they met with top executives of the company including CEO, Erika Achum, Head of Product & Innovation, Basil Agbor and Pilot, Funmi Marcus.

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The event, hosted with the purpose of identifying the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, brought together industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts for an educative session of expert-led discussions, panel conversations, and networking opportunities.

The AI in Business meetup served as an engaging forum where participants discuss AI-driven business solutions, covering topics such as AI in project management, content creation, marketing optimization, and business analysis. In attendance are business owners, project managers, and marketers eager to understand how AI can ease decision-making and help in efficient operation.

The session started with networking over coffee, allowing participants to connect (meet and greet) before going into enlightening discussions led by experts.

Speakers included Philip Madaubuchi and Michael Osumo, who provided a wide overview of AI’s impact on business.

Michael Osumo, Program Manager at InstigLabs, emphasized the importance of AI in business, stating, “AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day tool that businesses must leverage to stay competitive. Our goal with this event is to help professionals understand how to integrate AI into their operations effectively.”

Oluwadamilare Akinpelu shared practical insights on leveraging AI for content creation, while Damilola Ogunfowora covered AI-powered business intelligence for strategic decision-making.

Damilola Ogunfowora, Growth Manager at The Adrenalina, highlighted AI’s potential, saying, “Artificial intelligence is changing the businesses approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Events like this are needed in helping entrepreneurs and professionals tap into these advancements.”

Throughout the event, attendees participated in breakout sessions, exchanging ideas and forming valuable professional connections. The engaging and interactive format of discussions, real world relevance of applications shared, and networking opportunities provided, have stimulated positive feedbacks from the participants

Phillip Maduabuchi, TEF Alumni Lagos Lead, reflected on the event’s impact, stating, “Bringing together entrepreneurs, AI experts, and business leaders in one room creates a powerful synergy. This event is a step toward raising AI-driven business growth across industries.”

To extend the conversation beyond the meetup, a WhatsApp community named “AI in Business” has been created to increase ongoing knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration on AI-driven business solutions.

It is no doubt, industries are now leveraging the use of AI for efficient operation in different.

About Instig Labs

Instig Labs is a business incubation platform that provides a watering bed for pre-seed startups in the tech space through various support systems.

Pan-African, sector agnostic, and technology-focused, Instig Labs aims to facilitate investment funds for at least 10 startups and create over 200 jobs by the end of 2024.

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