Google sets up AI Academy in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Tech giant Google on Monday set up a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy to support and accelerate the growth of AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, APP reported.

According to a statement, the initiative aims to bring together more than 20 startups specializing in AI technologies in an attempt to foster a vibrant AI community within APAC and ignite cross-border innovation and partnerships

The collaborative environment will encourage exchanging ideas, expertise, and resources, accelerating the development of cutting-edge AI solutions and establishing APAC as a global hub in AI advancements.

Selected startups will receive tailored mentorship, access to Google’s world-class AI experts for personalized guidance and support, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits to fuel their AI development and experimentation, and opportunities to connect and collaborate with other AI startups across the APAC region.

“Our latest AI Academy program is a testament to Google’s commitment to fostering the growth of AI across the Asia-Pacific. With Pakistan being an important market, we hope that local startups will use this opportunity to supercharge their AI solutions and further strengthen the AI ecosystem in APAC,” Google Pakistan Country Director Farhan S. Qureshi said.

Applications are open till August 16, 2024.