Empowering Africa's Next Generation of AI & Robotics Builders
We're equipping young people across Africa and the diaspora with the skills, community, and opportunities to lead in the AI economy — not be left behind by it.
The AI Income Builder Challenge
Saturday 29 August 2026 · Live Online Worldwide
Build a money-making business or app with AI — in one day. Live vibe coding, practical business building, real execution.
Africa has the talent. We provide the skills, community, and opportunities to build the future.
From Lagos to Nairobi, Accra to Kampala — we are building the largest AI and robotics builder community on the continent.
From Curious to Builder in Four Steps
One connected pathway from your first meetup to shipping a real product.
Join Your Chapter
Find your city below and join free — no experience required, no cost.
Find a ChapterAttend an Event
Workshops, meetups, and hackathons happening across Africa, regularly.
See EventsLearn the Foundations
Free Academy courses built with the African context in mind.
Start LearningBuild & Lead
Ship a real project in a Buildathon, then help grow your chapter.
Explore BuildathonFind Your City
Our chapters are builder-first, community-run, and connected to the wider NextGen network.
Nigeria — Lagos
West Africa
Monthly AI & robotics meetups, workshops, and the Africa Buildathon.
Join Chapter →Nigeria — Abuja
West Africa
GovTech, AI for public sector, and a growing community of builders.
Join Chapter →Kenya — Nairobi
East Africa
AgriTech, fintech, and AI — Nairobi's builder community is thriving.
Join Chapter →Uganda — Kampala
East Africa
Education tech and robotics for social impact — a passionate community.
Join Chapter →Ghana — Accra
West Africa
University partnerships, startup culture, and a growing maker scene.
Join Chapter →Your City?
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Don't see your city? Apply to start a chapter and we'll support you.
Start a Chapter →Workshops, Meetups & Buildathons
Free events happening across Africa — learn, build, and connect with local builders.
Africa Buildathon
Our flagship pan-African event bringing builders together to solve local problems with AI and robotics.
Local Build Labs
Hands-on sprints where you ship real projects with mentors in your city.
Chapter Meetups
Connect with builders in your city — Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Kampala and more.
Free Courses to Start Today
All foundational courses are free — built for builders at every level.
AI & Robotics Foundations
Start here — no experience required. Understand how AI actually works and build your first project.
Start Free →Building an AI-Powered Business
For Africa's entrepreneurs — go from idea to AI-powered business in weeks.
Start Free →AI & Robotics for Youngsters
Future-proofing the next generation — practical AI skills for young builders aged 14+.
Start Free →More Than a Programme. A Movement.
Whether you want to build, give back, or invest in Africa's future — there's a place for you here.
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