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🚀 Join us for the ASEAN GenAI Startup Report Launch Roadshow 2024 in Malaysia! I’m personally excited for this report because it will show where we stand with other players in the region. If you’re building in the GenAI space, the hope is that you gain the necessary data points you need to have that check-in with your founding team to continue or quickly pivot as the R&D for LLM is not slowing down — an opportunity to identify weak signals in the regional space to quickly develop tools/services to help enterprises capture business value. As other builders, the experience we’ve gain in the past 18+ months building, experimenting & talking about Applied LLM is a superpower own its own. 🤖🧠🌊 🌟 Hosted by GenAI Fund, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Databricks, this event will reveal the latest insights from our GenAI startup ecosystem report. Discover trends, opportunities, and resources shaping GenAI's future in Southeast Asia. Event Details: 📅 Date: 26 August 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: AWS Office, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Agenda Overview: 🔹 Keynote Session: Insights from Denning Tan, Partner at GenAI Fund. 🔹 GenAI Expertise: AWS and Databricks programs for startups. 🔹 Panel Discussion: Market-specific GenAI trends with top local startups, investors, AWS reps. 🔹 GenAI Startup Showcase: Live demos from local GenAI champions. (Exhibiting startups announced soon!) 🔹 Networking: Refreshments and networking with industry leaders, peers, and VCs. 🔹 Post-Event GTM Roundtable: Exclusive roundtable on GTM initiatives across ASEAN. 📢 Exclusive to Attendees: The final report will be distributed only to those who attend the roadshow events. ✅ Secure Your Spot https://lnkd.in/gCTf-T2f

Google Opens Applications for Startups AI Accelerator AfricaGoogle has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. #Google said in a statement that this cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (#AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent. The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a three-month, equity-free virtual program that provides African startups with mentorship, technical resources, and access to a global network of experts and investors. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries, and have collectively raised over $263 million and created more than 2,800 direct jobs. “We’re excited to support the next generation of African AI pioneers through the Google for Startups Accelerator, providing them with the resources and mentorship they need to build successful, impactful businesses,” said Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startups Ecosystem, Africa at Google.Africa’s tech ecosystem is a hotbed of innovation, and AI has the potential to be a transformative force across various sectors.” The Class 8 program will run from June to September 2024 and will include up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, personalised guidance from Google AI experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry leaders and in-depth training on AI/ML development, product strategy, and scaling. Other benefits are connections to potential investors, partners, and customers as well as supportive network of fellow founders facing similar challenges and opportunities. Applications are open from April 29 to May 20, 2024, and can be submitted online at g.co/AcceleratorAfrica. Eligible startups must be based in Africa or building Africa-centric solutions and should be utilizing AI/ML in a transformative way. #creativegeeks

A primary emphasis of the eighth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa will be on companies using #AI and ML to solve important problems and open up new business opportunities throughout the continent. #Google claimed that its three-month application period for a virtual program that offers equity-free support to #African businesses in exchange for technical resources, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network of investors and experts is intended to help the continent’s future generation of AI pioneers. https://lnkd.in/dHsCdq-Y

Since its inception, the primary aim of the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (India) program has been to foster an environment where innovative startups can thrive, scale their solutions, and create meaningful impacts. For each edition of the program, 20 brilliant startups are selected from over 1000 applicants. This year’s class features some very exciting AI-first startups that are leading innovation across diverse sectors. To name a few, this year’s cohort includes names such as Figr, 3DAILY, Kommunicate, LearnTube, MarianaAI.  This new batch will not only receive 1:1 mentorship from Google experts but also opportunities for networking with peers, mentors and industry experts along with access to Google’s AI tools, cloud credits and technical support to truly scale their businesses. Read more about these innovative startups here - http://goo.gle/3WrIeJz   #AcceleratedWithGoogle

Calling all AI Startups: thrilled to share that applications are now open for the inaugural and North American @GoogleforStartups Accelerator: AI First! Learn more and apply today → https://lnkd.in/gzYWEQbw #AcceleratedWithGoogle

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for #Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent. Startups are the lifeblood of innovation, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and solving some of society’s most pressing challenges. In Africa, digital transformation is accelerating rapidly and startups play a vital role in shaping the continent’s future. from fintech and agritech to healthcare and education. https://lnkd.in/dJVdJdY6

Calling all AI Startups: thrilled to announce that applications are OPEN for the inaugural North American Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First! Learn more and apply today → https://lnkd.in/gh6y5fnt #AcceleratedWithGoogle