Research & innovation

Curiosity that leads
to useful breakthroughs.

We explore how AI can address real challenges, especially in emerging markets and African contexts. Our work connects investigation, experimentation and practical application.

Applied research

Explore. Prototype. Evaluate.

We investigate promising AI methods and applications, test ideas through prototypes and learn what it takes to make them useful in context. Research priorities evolve with the needs of our collaborators and communities.

  • Applied AI and machine learning experiments
  • AI for local languages and real-world contexts
  • Healthcare, education, agriculture and enterprise applications
  • Prototypes, technical reports and research collaborations
Areas of interest

Research grounded in real needs.

We are interested in responsible, context-aware AI and opportunities to work with people who understand the problems worth solving.

01 / CONTEXT

Local languages & access

Explore ways AI can better reflect local languages, knowledge and lived realities.

02 / APPLICATION

AI for essential sectors

Investigate opportunities across healthcare, education, agriculture and enterprise.

03 / PRACTICE

Prototypes & evaluation

Test ideas, surface limitations and learn what is needed for practical adoption.

Work with us

Have a question worth exploring?

We welcome conversations with researchers, institutions, public and private organisations, and funders interested in thoughtful applied AI work.

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Research outputs

From questions to evidence

As projects develop, this page can feature active work, reports, publications and opportunities to collaborate. Contact us to discuss current research interests and partnership proposals.