In partnership with national innovation agencies, the six-week program offers equity-free funding, technical mentorship, business advisory support, and connections to leading innovation and policy networks across Africa. 

“Being one of only 10 companies selected from hundreds of innovative start-ups is not just an honour. It’s a strong validation of our mission to build impactful AI tools that create real-world change,” said Andre Strauss, CEO of CohesionX. “This isn’t just about building technology; it’s about creating solutions led by Africans, for African challenges and opportunities.”

_{Over the coming weeks, the CohesionX and VectorMind team will take part in an intensive accelerator designed to supercharge Gen-AI capabilities using Meta’s open-source Llama models.}

_{The program will culminate in a Demo Day, where participating companies will present their solutions to local and international experts, investors, and ecosystem partners.} 

_{CohesionX’s selection reflects its commitment to developing scalable, socially relevant AI solutions that address Africa’s most pressing needs, while strengthening local capacity for AI-driven innovation.}