Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched its 2025 AI Summer Camp—an ambitious initiative designed to equip Ethiopian youth with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence.
This Summer Camp has also become a vital platform for empowering the country’s youth to compete globally and proudly represent Ethiopia in the rapidly advancing field of technology.
The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute stands as the sole institution leading the country’s efforts to position itself as a global force in artificial intelligence.
Through comprehensive efforts in research, innovation, and capacity building, the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute is playing a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s vision of becoming a global AI competitor—particularly by nurturing and empowering the next generation of talented young minds.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Worku Gachena, Director General the Institute, highlighted that the camp is designed to nurture talented young minds, foster innovation, and position Ethiopia among the world’s emerging AI hubs.
He emphasized the Institute’s ongoing efforts to develop human capital, acknowledging the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future.
First launched in 2022 with just 20 participants, the program has seen remarkable growth and this year, 300 students were selected from a pool of 3,000 applicants and will undergo intensive training in various AI domains.
Now in its fourth round, the summer camp curriculum includes foundational courses in AI, programming, the Internet of Things, robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning, and hands-on practical exercises.
The Institute reaffirmed its commitment to supporting both students and trainers, with the goal of building a generation of innovators who will drive Ethiopia’s AI ambitions forward.
The commencement event was attended by parents, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
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