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May 13, 2026
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Microsoft Research Launches LINGUA Africa Initiative Offering Up to $250,000 in Funding for Inclusive AI Language Projects Across Africa

Microsoft Research Launches LINGUA Africa Initiative Offering Up to $250,000 in Funding for Inclusive AI Language Projects Across Africa

Across Africa, the AI divide is increasingly becoming a language divide. While artificial intelligence continues to reshape access to information, education, healthcare, and public services globally, many African languages remain..

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Microsoft Research has launched the LINGUA Africa initiative, aiming to bridge the AI language divide by supporting projects that enhance the representation of African languages in artificial intelligence.

  • Up to $250,000 in funding is available for selected projects.
  • Key partners include the Gates Foundation, Google.org, and the Masakhane African Languages Hub.
  • The initiative seeks to develop AI tools and datasets for over 2,000 African languages, promoting digital inclusion.

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