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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Getnet is an Ethiopian computer scientist enthusiastic about making a breakthrough in the capability of AI systems to think, learn and create and use cutting-edge technology to help leapfrog Africa into the future.
He is the Founder of iCog Labs, a renowned AI and Robotics Research and Development Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As the Founder of iCog Labs, Getnet has been pivotal in fostering innovation and technological advancement in Ethiopia and beyond. His leadership and expertise positioned iCog Labs as a prominent player in the AI and robotics industry, not only in Ethiopia but also on a global scale.
Under Getnet’s visionary leadership, iCog Labs has emerged as a hub of innovation, research, and development. With a mission to harness the power of AI for social impact, iCog Labs has spearheaded numerous projects and initiatives, transforming various sectors and improving lives across the country.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its intention to invest up to $5 million in CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA), a platform dedicated to financing and owning renewable energy mini-grids throughout Africa.
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South African climate-tech company Plentify has partnered with Conlog, Africa’s leading smart metering provider, to deploy intelligent energy management systems to over 50 million households across the continent.
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COREangels MEA, in collaboration with PTS Investments Holdings and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST), has introduced a $10 million investment fund aimed at supporting early-stage technology startups across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
