π NCAIR β National Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Tagline: Driving Nigeriaβs Digital Economy through AI, Robotics, and 4IR Innovation π
π’ About Us
The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (NCAIR) is a special purpose vehicle of NITDA, operating under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are dedicated to research, development, and adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and other 4IR technologies.
We serve as a hub for innovation, capacity building, policy, and technology commercialisation, positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africaβs digital future.
π ncair.nitda.gov.ng
π― Mission
- Advance AI, Robotics & 4IR research in Nigeria
- Build skills and capacity across academia, startups, and industry
- Support entrepreneurship and technology transfer
- Promote responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI adoption
- Strengthen global partnerships for innovation
π‘ Focus Areas
- Research & Development
- Skills & Capacity Building
- Technology Transfer & Commercialisation
- Policy, Ethics & Governance
- International Collaboration
π Key Initiatives
- AI Fund (with Google): Grants to Nigerian AI startups
- AI Research Grants: Supporting researchers in agriculture, health, education & sustainability
- Model Fine-Tuning & Open AI Models: Scaling AI research and releasing open-source models
- Capacity Building: Training AI developers, engineers, and young innovators
π Core Values
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Inclusiveness
- Entrepreneurship
π Location & Contact
Address: Plot 790, Alimoh-Abu Street, Behind VIO Yard, Wuye District, Abuja, Nigeria Email: ncair@nitda.gov.ng Phone: +234 817 877 8499 / +234 817 877 8501
π Keywords
AI Β· Robotics Β· IoT Β· Machine Learning Β· Deep Learning Β· 4IR Β· Digital Economy Β· Nigeria Β· NITDA Β· Emerging Technologies